Autumn is a season of harvest - of plants and animals alike. If you’re a meat eater and haven’t participated in an animal slaughter, you are invited to partake in this intimate, empowering and transformative rite that awakens us to the circle of life. Join Turtle Bend Farm, in Montgomery MA, for a number of […]
Our food systems have become increasingly fragile in the face of climate change, ongoing conflicts and the COVID-19 pandemic. More frequent—and more intense—extreme events challenge food production, storage and transportation. At the same time, how we grow, process, package and transport our food often harms the environment, further accelerating climate change and biodiversity loss. Fixing […]
This discussion will lead us beyond land acknowledgments to a more collaborative and rights-based approach to climate resilience. Learn how indigenous land back efforts in both private and public lands are benefiting municipal efforts to restore and manage forests and waterways for increased biodiversity, greater productivity and resilience to shock and disturbance. Specifically, we will […]
Mobile pastoralism – in which communities raise livestock herds by moving between shared grazing areas – is a common subsistence livelihood in arid and semi-arid lands. Recent studies have emphasized the disruptive and creative role of mobile pastoralism in the maintenance of grassy ecosystems and their biodiversity. This talk will introduce an interdisciplinary study investigating […]
This is the fifth event in the Night Owl Farm Workshop Series It's the most wonderful time of year... for foraging!! Join flower specialist, Laurene Hulbig, as we walk around the farm to find treasures and textures to add to our wreaths! In this workshop, we will be assembling an evergreen wreath, then adding in our […]
Tropical reforestation has been recognized as an important tool in combating climate change as young forests can potentially take copious amounts of carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere. Yet restoring forests on infertile or degraded soils, the soils most likely targeted for restoration, can be particularly challenging. Smart Reforestation® is about planting the right trees […]
Autumn is a season of harvest - of plants and animals alike. If you’re a meat eater and haven’t participated in an animal slaughter, you are invited to partake in this intimate, empowering and transformative rite that awakens us to the circle of life. Join Turtle Bend Farm, in Montgomery MA, for a number of […]
Get into the spirit of the holidays and join Tiverton Farmers' Market at their 4th Annual Thanksgiving Cranberry-Craze Specialty Farmers Market, taking place on Sunday, November 19th, from 10am to 2pm at the Tiverton Middle School cafeteria event space in Tiverton, RI. The beloved market brings together over 45 local vendors offering a plethora of […]
Autumn is a season of harvest - of plants and animals alike. If you’re a meat eater and haven’t participated in an animal slaughter, you are invited to partake in this intimate, empowering and transformative rite that awakens us to the circle of life. Join Turtle Bend Farm, in Montgomery MA, for a number of […]
Round The Bend Farm's last Open Farm Day until April 2024 and it is going to be a BIG one! Lots of local vendors and artisans selling the perfect gifts for the folks in your life. In an effort to cut down on waste and shipping of gifts this holiday season they invite you to […]
‘Tis the season for ordering seeds! Join The Trustees Boston Community Gardens for a conversation about where to buy seeds, and the best seed varieties to grow in your garden. The workshop will cover some of favorite varieties that resist common diseases, produce a lot of food in a small space, and taste great – […]
Gather at The Food Project’s Dudley Greenhouse for a night all about sweet potatoes! Seasoned gardener Elnora Thompson of Nightingale Community Garden will lead a demonstration on how to start your own sweet potato starts (“slips”) using potatoes from the grocery store and other found materials. Participants will be invited to bring a dish for […]
Microgreens and sprouts are delicious, nutrient-packed baby greens that are easy to grow at home indoors. A great way to eat fresh greens in the winter! Learn how to grow your own with a wide range of seeds, including radish, pea, chick pea, mung beans, alfalfa, fenugreek, sunflower, lentil, and broccoli. Attending the class is […]
March 16, 2024 Northeastern University, Shillman Hall Free and open to all Registration link will be live in 2024 - check here Celebrate the start of the gardening season! The 48th Annual Gardeners’ Gathering brings Boston-area growers of all kinds together for a free day full of informative workshops, engaging exhibitors, networking, and inspiration. In […]
Speaker: Dr. Stephen Buchmann, pollination ecologist, author. Author of "What a Bee Knows: Exploring the Thoughts, Memories, and Personalities of Bees" (Order your book here. Dr. Buchmann will sign copies) Dr. Buchmann specializes in buzz pollination and other native bee behaviors including nesting biology and mate selection. Recent research includes the chemical ecology of oil-producing flowers and their Centris bee pollinators, along with studying the […]
