Sign up here! This series, facilitated by writer and gardener Jennifer Jacobson, meets on Sundays, from 2-4 pm at the Northampton Friends Meetinghouse. Sliding scale $5 – 20 per session, no one turned away for lack of funds. Dates: Sunday, March 17, 2-4pm Sunday, March 24, 2-4pm Sunday, April 7, 2-4pm Sunday, April 14, 2-4pm Sunday, April 21, […]
Seeds of Solidarity's workshop season begins with Grow Great Gardens: Q and A on April 27th, 10:30-11.30. The Q & A will be followed by optional self-guided tour of our site. Free, all welcome! No pre-registration. It’s also our farmstand grand opening day! Click here for event information!
April 28 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Join climate scientist and community gardener Laura Hilberg of EcoAdapt to explore the realities of climate change in western Massachusetts and the impact on farmers and gardeners in our local landscape. Climate change is already affecting our community in the form of frequent, severe flooding, heat waves, and unseasonably […]
An experiential learning packed afternoon suitable to farmers or enthusiastic gardeners seeking to learn and use no-till methods that use simple tools, build healthy soil, reduce labor and cost inputs, and promote climate resilience. A perfect time of year to learn and introduce several techniques that build healthy soil. Led by Seeds of Solidarity farmer, […]
Making Food Fun comes to the Hilltowns! CISA and the Old Creamery Co-op team up to celebrate spring.
This workshop will offer reflections on the principles and philosophy of permaculture from Claudia Murray, a graduating senior in the Sustainable Food and Farming program at UMass. We will look at the relationship between farming and European colonization, and learn how permaculture offers a shift in perspective to address these crises. We hope to think […]
A day of practices to destress and stay centered amid uncertainty. In this restorative, uplifting day in community with others, you will experience and gain techniques for: reiki/energy healing, forest meditation, yoga and teas for nervous system health, grounding and nourishing recipes. Facilitators are Nalini Goodial, Ricky Baruc, and Deb Habib. Fee includes all sessions, […]
What is soil? What defines the quality of soil? How do you determine the quality of your soil? How do you try to preserve and improve your soil? During the visit to Caretaker Farm we will discuss the importance of soil health for the sustainability of your farm. We will also tour the land and […]