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? |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Sep 9 9:00 AM |
Kale | Cal Poly - SLO | No | |
| Total volunteers needed |
Number on roster |
Number on waiting list |
Crop sprayed? | |
| 5 | 5 | 0 | Yes | |
| This is a harvest of organic kale 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? |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Sep 9 9:00 AM |
Oranges | PISMO | No | |
| Total volunteers needed |
Number on roster |
Number on waiting list |
Crop sprayed? | |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | No | |
| This is an orange harvest from a private residence in Pismo Beach. Ladders will be necessary to reach most the fruit. 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, Sep 10 9:00 AM |
Assorted | SLO, near airport | Yes | |
| Total volunteers needed |
Number on roster |
Number on waiting list |
Crop sprayed? | |
| 10 | 3 | 0 | No | |
| This is a harvest of assorted produce at Firstfruits Farm in San Luis Obispo. Youngsters welcome! See our safety guidelines and age policy here. | ||||
| Getting there: You will see the harvest address after signing up. | ||||
| When | Crop or task | General location |
Youngsters welcome? |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, Sep 10 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? |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, Sep 11 9:00 AM |
Pears | LOS OSOS | No | |
| Total volunteers needed |
Number on roster |
Number on waiting list |
Crop sprayed? | |
| 8 | 8 | 1 | Yes | |
| This is a pear glean at a private property in Los Osos off of Los Osos Valley Road. Adult 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? |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, Sep 11 10:00 AM |
Lemons | ARROYO GRANDE | No | |
| Total volunteers needed |
Number on roster |
Number on waiting list |
Crop sprayed? | |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | No | |
| This is a glean of one lemon tree in Arroyo Grande. Ladders will be necessary to reach most the fruit. Ladder-friendly adults only, please! See our safety guidelines and age policy here. | ||||
| Getting there: You will see the harvest address after signing up. | ||||
| When | Crop or task | General location |
Youngsters welcome? |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Sep 12 9:00 AM |
Corn | SLO - ORCUTT RD | No | |
| Total volunteers needed |
Number on roster |
Number on waiting list |
Crop sprayed? | |
| 6 | 6 | 3 | No | |
| This is a glean of sweet corn at a commercial farm off Orcutt Road 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? |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, Sep 13 5:00 PM |
Assorted | SLO, near airport | Yes | |
| Total volunteers needed |
Number on roster |
Number on waiting list |
Crop sprayed? | |
| 10 | 6 | 0 | No | |
| This is a harvest of assorted produce at Firstfruits Farm in San Luis Obispo. Youngsters welcome! See our safety guidelines and age policy here. | ||||
| Getting there: You will see the harvest address after signing up. | ||||
3,170,880 pounds of fresh, local produce rescued from SLO County farms and backyards since 2010!
| Year | Pounds of food that would otherwise have gone to waste |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 177,798 |
| 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 | 3,170,880 |
