Local nonprofits partner for City Farm SLO Tour for at-risk children

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County are introducing a tour of City Farm SLO to volunteer mentors and their mentees.

The morning will kick off at 10 a.m. with planting seeds, transplanting seedlings, and then tasting the vegetables grown on the farm. The attendees —volunteer mentors (“Bigs”) and their mentees (“Littles”) and the Littles’ families — will have lunch after participating in the farm’s fun activities.

This event is sponsored by the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors.

Interim Executive Director, Caity McCardell, said, “This event is a unique opportunity for Bigs and Littles and their families in our programs to experience a city farm, learn about planting seeds, and see the different elements of our local agriculture. We look forward to getting out in the sunshine, digging in the dirt, and tasting some delicious produce.”

Event Details:

Saturday, April 6

10 a.m.

City Farm SLO, 1221 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo

About City Farm SLO

City Farm SLO is a nonprofit organization with a mission to empower the next generation to live healthier, more prosperous lives through sustainable agriculture and farm-based education. They work to promote health and environmental stewardship, especially for at-risk and under-served youth.

About Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County

Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating positive and enduring relationships between mentors and young people. Through the power of mentorship, they inspire and ignite the potential within each child, contributing to the development of strong, thriving communities.