Stanmer Organics was formed in 1997 as a co-operative consortium and is based at the top of Stanmer Park on 17 acres of land which is 100% Organic, and Soil Association certified. Its primary function is to support projects that promote health, well-being, education and greener more sustainable lifestyles.
We currently have 18 projects on site, of which over half are Horticultural based. We also house Eco builders, Green Wood Workers, an Ecotherapy project and Arts and Crafts based projects.
We provide a range of educational and training opportunities to anyone interested and welcome all those who are interested in environmental sustainability (please see our volunteering section for further info).
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Volunteering
Hearts and Flowers
We grow organic flowers and other plants for floral decoration. We welcome volunteers with practical skills as well as those with an interest in organic growing. We offer weekly volunteering during the summer and occasional days during the winter, please see our website news for details.
Fork And Dig It
Welcomes people of all ages and abilities. We practice and teach sustainable agriculture with a sensitive approach towards land management, biodiversity and the environment. Our approach is informed by both traditional organic farming techniques, permaculture and the no-dig method. Volunteering can involve land preparation, sowing, planting, harvesting, composting etc. All work is supervised. Bring enthusiasm, sensible clothes, some lunch to share and enjoy a healthy active day with us learning how to grow food.
Our Volunteer days: Fridays all year round from 10-3:00pm
For more information or to get in touch go to www.forkanddigit.co.uk.
Petal Project
Our fabulous craft site! Come and see us for yourself. Our volunteer days are every other Friday from 10am-2pm and every third Sunday from 11am until 4pm.
For more information contact petalprojectbrighton@gmail.com @petalprojectbrighton
Physic Garden
We grow medicinal herbs used  to make therapeutic teas, tinctures, balms etc We also deliver workshops in herbal medicine and naturopathic practises to adults and children. It is a hands on, work-in-progress project and we would love to have you on board. Come and join us on one of our regular volunteer days:
Every Friday 10.00-3.30 (regular team – we are now recruiting for 2025)
Drop in: Second Saturday of the month
Brighton Permaculture Trust
Our charitable company runs 40 courses and events a year, many at Earthship Brighton, aimed at educating people to live more sustainable lifestyles.
www.brightonpermaculture.org.uk/volunteer
Stanmer Stone Works
Open to students of sculpture, various opportunities arise through out the year enabling students to create their own works in exchange for assistance with ongoing projects, including bronze casting, plaster and clay work, as well as stone work.
Please contact mark@stanmerstoneworks.co.uk
www.stanmerstoneworks.co.uk
Woodcraft Workshops
Opportunities for learning about all types of wood craft are available. If you would like to volunteer to help with land and workshop based activities at Woodcraft Workshops please contact: chris@woodcraftworkshops.co.uk or use the contact page at www.woodcraftworkshops.co.uk
Special Branch Tree Nursery
Volunteers welcome every Friday, 10-4pm, to learn all aspects of tree nursery practice.
No experience necessary, but a passion for nature and the outdoors helps.
Future Roots
Focusing on woodland ecology, wood crafts, skills and arts. Volunteer days are regularly on a Saturday yet we also have workshops running throughout the year so always best to check with our programme, if there is no workshop we are open to volunteers. Should you wish to join us with the woodland management please contact us on futurerootsfruit@gmail.com and check dates with our current programme on our Stanmer Organics website http://www.stanmerorganics.com/future-roots
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