Regional Community Workday @ A Healing Sanctuary

Every year we invite our community to join us on the farm, meet our farm team, connect with the land, and learn more about our farming practices through hands-on activities for all experience levels. This year while the farm is under construction we are sharing the love and support with other farms in our local ecosystem. Our farmers at RSF will also be joining in the fun this year, traveling to the host farms for the workdays.

Our first Regional Community Workday is at A Healing Sanctuary, a farm stewarded by STEAM URBAN. STEAM URBAN is the educational nonprofit led by 2024 Pollinate Alumni Fallon Davis! Join us in Newark, NJ to help out at their amazing urban farm.

Meet our farm teams, connect with the land, and learn more about our farming practices through hands-on activities for all experience levels. Lunch provided!

Learn more about A Healing Sanctuary & STEAM URBAN

A Healing Sanctuary is a ¼-acre urban farm and community wellness space located in the North Ward of Newark, NJ. Operated by STEAM URBAN, this sacred land is more than a garden—it’s a transformative space rooted in healing, sustainability, food sovereignty, and collective care for Black and Brown communities.

Founded through the City of Newark's Adopt-A-Lot program, A Healing Sanctuary is home to 26 raised beds, and in 2023 alone, it produced over 500 pounds of fresh, nutrient-rich produce—distributed free of charge and through community-supported markets. But the Sanctuary is not just about growing food; it's about growing futures.

Lunch Menu:

We will have lunch by Chef Charlene of Elegant Boutique Kitchen. We will have some gluten-free and dairy-free options available. If you have any other specific requirements, please email programs@rocksteadyfarm.com

Access Notes:

• COVID-19 Safety: Please stay home if you feel sick, suspect you have been exposed to COVID-19 within the past week, are recovering from COVID-19 and/or live/share indoor space with someone who currently has COVID-19 in order to minimize spread. Masks are optional outdoors, but required in all indoor space. Please bring your own mask (ideally N95 masks, we will have a limited amount available). We will have hand washing stations and hand sanitizer available.

• WAIVER: Please fill out the RSF waiver and STEAM URBAN waiver BEFORE arriving to the farm. This will help us have a quick and easy sign in process.

• We will be starting promptly. Please come on time or plan to arrive a few minutes early.

• PARKING: We highly recommend you carpool to the farm. The entrance to the farm will be marked by a sign on the main road.

• TERRAIN: The land on the farm is mostly level and the paths are mulched with wood chips. It can be muddy depending on recent weather. We recommend sturdy shoes like work boots to make walking more comfortable. The farm is navigable for people using wheelchair or mobility aids. If you have questions about or need accommodations to support you on the terrain please reach out to programs@rocksteadyfarm.com

• WEATHER: Please check and dress for the weather. Depending on the day, this might mean a light jacket, boots, sun hat, sunscreen, etc. We recommend you wear comfortable clothes that can get dirty and closed-toed, waterproof shoes (no sandals or flip flops)

• TOILETS: Access to a bathroom is available at the farm. Handwashing stations are located onsite. All visitors and crew must wash hands before returning to participate.

• ANIMALS: For the safety of our farm team and other attendees, please leave your furry animal companions (pets) at home. However, we do welcome Emotional Support and Service Animals. Please email to let us know if you plan to bring a service animal with yous.

• What to bring:

  • Water bottle

  • Gardening/work gloves (we will have extras if you do not have these)

  • Comfortable clothes that can get dirty and closed-toed, waterproof shoes (no sandals or flip flops)

  • sweatshirt or jacket

  • Sunscreen + hat

  • Bug spray

  • Picnic blanket or sheet to sit/lay on the grass

  • Knee pads 

  • Snacks

For questions, please email programs@rocksteadyfarm.com