Refresh Appalachia's Mingo County Farm - Youth Volunteers from Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Charleston, WV

On Saturday, June 11th, over a dozen youth and adults from the UU Congregation of Charleston traveled to Refresh Appalachia's growing farm in Mingo County - volunteers got their hands dirty (or rather, full of paint!), helping out with various farm chores like painting a hen house, feeding goats, and helping the pigs take a bath.

 

Refresh Appalachia's farm is on a reclaimed strip mine site, which presents unique challenges and opportunities for supporting former miners and generations beyond coal.

 

Thanks to Ben Gilmer and Wilbur for the great hands-on learning experience!

 

Learn more about Refresh Appalachia's work here, www.refreshappalachia.com/

 

Learn more about the UU Congregation here, www.uucharlestonwv.org/

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