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Service Project

Operation Nourish: Veteran's Day at Mykawa Farm

November 13, 2021

09:00 AM - 01:00 PM CST

Houston Platoon

Event overview


Join us on Veteran's Day as we continue to serve in our community. We will be working at Mykawa Farm, a part of Houston ISD, helping to build ADA compliant flower beds, laying crushed stone to make the grounds more wheelchair accessible, and more!

Water, lunch, and snacks will be provided.

About Mykawa Farm:

The Get Growing Houston: Old Mykawa STEAAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, Arts, and Mathematics) Farm is located at the historic Old Mykawa School (6401 Almeda Genoa Road, Houston, TX 77048). The STEAAM Farm provides teachers the space and opportunity to provide hands on learning experiences for students to gain a better understanding of concepts related to ecosystems, food systems and the impact of technology and climate on the production of food. Technology will be utilized throughout the farm using sensors capture data to make better decisions for the long-term success of the farm. The farm supports the overall program of integrating food and agriculture into STEAAM learning.

The Get Growing Houston Program of HISD Nutrition Services inspires students to have more than a consumer relationship with food through the development of critical thinking and experiential learning. Students are taught how food is produced and distributed, as well as the impact of food agriculture on personal, family, and community health.

Type

Service Project

What To Wear

TMC blues, Clothes that can get dirty

Accessibility

Uneven terrain;Handicap Parking available

What to Bring

Every volunteer will receive a TMC T-shirt at registration. Wear comfortable shoes, clothes that can get dirty

Inclement Weather

Rain or shine. Project will be canceled in the event of thunderstorms.

Who's Invited

Groups
Kids (under 13)
Teens
Adults (21+)
Seniors (55+)
Adults (18+)

Event Contact

When and where

Date

November 13, 2021

Time

09:00 AM - 01:00 PM (CST)

Location

Mykawa Farm

6401 Almeda Genoa Road
Houston, TX

Parking Information

Free parking on-site

Who We Are

The Mission Continues is a national non-profit that empowers veterans to continue serving in our nation’s under-resourced communities, giving veterans the opportunity to keep serving even after the uniform comes off, right here at home. Our programs deploy veterans and volunteers to work alongside nonprofit partners and community leaders to improve educational resources, tackle food insecurity, foster neighborhood identity, and more.  

Who should volunteer?

Our service projects are for all veterans with a desire to continue their service and for all non-veterans that want to be part of a nationwide movement to transform communities. Please note, age and accessibility accommodations can be made at any project. There is room for everyone to make an impact. 

How to volunteer 

Click “Attend” to fill in simple volunteer information. You will get an email confirmation and updates about this event through your choice of email and text messages. 

What is a Service Platoon? 

Service Platoons are your opportunity to engage and connect with veterans and community members while generating community impact in a real and tangible way. Led by veteran volunteer platoon leaders, each platoon works with dedicated community partners and volunteers to provide the manpower and support that they need to help them do their work more effectively. 

We currently have service platoons in more than 40+ cities across the country that are having events at least once a month. Everyone is invited to serve, regardless of veteran status: a service platoon is for you if you have a passion for service. 

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