Volunteer Spotlight. Karissa Perez
How did you find FL59?
I had FL59 on my radar for some time after seeing their market bouquets and produce being delivered to the community through Maritime Bicycle Courier, a local delivery service.
What made you curious enough to come and check out the farm?
At that time I was actively seeking local and organic flower/produce farms so that I can offer my hands and labor to the land and have an opportunity to learn each key ingredient to becoming a successful farmer.
Did you have much experience before you started volunteering?
My background in floristry further expanded my interests in farming and the importance of supporting our local growers dedicated to organic methods. I have also been volunteering at various organic farms through the world wide opportunities on organic farms (wwoof) organization.
What brings you back every week?
Watching the day to day transformation of life on the farm guided by the hard work of the community is its own form of art and love that is very rewarding to experience and contribute to. Every week brings new challenges and insights that have gifted me personal growth of many forms.
Why is community important to you?
Every aspect of life is connected and our community is fundamental to creating the world we live in. I feel that a healthy and wholesome community is able to sustain itself and all its members. Providing our time, energy and labor to the collective needs of the community is vital so that we may all thrive together.
Tell us a little about you - age, education, hometown.
I live in Pico Rivera, an area surrounded by natural reserves, riverbeds, lakes, canyons and woodlands. It is home to a diversity of wildlife and is the place that harbored my love and connection to the natural world and guided me in my life’s work of tending to and restoring our lands. I have studied and obtained a bachelor's degree in environmental science.
What else would you like to share as a FL59 volunteer?
As a FL59 volunteer , I have observed how vital the support of the community is to the success of the farm and hope that you will have an opportunity to volunteer, donate and/or experience the beauty and importance of having a local organic farm in Long Beach.
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