Earthwise Society

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			There are many ways you can support Earthwise Society. Donate your time, muscle power, materials for the farm and garden, sponsor a project, or donate money. Your donations are critical to our success. As an independent non-profit organization, our operations are entirely dependent on donations and project-based grants. We currently receive no operational funding (public or private), and welcome creative short and long-term contributions.



			Donate on-line Material Donations: We accept donations of tools and materials for the ongoing operation of the farm and garden. Please contact us if you can donate any of the following 'wishlist' items: Power Tools - drill, circular or table saw, extension cords, jigsaw, nail gun, welding supplies, wood chipper, roto-tiller, compost shredder Hand Tools: shovels, spades, hoes, rakes, pickax, wheelbarrows, knives (veggie harvest), paint brushes in good condition, sharpening file, staple gun, compost screens, etc. Materials - screws, nails, corrugated roofing (clear or galvanized) for chicken coops & roof repairs, dimensional lumber 4' long or more, plywood 1/3 sheet or more, shelving (especially 'deep' shelves), chicken wire, snow fencing, wooden, rebar, or angle-iron stakes, hose repair and junction supplies, heavy-duty hydraulic door closer. Supplies - Rubbermaid-style Bins (for produce harvest), office supplies (legal and letter size folders, poster paper, cardboard and plastic file-boxes), Display / Decoration - crates, wooden boxes, baskets, tins, and display shelving with "rustic, country flavour" for our volunteer-run farm store (Farm store Proceeds go toward Earthwise Education programs for children and youth) Financial Donations: Informal: currently, we accept donations of cash, or cheque to "earthwise society" at our Field Office location at the boundary bay earthwise farm and garden, 6400 3rd ave, delta, bc v4l 1b1. Tax receipts are issued by request for amounts greater than $20. for Smaller donations outside business hours, look for the donation box in the five senses garden (emptied daily). This year we will be introducing an online payment system for both regular and one-time donations. Sponsorship: We welcome sponsorship of Events and Education Programs. -annual events like the Grow Local community fair and the 100 mile Banquet; -education programs like children's eco-tours and community pesticide-free workshops; -semi-annual events like Music in the Garden and the Haunted Halloween garden. Contact us if you would like to discuss these or other sponsorship opportunities Donations of Time: Volunteer: Join our volunteer program to help with garden or nursery maintenance, farm harvests and farm store, special events, outreach, farmer's markets. Teach: tour children around the farm and garden while talking about curriculum-linked topics. Training provided, criminal record check required. french speakers welcome. Lend your Talent: We can use folks with construction, artistry, plumbing, mechanical skills and more - just ask! Help Lead a Workshop: do you have a unique hobby you can share? ex: beekeeper, apple grower, bird watcher, bat and butterfly-house builder, nature photographer, chicken-tractor constructor, cold frame architect. Contact us to explore ideas for public workshops. Organize: at our office and in the garden and farm, we always need help with organizational tasks like: making plant tags, cutting business cards, filing, phoning members and volunteers, organizing the resource library, folding brochures, posting posters, etc.


	6400 3rd Avenue, Delta, BC V4L 1B1 ph: 604.946.9828 email: info@earthwisesociety.bc.ca