Posts by Groundwork Somerville

Want to teach second-graders about maple syrup production, the science behind sap, and how to harvest sap from a tree? Sign up to be a Maple Syrup Educator this January-February!…

Want to give back and get involved in local schools this winter? Sign up to be an after-school club leader with Groundwork Somerville! Check out our updated Volunteer Opportunities page…

“Communitas is the community that is born out of an adventure, an ordeal, a challenge or a mission”- Alan Hirsch Being a part of something greater than myself always leaves…

We’re looking for interns to join us in planning and running the Somerville Maple Syrup Project, now entering its tenth year! Each winter we tap local sugar maple trees, collect…

by Kristin DelViscio Farming through all four seasons requires little more than planning ahead. The faint of heart might be discouraged by Somerville’s average winter low temperature (22 degrees Fahrenheit,…

by Lee Dwyer As the weather gets colder, I often crave a thick soup or some hearty roasted veggies.  And since many root vegetables come into season in winter, it’s…

Everyone at Groundwork Somerville is out of the office today, Oct. 12th! We’re attending the Groundwork USA Assembly & Youth Summit in Yonkers, so we won’t be available to answer…

Why all the posts? We’re participating in the Boston Foundation’s Giving Common Challenge, which means if you donate between now and 8 pm today ONLY, we earn a chance to…

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For the next 36 hours ONLY, you can help Groundwork Somerville win prizes between $1,000 and $25,000 from the Boston Foundation’s Giving Common Challenge! Just Click This Link to donate…