Join an acker workday at Solawi Kümper Heide
The Solawi team publishes themed field days through 2026: planting, flower strips, summer veg, potato harvest, storage crops, and a tidy-up in November. Guests can try the work before they take a share.
What you can do in Dortmund
- Pick a date on the Kümper Heide page and register in advance
- Bring sturdy shoes. Tasks range from sowing to harvest
- Stay for the open garden gate Sunday if you want a slower first visit
How to join
Each meet-up has a theme. The organiser asks you to sign up because plans change with rain and crop timing.
When & where
Recurring field days. Check the project page for the next Saturday or Sunday slot. Kümper Heide 21, 44329 Dortmund. Recurring: check the organiser website for dates.
Why it matters in Dortmund
Shared hours on the field turn a vegetable box into a neighbourhood farm you can actually walk.
Good to know
- Must I register? Yes. Sign up in advance because plans change with rain and crop timing.
- What will I do? Tasks range from sowing to harvest; wear sturdy shoes.
Source & repost
Shared here so you can get inspired or find action already happening near you. Solarpunker does not own or organise it.
Source: Solawi Kümper Heide. Organiser: Solawi Dortmund e.V.
Photo: Nicola, Garten am Mer 2026 01 (CC BY 4.0).
Details checked: 2026-09-19.
