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Sydney City Farm Volunteer Working Bees

T126: Week 09 Feeling burnt out from studying and spending too much time indoors? This volunteering opportunity helps Sydney students recharge, build practical skills, and connect with a like-minded community.…

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T126: Week 09

Feeling burnt out from studying and spending too much time indoors?

This volunteering opportunity helps Sydney students recharge, build practical skills, and connect with a like-minded community.

Urban farming initiatives are becoming increasingly important in cities like Sydney, where sustainability and community engagement are growing priorities. Sydney City Farm offers hands-on sessions focused on urban agriculture, sustainable living, and community collaboration. These working bees allow participants to actively contribute to maintaining green spaces while learning practical skills that support environmental awareness and healthier lifestyles.

Located within Sydney Park near St Peters Station, the farm is easily accessible from the CBD and inner-west suburbs. The open green space offers a refreshing break from campus life, making it a convenient and relaxing destination for students.

What to expect

  • Hands-on gardening. Learn practical skills like planting, composting, and maintaining crops.
  • Community engagement. Meet new people and build connections outside university settings.
  • Outdoor wellbeing. Enjoy fresh air and reduce stress away from screens and study pressure.
  • Sustainability focus. Gain insight into eco-friendly practices and urban farming systems.

Spots are limited per session, so early booking via the official link is recommended.

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Acknowledgement of Country

KOI Student Society acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, Traditional Custodians of the land where our Sydney community learns, works and connects, and the Awabakal and Worimi peoples, Traditional Custodians of the lands of our Newcastle community. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and recognise their continuing connection to Country.

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