July 2019
Blueberry Festival at Quonquont Farm
Blueberry Festival, Sunday July 21, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Celebrate the classic northeast native fruit and high summer at Quonquont Farm at our Second Annual Blueberry Fest! Fun and games for all ages. Join pollinator expert Fred Morrison to learn about the fascinating relationship between bumblebees and blueberries. Sample locally-produced beverages. Enter your favorite blueberry delicacy in our Second Annual Great Blueberry Bake Off. Or taste the entries produced by professional and amateur bakers–we’ve added a junior category this…
Find out more »Brightwood Farmers’ Market
Chestnut Academy Middle School and Gardening the Community are partnering to provide a summer farmers market. When: Wednesday’s in July 24th and 31st Time: 3pm-5pm Where: Chestnut Middle School, 355 Plainfield Street, Springfield, MA. 01107 FREE FOOD available for those who receive SNAP! $40-$80 per family. Cash and credit card are also accepted.
Find out more »Flowery Evening: Quonquont Farm
Flowery Evenings: Come and explore your artistic side while enjoying a summer evening at the Farm. Gather for drinks and light refreshments, learn about crafting beautiful bouquets, and tour the cutting garden. Pick a bucket of flowers and create an arrangement to take home. Flowers, cocktails, light refreshments, and supplies are included in the registration fee. $50. Flowery Evening 1: Midsummer, Wednesday July 24, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Flowery Evening 2: Dog Days, Wednesday August 7, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Flowery Evening 3: Summer’s…
Find out more »Easthampton Market Blueberries
The Easthampton farmers & makers market will be celebrating blueberry season. Stop by for pies and other baked treats!
Find out more »Introduction to Landscape Ecology
Landscape ecology is the science of understanding the interaction of ecological processes on a multitude of scales and spatial patterns, with an aim at improving and supporting these systems for a healthy environment. In this intro class, we explore the principles of landscape ecology, examine case studies, and take a brief field walk to orient ourselves to thinking BIG! Program Code: HOR8025 Fee: $40 (Member) / $48 (Nonmember) Limit: 16 Certificate: Elective: all certificates CEU: MALP MCLP: 1; NOFA AOLCP:…
Find out more »Brightwood Farmers’ Market
Chestnut Academy Middle School and Gardening the Community are partnering to provide a summer farmers market. When: Wednesdays in July Time: 3pm-5pm Where: Chestnut Middle School, 355 Plainfield Street, Springfield, MA. 01107 FREE FOOD available for those who receive SNAP! $40-$80 per family. Cash and credit card are also accepted.
Find out more »August 2019
Craft Your Own Life Mini-Internships for Young People
During Craft Your Own Life you will: grow food and cook to eat well (and economically); use tools (boost confidence, use your hands); learn techniques to unwind (sitting & walking meditation, yoga), clear your head (of intoxicants and technology); communicate about topics of interest (emotional & spiritual well-being, relationships, social justice &environmental issues, activism, your future); experience time, space, and support to contemplate your ideas and life vision in order to stay engaged in disruptive times, and live your life…
Find out more »Diemand Farm Smokehouse Dinners
From June through September on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at 6pm, visit Diemand Farm for chicken, brisket and turkey legs as well as smoked baby back ribs and Pekarski’s sausage. Each meal comes with an entree, your choice of two sides, cornbread, watermelon, and a drink. Items are also available a la carte. Reservations can be made online or by calling (978) 544-3806. It is strongly recommend to make a reservation as food and seating are limited. Walk-ins are…
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