Music and Games at the Farm
South Street Farm 138 South St, Somerville, MAJoin us for another amazing concert at the farm on Thursday, August 4th. The fun starts at 6 PM (note time change)! Come check out RnB grooves from singer Leah Parrett, tantalizing flow from rappers Sur5ill and D Staley, games, food, and more! Free general admission. All ages are welcome. Donations are highly encouraged to…
Empire Records: A Movie Screening with Strictly Brohibited, ONCE, and Groundwork Somerville
South Street Farm 138 South St, Somerville, MARESCHEDULED FOR 8/20! Strictly Brohibited is thrilled to partner with ONCE and Groundwork Somerville for a screening of EMPIRE RECORDS at South Street Farm! Written by Carol Heikinnen and directed by Allan Moyle, this 1995 cult classic features an ensemble cast of alternative cuties (Liv Tyler, Robin Tunney, Rory Cochrane, Ethan Embry, Renee Zellweger, Johnny…
Food Justice Workshop and Farm Tour
South Street Farm 138 South St, Somerville, MAWant to learn more about urban farming and food justice in Somerville? Explore the intersection of food justice and sustainable farming during an educational workshop and tour of Groundwork Somerville's urban farm. During this event, you will learn more about the components of food justice and the ways that Groundwork Somerville utilizes their farm to…
Seed Saving Workshop
South Street Farm 138 South St, Somerville, MAWant to learn more about the different methods for saving seeds and the role of seed saving in the context of food sovereignty? In this workshop, we will both discuss and practice different seed saving techniques for a variety of vegetables, herbs, and flowers. In addition, we will explore the cultural and political importance of…
Maple Boil Kickoff: Maple Beer Event!
Aeronaut BreweryJoin the Somerville Community Growing Center and Groundwork Somerville at Aeronaut Brewing Co., 14 Tyler Street in Somerville on Sunday, January 8, 5-7 pm for Sap on Tap, our first-ever collaborative Maple Beer Event! Aeronaut has said their Maple Beer will be available for purchase (among other beer offerings) - made with sap tapped from…
Foraging for Local Wild Food: Part I
Do you want to be able to find free food growing in your neighborhood? Do you want to do so while being safe, and respectful of nature? This discussion will help you get started on your foraging journey! In this workshop, local forager and plant-enthusiast, Shane Jordan, will walk us through the basics of foraging…
Indoor School Growing: Project Ideas for the Classroom
Are you interested in establishing a school garden program at your school or in your classroom but there is no outdoor space? Microgreens, sprouts, seed tape and more, this workshop will focus on indoor school gardening with no outdoor space required! You will leave with ideas on best practices for the indoor school garden and…
Maple Syrup Boil Down
Somerville Community Growing Center 22 Vinal Ave., Somerville, MAWe are excited to announce the Maple Syrup Boil Down is coming back in full swing for 2023! This wonderful community tradition, now in its 24th year, began in 2000 at the Somerville Community Growing Center, with Groundwork Somerville taking over about a decade later. The two organizations have joined forces to collaborate on this…
The Way of the Maple Workshop
Somerville Community Growing Center 22 Vinal Ave., Somerville, MAThe Way of the Maple Workshop Details: Explore with us the life of maple species: their life process, their ecological function, their importance for plants and animals (including us, one of the animal species relying upon them), and how they help scientists assess climate change effects on our region. You'll also learn how to document…
Spring Seedling Sale – Pre Order Deadline
Our annual seedling sale is back! We want to encourage community members to grow their own veggies by providing you with some healthy seedlings to get you started. These seedlings will be sourced from our friends at ReVision Urban Farm in Dorchester. All sales from this seedling fundraiser event will go towards helping us grow…