Growing Veterans
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Call: (360) 445-2399
Email: staff@growingveterans.org
6458 Martin Pl, Lynden, WA 98264, USA
Servicing Washington
What makes the organization unique?
Mission is to end isolation through creating purpose & belonging. They strive to accomplish this by growing food, community, and each other.
Who can sign up to participate:
While they are a veterans service organization, they are not a veterans club. Anyone who wants to be out on the farm is welcome. They are Growing Veterans.
They want you to stop by one of the farms.
Whether you want to get your hands dirty, or just hang out in a welcoming space, Growing Veteran’s prides itself on keeping the door open to the community.
How Much Does It Cost?:
Free
What kind of activities are offered?
"Dirt Therapy"
This is where the magic happens! Dirt therapy is the action of using agriculture & time in nature to improve mental well being. This is the main program and most participants first taste of the peer support methodology they follow at Growing Veterans. All are welcome to the 2 farm locations:
The Lynden farm- Located just north of Bellingham. This farm operates year round, and is the hub most of our workshops are hosted from. The Lynden farm is conveniently located in close distance to 5 colleges & universities.
Whidbey Outpost- Situated on the historic Greenbank Farm campus this farm operates spring-fall. This location is located just south of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island & North of Naval Base Everett.
How Long Do The Activities Last?:
Varies.
no
Does the organization have a calender of events?:
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