Monday, July 13, 2009

Seeds of Solidarity School Gardens, Aug 14th, Orange, MA

Grow Food Everywhere! School Gardens and Greenhouses Thursday August 14, 3-6 PM Seeds of Solidarity Farm
This popular back to school workshop features school garden and greenhouse techniques, curriculum connections, and community partnerships. Geared toward educators, all are welcome. PDPs available. $15 covers materials and refreshments. Call or email to reserve your spot.

This event is in Massachussetts, a little outside our area, but is run by Ricky Baruc, son John Baruc who founded the Westchester Horse Council. The Fall Garlic Festival at the Seeds of Solidarity Farm is the largest in the country! It will be a beautiful drive and promises to be a great opportunity to learn from people who have implemented really successful school garden projects. Email editor [@] katonahgreen.com if you want to arrange carpooling.

165 Chestnut Hill Road Orange, MA 01364 • 978-544-9023

http://www.seedsofsolidarity.org/about.html

Mark your calendar for this fall event!

11h Annual North Quabbin Garlic and Arts Festival ‘The Festival that Stinks’ Saturday and Sunday October 3 and 4 10 AM to 5PM Forster’s Farm, Orange Orange is the new Green!
Over 100 amazing art, regional agriculture, and glorious garlic food vendors, renewable energy workshops, and great entertainment on two solar powered stages. At our booths, enjoy garlic-growing workshops then choose from 16 varieties to plant or eat. Savor farm fresh cuisine served by our SOL Garden teens. Festival composting results in only 3 bags of trash for 12,000 folks! Admission: Adults $5/day or $8 for the weekend, kids under 12 free. Hike, bike, or ride the shuttle for great raffle prizes. www.garlicandarts.org

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