Harvests and Other Events
If you are a first time gleaner, you must register to volunteer before signing up for an event.
Each adult must sign up separately to attend. To sign up for an event, click on the 'Sign up for this event' button. Once you sign up, you will receive a confirmation email with the exact address and detailed information about the event. If the roster is full, your name will be added to a waiting list and you will receive an email if anyone ahead of you cancels their spot.
Move the mouse over harvests on the calendar to see details and a sign up link below the calendar. Green harvests have roster openings left; yellow harvests have a waiting list.
No volunteer spots available? If you are registered to volunteer you will receive an email every Friday with a link to check out fresh opportunities!
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| When | Crop or task | General location |
Youngsters welcome? |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, Oct 21 9:00 AM |
Carrots | ARROYO GRANDE | No | |
| Total volunteers needed |
Number on roster |
Number on waiting list |
Crop sprayed? | |
| 10 | 10 | 0 | No | |
| This is a field harvest of carrots at a commercial farm in Arroyo Grande. Adults and Late-Teens only, please! See our safety guidelines and age policy here. Please note the 9am start time. | ||||
| Getting there: You will see the harvest address after signing up. | ||||
| When | Crop or task | General location |
Youngsters welcome? |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, Oct 21 10:00 AM |
Lemons | SLO | No | |
| Total volunteers needed |
Number on roster |
Number on waiting list |
Crop sprayed? | |
| 3 | 2 | 0 | No | |
| This is a harvest of lemons from a backyard in SLO. Ladders will be required to reach some of the fruit. Adults and late-teens only, please! See our safety guidelines and age policy here. Please note the 10am start time. | ||||
| Getting there: You will see the harvest address after signing up. | ||||
| When | Crop or task | General location |
Youngsters welcome? |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, Oct 22 9:00 AM |
Peppers | Cal Poly - SLO | No | |
| Total volunteers needed |
Number on roster |
Number on waiting list |
Crop sprayed? | |
| 10 | 10 | 1 | No | |
| This is a harvest of peppers from Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo. Adults and Late-Teens only, please! See our safety guidelines and age policy here. Please note the 9am start time. | ||||
| Getting there: You will see the harvest address after signing up. | ||||
| When | Crop or task | General location |
Youngsters welcome? |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Oct 23 9:00 AM |
Apples | SEE CANYON | No | |
| Total volunteers needed |
Number on roster |
Number on waiting list |
Crop sprayed? | |
| 8 | 8 | 4 | No | |
| This is an apple glean at an orchard in See Canyon. Adults only, please! See our safety guidelines and age policy here. Please note the 9am start time. | ||||
| Getting there: You will see the harvest address after signing up. | ||||
| When | Crop or task | General location |
Youngsters welcome? |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, Oct 24 5:00 PM |
Assorted | SLO, near airport | Yes | |
| Total volunteers needed |
Number on roster |
Number on waiting list |
Crop sprayed? | |
| 15 | 1 | 0 | No | |
| This is a harvest of assorted produce run by the folks at Firstfruits Farm SLO. Read below to learn more, and click the sign up button to be taken to their website to register!
Join a harvest of fresh, organically grown produce at Firstfruits Farm SLO. All of the fruits and vegetables cultivated here are grown to be freely shared with folks in SLO County that have limited access to nutritious, high-quality produce. This is a family friendly opportunity! |
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| Getting there: You will see the harvest address after signing up. | ||||
| Year | Pounds of food that would otherwise have gone to waste |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 198,545 |
| 2024 | 298,943 |
| 2023 | 282,950 |
| 2022 | 307,191 |
| 2021 | 315,335 |
| 2020 | 312,947 |
| 2019 | 229,095 |
| 2018 | 231,377 |
| 2017 | 279,830 |
| 2016 | 243,312 |
| 2015 | 209,093 |
| 2014 | 205,176 |
| 2013 | 217,623 |
| 2012 | 99,165 |
| 2011 | 37,988 |
| 2010 | 22,000 |
| Total | 3,490,570 |
