In an era of global climate challenges, air pollution, and toxic chemicals in everyday products, why in the world do we take time to weed, to remove invasive plants from our farms, parks, and pathways?

Because the integrity of our natural habitat depends on it.  Because working in the fresh air is good for body, mind, and spirit.  Because shared physical labor builds community as well as muscles.  Because our multi-dimensional world needs multi-dimensional care.

Join us for an afternoon of fresh air, community building, and environmental restoration at one of the premier organic farming centers in the Bay Area:  Green Gulch Farm and Zen Center.  Treat yourself and your family to the contentment that comes from mindful labor.

SCHEDULE

• Lunch in the Dining Hall at 12:15 pm
• Gather at 1:00 pm by the stop sign near Dining Hall for orientation
• Embark to the creek and fields, to remove invasive exotics and care for new plantings
• Return to dining hall at 3:30 pm for tea
• Green Sangha conversation in the Peace Garden at 4:00
• Meditation at 5 pm in the Zendo
• Retire from Zendo at 5:45 . . .

Wear layers for changeable weather, a hat for sun protection, and sturdy shoes.  Bring your favorite garden gloves and tools if you like; extras are available there.