In this series, learn to identify and scout for vegetable pests and select integrated pest management strategies that work for you, whether you are an experienced farmer, or just starting out, organically certified or not! We will use pheromone traps to monitor pests, use a microscope to identify plant pathogens, and learn to scout in […]
Bring the whole family to sample a variety of watermelons at Red Fire Farm! Yellow and red watermelons, plus muskmelons and honeydews will be available to taste by variety, including Peace, Dark Star, Little Baby Flower, Honey Ice, and more. Sweet and juicy watermelons in the summertime! The event is free and open to the public. […]
On Saturday August 6th, the folks at Barnlight will be slingin' treats at the Arts Block in downtown Greenfield. Think about BLTs. Think about buttermilk blueberry waffles. Think about sweet corn fritters. Now close your eyes and wait a few days. Blammo. Manifest destiny. See you there!
Come celebrate Warwick, the birth place of Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust, with local food, local vendors, guided hikes, kids activities, raffles and more! Celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of Mount Grace and the local support and goodwill that makes land conservation possible in our 23-town region! The event starts with a morning hike at Arthur […]
Come visit Seeds of Solidarity and Little White Goat Dairy farms! Both farm tours are free, no pre-registration; come for the morning, afternoon, or both. Enjoy an optional potluck lunch at Seeds of Solidarity in-between. Fabulous farm-fresh products will be available for purchase at both locations. Add in a visit to Quabbin Harvest Co-op and a […]
Whether you love the taste, the health benefits, or both, brewing your own probiotic soft drinks at home is a fun, delicious & cost-effective way to add probiotics to your diet. This class will cover how to make kombucha, water kefir & wild-fermented sodas at home. You will sample our homebrewed beverages and learn how […]
Want a unique and educational experience unlike anything you’ve done before? Yard Birds Farm takes adults and kids into the heart of a beehive! Thousands of buzzing bees fly around you as Angela explains how these tiny, yet powerful creatures work and live. Learn the fascinating inner workings of the hive and why bees are […]
Nutrient dense wild foods are everywhere! Edible plants abound in our heavily trafficked human spaces, offering us a grand opportunity to seek vitality and sound health on highly accessible, already well trodden paths. Together we will approach wild food as an elemental piece of being connected creatures rather than a last ditch survival trick. Learn the brilliance and simplicity […]