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Basket-weaving With Materials From the Land at Wildside Gardens
Come join in at Wildside Gardens a well-established off-grid homestead and permaculture site in Conway, MA. Presented by Mary Lauren Fraser Mary, now in her twenties, grew up in the Valley, and was home schooled. An expert weaver of strong, handsome baskets from willow, Mary will offer hands-on instruction on basket-weaving for all levels: materials, design and on to the finished work of art. Workshop will be free of charge for Conway residents, with a small fee for others. Workshop…
Find out more »Farm-to-Table Dinner at Szawlowski Farm/Honey Pot Farm
Join The Food Bank for a unique open-air dining experience by the banks of the Connecticut River as you gather around a shared table with culinary experts, local farmers and other Food Bank supporters. Event Web Site: https://www.foodbankwma.org/events/farmtotable/ This family style, multi-course dinner will be prepared by Wheelhouse Farm Truck & Catering, featuring the day’s harvest from Honey Pot Farm, Swazlowski Farm, and other local growers. Enjoy an intimate evening of exceptional food with discussions highlighting volunteer opportunities available to…
Find out more »Beneficial Bugs Workshop at Nasami Farm
Tour the greenhouses at Nasami Farm to see how common pests are successfully managed with biological controls—intentionally released insects, mites, nematodes, and micro-organisms—instead of pesticides. Scout for some of these beneficial bugs and their prey. Learn about the grisly fate of an aphid that encounters a predatory wasp. Bring a hand lens and sun protection.
Find out more »American Community Gardening Association 38th Annual Conference
At Capitol Community College, downtown Hartford, CT, July 27-30, 2017. The conference was last in New England 10 years ago!! This year: Longer workshops on Thursday afternoon Network Reception at the elegant Society Room Thursday evening Mark Winne, national Food Policy Council consultant, founder Hartford and Connecticut Food Policy Councils Workshops covering cutting edge horticulture practices to community gardening start-up and sustainability to school/youth gardening curricula to innovative health and workplace programs, and MORE Friday evening films at City Steam…
Find out more »Herbalism in the Pioneer Valley: Speaker TBA
This unique series offers a window into herbalism from some of the foremost practitioners, teachers, growers, and product makers in our area – join us for this very special opportunity! Are you interested in herbalism? Did you know that the greater Pioneer Valley region is one of the nation’s richest resources for quality herbal health care, education, services and products? Come sit for an hour in the newly finished stone amphitheater and stunning medicinal garden outside Hungry Ghost Bread, surrounded…
Find out more »River Valley Ice Cream Ride
Ice Cream Ride Registration is open! Register Here The River Valley Ice Cream Ride blends the best of summertime fun - bikes, gorgeous roads and ice cream. And, it supports Pioneer Valley organizations working to strengthen our communities, build our agricultural economy and enhance biking in the beautiful Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts! Whether you're a daily cyclist or only get your bike out a few times a year, this ride has options for you. It's a great event to share with the…
Find out more »Seymour and Wheelhouse Present: Sunday Farm Dinner with Just Roots
Just Roots is so excited to be teaming up with our friends from the Wheelhouse food truck to present a Just Roots Sunday farm dinner! Wheelhouse is using all fresh local ingredients from Just Roots to design a beautiful menu that diners can choose from a la carte, or as a full coursed meal! And on the beverage side, we'll be teaming up with the folks from Artifact Cider to make a suggested pairing menu of beer, cider and wine.…
Find out more »3rd Annual Farm to Tapas
Join us for an evening of local food, drink, and fun! SEMAP and TLI present our twist on the traditional farm to table dinner, 3rd Annual Farm to Tapas. The most fun and delicious summer event on the South Coast! We've invited over a dozen local restaurants and caterers (all sourcing local ingredients, of course) to prepare their own tapas station. Guests will be able to sample delicious tapas, desserts, and drinks from each station. Live music, live and silent…
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