It’s not too early to be thinking about autumn and scarecrows, at least not in Meaford.

The annual Meaford Scarecrow Invasion and Family Festival crew starts gearing up before the snow has melted, and they’re calling for volunteers. Coming very soon are a series of Scarecrow Building Workshops at the Harbour Pavilion. There’s more art to it than you might think. Learn how to stuff, clothe and give character to your favorite scarecrow.

And check out this video on volunteering to get an idea of what goes into the Festival, and how you can get involved.

To sign up, visit the festival’s volunteer page.