\n \n These haze lnuts bring ecological benefits while preserving a gricultural value on the land. Naturally found in wetlands and along streams\, they're a key crop in the Horn Farm's multifunctional ripari an buffer\, where they help stablize soil\, ab sorb excess water\, and provide habitat for benefi cial insects and birds. While smaller than the wid ely-grown European hazelnut (Corylus avellana- -the nut behind Nutella)\, American hazelnuts are blight-resistant and better adapted to our re gion's frigid winters. The Horn Farm is currently collaborating with the Keystone Tree Crops Cooperative to explore A merican hazelnut's potential as a value-added nut product\, like cooking oil and gluten-free flour.
\n \nOn Saturday\, October 10th fr om 10am to 12pm\, we're seeking volunteer s to help us harvest American hazelnuts. Dependin g on the number of volunteers and progress from pr evious workdays\, tasks may include:
\n \nTo join us for more volunteer workdays\, visit hornfarmcenter.org/volunteer/< /p>\n \n
PICTURED: American hazelnut cracking demo at a community event. Individual American ha zelnuts are smaller than they're European cousins\ , but their taste is essentially the same. Fresh n uts cannot be eaten directly from the tree\; they need to be cracked to remove the hard outer shell and retrieve the tender\, edible nutmeat inside. < /small>
\n \nPlease wear sturdy\, closed-toe shoes\, dr ess for the weather\, and bring your own water bot tle (refills will be available). We have gloves on hand for those who want them. All tools will be p rovided.
\n \nThis workday will require minor physical labor including stooping\, carrying five-gallon bu ckets\, and using manual hand pruners in potential ly rainy\, hot\, or cold conditions. Be prepared f or walking on uneven\, possibly muddy terrain.
\n \nPlease read our Voluntee r Waiver and Release Form before your arrival. You will be prompted to acknowledge receipt of th is form when you register for the workday. You can reach us at education@hornfarmcenter.org with any questions or concerns.
\n \nDESCRIPTION:\n \n \n \n \n The Horn Farm has planted hundreds of American hazelnuts (Corylus americana) to demon strate agroforestry for our community. \n \n \n Th ese hazelnuts bring ecological benefits while pres erving agricultural value on the land. Naturally f ound in wetlands and along streams\, they're a key crop in the Horn Farm's multifunctional riparian buffer (https://hornfarmcenter.org/for-the-whole-s tream-1/)\, where they help stablize soil\, absorb excess water\, and provide habitat for beneficial insects and birds. While smaller than the widely- grown European hazelnut (Corylus avellana--the nut behind Nutella)\, American hazelnuts are blight-r esistant and better adapted to our region's frigid winters. The Horn Farm is currently collaborating with the Keystone Tree Crops Cooperative (https:/ /ktcc.coop/) to explore American hazelnut's potent ial as a value-added nut product\, like cooking oi l and gluten-free flour. \n \n \n \n On Saturday\, October 10th from 10am to 12pm\, we're seeking vo lunteers to help us harvest American hazelnuts. D epending on the number of volunteers and progress from previous workdays\, tasks may include:\n \n \ n \n \n Gathering ripe hazelnut clusters in bucke ts.\n Separating nuts from dried outer husks. \n Removing encroaching plants to add space to the g rowing beds. \n \n \n Join us to learn about agrof orestry\, land restoration\, and the local watersh ed while helping us ensure a thriving educational ecosystem at the Horn Farm. \n \n \n \n To join us for more volunteer workdays\, visit hornfarmcente r.org/volunteer/ (https://hornfarmcenter.org/volun teer/)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PICTURED: American h azelnut cracking demo at a community event. Indivi dual American hazelnuts are smaller than they're E uropean cousins\, but their taste is essentially t he same. Fresh nuts cannot be eaten directly from the tree\; they need to be cracked to remove the h ard outer shell and retrieve the tender\, edible n utmeat inside. \n \n \n \n \n What to bring:\n \n \n Please wear sturdy\, closed-toe shoes\, dress f or the weather\, and bring your own water bottle ( refills will be available). We have gloves on hand for those who want them. All tools will be provid ed.\n \n \n \n Physical Activity Note:\n \n \n Thi s workday will require minor physical labor includ ing stooping\, carrying five-gallon buckets\, and using manual hand pruners in potentially rainy\, h ot\, or cold conditions. Be prepared for walking o n uneven\, possibly muddy terrain.\n \n \n \n All Volunteers:\n \n \n Please read our Volunteer Waiv er and Release Form (https://hornfarmcenter.org/wp -content/plugins/files/civicrm/persist/contribute/ files/Volunter%20Waiver%20_%20Release%20Form%20202 2.pdf) before your arrival. You will be prompted t o acknowledge receipt of this form when you regist er for the workday. You can reach us at education@ hornfarmcenter.org (mailto:education@hornfarmcente r.org) with any questions or concerns.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PICTURED: Unripe American hazelnuts (C orylus americana) in July.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T100000 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T120000 LOCATION:4945 Horn Road\n York\, PA 17406\n United States\n URL:https://hornfarmcenter.org/civimessages/event/info/?reset=1&id=1401 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR