We would be lost without all the of individuals, families, scout troops, schools, businesses and community organizations that so generously share their talents and literally thousands of hours of with us! We welcome volunteers of all ages, skills and interests. Some volunteers come once a year, for one specific day, others are regulars. We want volunteers to find a way to help that is connected to their interests, rewarding and fun!
We have committees that are focused on different areas of our work that support our mission and strategic goals. Meetings are set by the committee chair and are held either at the farmhouse or in conjunction with a workday. Whether it is leading a group of children on an adventure, working on the trails, cutting and clearing deadwood, organizing details of our annual fundraiser or planting and harvesting fresh produce… every volunteer helps us build the story of Valley View.
The land is why Valley View exists and is the #1 priority. For decades before Valley View was formed, this land was a patchwork of farm fields and crops. As the lifestyles of the families that lived here shifted, the farm fields were abandoned. Without the attention needed, invasive plants took over much of the property.
People have grown and gathered their food from the Valley View land for thousands of years. Our gardens and agricultural projects are a celebration of that history and another aspect of stewardship. We have a well-established community garden, a Grow to Give garden with a variety of fruits, vegetables and herbs as well as an acre of hops.