Volunteer Day
Blackwood Educational Land InstituteEach week we are fortunate to have so many friendly, dedicated volunteers join us to do regenerative farming work alongside our grower and staff. We invite everyone to join us to experience the farming life for just a few hours and get our hands dirty while learning a little bit more about organic farming along…
Back to Basics: Outdoor & Weather-Related Risks Workshop
Blackwood Educational Land InstituteBased on feedback from past students and their parents, Blackwood Educational Land Institute is proud to announce a modified version of our “Back to the Basics” program for teens and adults as a series of skills-based workshops taking place this Spring. Each workshop is from 10 AM to 3 PM with a noon break for…
2021 Wilderness Advanced First Aid Certification Course
Blackwood Educational Land InstituteWAFA is a comprehensive training course that teaches students how to handle medical emergencies when they are in remote areas and miles from help, or when contacting emergency services is not possible (such as natural disaster). Students leave prepared for situations that involve severe environments, prolonged patient care, and improvised equipment. All Blackwood staff are…
Back to Basics: Food from Soil to Seed to Plate
Blackwood Educational Land InstituteBased on feedback from past students and their parents, Blackwood Educational Land Institute is proud to announce a modified version of our “Back to the Basics” program for teens and adults as a series of skills-based workshops taking place this Spring. Each workshop is from 10 AM to 3 PM with a noon break for…
Back to Basics: Principles of Living on the Land
Blackwood Educational Land InstituteThe third and final week (March 27th) of our Spring Back to Basics Workshop series will focus on principles of living on the land. Our goal is to introduce you to basic skills that will help you stay comfortable and safe in the great outdoors, and begin to establish a personal relationship with nature. Guided…
Volunteer Wednesday
Blackwood Educational Land InstituteWe would not be Blackwood without our incredibly passionate volunteers. Volunteers gravitate to Blackwood Land for a variety of reasons. Some use it as a regenerative activity, others for the scenery on the farm and others love being a part of a resilient food system. The easiest way to get involved and experience Blackwood is…
Private Volunteer Day
Blackwood Educational Land Institute
Volunteer Wednesday
Blackwood Educational Land InstituteWe would not be Blackwood without our incredibly passionate volunteers. Volunteers gravitate to Blackwood Land for a variety of reasons. Some use it as a regenerative activity, others for the scenery on the farm and others love being a part of a resilient food system. The easiest way to get involved and experience Blackwood is…