Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2014 20:14:34 -0400
From: Karen Fisher
Subject: Farm at Penny Lane Work Day July 12, 9-12 Noon
Farm at Penny Lane Summer Workday – July 12, Saturday
Volunteers are welcome
Six miles from the UNC Chapel Hill campus , nestled in Northern Chatham County, The Farm at Penny Lane (FPL), part of the UNC Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health sits on a 40- acre property in Pittsboro, N.C. The property is being developed as a respite with therapy programs and activities for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Activities in the farm include walking trails, art, music studio, gardening, bee culture, dog training, raising chickens,* *a green house, aquaponics and shitake mushroom production. Food from the garden is distributed to the community.*
When:** July 12, 2014*
Time:** 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM*
What to bring:** Shovels, hoes, mattocks, gloves *
Who can volunteer**?** Everyone is welcome. (Kids must be supervised by a parent or guardian.)*
Attire:** Dress appropriately. It will be hot. (We will be working rain or shine as long as no thunderstorms are reported in the area).*
RSVP @ **https://www.facebook.com/
We will provide refreshments, water and some tools.
The mission of the UNC Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health is to promote the sustained recovery of persons with mental illness in North Carolina through evidence-based and cost-effective treatment, training, research and community education.*
Our Vision: **By offering an array of programs that focus on maximizing social, cognitive, physical, and psychological functioning, as well as enhancing the general health and wellness of individuals, The Farm at Penny Lane aims to enhance the quality of life for individuals with serious mental illness