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Volunteers Needed: 2/25

February 16, 2012

Volunteer Request: Saturday February 25th, 11am-1pm, Somerville Community Growing Center, 22 Vinal Ave. Volunteers are needed to help prepare the Growing Center Space for the Maple Syrup Boil Down.  Tasks…

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Maple Syrup Boil Down Festival

February 15, 2012

Join Groundwork Somerville on March 3rd at the Somerville Community Growing Center for the annual Somerville Maple Syrup Project Boil Down! Community members of all ages are invited to 22…

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Food Justice Team Blog

February 14, 2012

Check out the middle school after school Food Justice Team Blog to see what we have been up to!  Just click the link: http://somervillefoodjustice.tumblr.com/

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MBTA fare increases and cuts: a toxic mix for Somerville residents

February 9, 2012

On Tuesday, February 7, more than 100 Somerville residents packed the community room at the Mystic Housing Development for a community meeting about the MBTA’s proposed fare increase and service…

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Update from Our Gardens Educator

February 6, 2012

Update from “Lee Lettuce”, Our Gardens Educator The winter season of our after-school garden club program is off to a great start! So far our Eco-Explorers, students at eight participating…

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Bus and Train fare Hikes

February 2, 2012

The MBTA has proposed to increase their fares and cut services.  There will be a community meeting at the Mystic Activity Center for residents and public transit riders to think…

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Tapping Event a Success!

January 30, 2012

Groundwork Somerville, with the help of 30 adults and at least 25 youth, successfully hung 20 buckets on 10 Sugar Maple trees this past Thursday.   Despite temperatures just barely…

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Best Shoveled Block Award

January 27, 2012

Does your neighborhood have the best shoveled block this winter? Nominate your neighbors by emailing edward.g.davis@usps.gov. See details below!

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Maple Education Volunteers Needed

January 17, 2012

We are in the final week of  recruitment for Volunteer Maple Syrup Project Educators.  We need your help! Volunteers need to commit to 2-4 hours/week (plus transportation) for a four…

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School Gardens Winter Update

January 6, 2012

The New Year means the kick-off of “Eco-Explorers” and “Food Justice Team” after school clubs. In the winter, elementary clubs focus on actively observing weather, plants, animals, and humans in…

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