Apple Harvesting at Colonial Farms

Description

Join the team for a hands-on morning in the orchard at Colonial Farms! Volunteers will help harvest apples and support our Farm staff as we gather this season’s crop.

This is a great opportunity for families, friends, and individuals who enjoy spending time outdoors and getting their hands dirty while helping care for and harvest from the Gardens’ orchard.

Volunteer Details

  • Dates: Friday, September 4 & Saturday, September 5
  • Time: 9 a.m.–Noon
  • Location: Colonial Farms

What to Bring

Volunteers should bring:

  • Water bottle
  • Sunscreen
  • Sun hat
  • Closed-toe shoes - REQUIRED

Where to Meet

Please meet the staff in the Playground Parking Lot to begin your shift. The Playground Parking Lot is located on the south side of Wyatt Road, directly across from the main entrance to Colonial Farms.

Jacob, Nicolas, or Cassie will meet you there, provide instructions, and escort the group onto the farm.

Staff Contact:
Jessica Tinder
jtinder@powellgardens.org
818-297-2987

Come enjoy a beautiful morning in the orchard and help us bring in the apple harvest! 

Details

Team Size Team Size: 2 - 30 members per team
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Inclement Weather Plan: If inclement weather is expected and the volunteer shift needs to be canceled or postponed, a Powell Gardens staff member will contact registered volunteers by phone as soon as a decision has been made.

Location

Location Dot Shift 27610 E Wyatt Rd
Blue Springs, MO  64014

Shifts

Begins Registration Closes Duration Open Spots Respond
Fri Sep 4, 2026 @ 9:00am
to 12:00pm
Thu Sep 3, 2026 @ 12:00am 3.00 hours 30 of 30
Sat Sep 5, 2026 @ 9:00am
to 12:00pm
Fri Sep 4, 2026 @ 12:00am 3.00 hours 29 of 30