Discover spring ephemerals along the historical road of this important habitat. This little-known nook features impressive calcareous rock cliffs and enchanting wooded areas. Will we find hordes of rattlesnakes? Probably not, but we will find some excellent native plant specimens! Habitat: maple, birch, hemlock, and hardwood transitional forest; calcareous cliffs Known For: spring ephemerals, columbine, […]
Saturday, May 25th and Sunday, May 26th, 2019 45th Annual Massachusetts Sheep & Woolcraft Fair Cummington Fairgrounds, Cummington, MA. Fiber and woolcraft vendors, sheep shearing demonstrations, sheep dog trials, fiber and woolcraft workshops for adults and children, sheep shows, fleece show and sale, and food booths. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. […]
The Easthampton farmers & makers market will be hosting a seed starting activity, arts and crafts, and a plant story time.
Fiber and woolcraft vendors, sheep shearing demonstrations, sheep dog trials, fiber and woolcraft workshops for adults and children, sheep shows, fleece show and sale, and food booths. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. For more information and map, go to www.MASHEEPWOOL.org
Dancing Bear Farm annual plant sale Memorial Day weekend, Saturday and Sunday May 25-26th. Come visit the farm to see our new Figtorium and find a variety of heirloom tomato, eggplant, pepper, as well as other starts for your garden. Fig trees will also be available for purchase between 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Saturday and […]
Come visit Seeds of Solidarity Education center! Experience this farm, home and education center that integrates solar greenhouses, energy efficient buildings, abundant market gardens, and solar electric systems. Free tour, no pre-registration. If you wish, bring a potluck lunch item to build community with others around our solar powered farm-stand after the tour. Consider registering […]
Seeds of Solidarity founder and farmer Ricky teaches regenerative, soil building techniques for low maintenance, highly productive gardens. Treating the soil as sacred results in nourishing food, mitigates impacts of climate change, and inspires a deeper relationship with that which sustains life. This event follows a free tour of the farm and education center. $35-$50 sliding […]
Local food advocacy representatives and local legislators will celebrate the return of MA Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) benefits this month with a tour of Red Fire Farm on Thursday, May 30 at 11 a.m. Farmers and advocates are seeking additional funding to offer access to HIP benefits year-round. Red Fire Farm will welcome Massachusetts State […]