The Button Farm seeks volunteers for a variety of activities for Earth Month. On pre-scheduled Volunteer Days tasks are assigned day-of and upon your arrival. Activities are good for individuals, families, and small groups. Volunteer opportunities will be weather permitting. Volunteers will receive a notice of upcoming volunteer days via email.
Sample activities:
- Trail hike with brush clearing and litter clean-up
- Creating a habitat for wildlife (brush clearing, building berms, etc.)
- Slave cemetery clean-up/restoration
- Bluebird box cleaning
- Garden cleaning
- Animal pen cleaning
- Park clearing and cleaning
- And much much more!
Due to health concerns surrounding COVID-19 we are currently restricting the size and number of volunteers based on guidelines set forth in the State of Maryland’s COVID-19 Plan. While social distancing and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) measures will be in place for all activities, most tasks will be performed outdoors on our 40-acre farm and allow for fresh air, exercise and separation from other volunteers on site. If you are an individual or a group, please contact us for further details.
The Button Farm Living History Center is set on 40-pristine acres inside Seneca Creek State Park, and is Maryland's only living history center depicting 19th century slave plantation life and the inspirational story of the Underground Railroad. Our site features a Civil War-era Barn, Historic Outbuildings, Livestock Pens, Museum Garden, and Slave Cemetery.
Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.
