Building Groundwork Somerville’s Soils!
The Urban Agriculture movement is growing rapidly across the country, with city residents becoming as interested in vegetables gardens as they once where with ornamental landscapes. Community gardens are expanding and experiencing…
Read MoreComcast Cares Day/Spring Clean Up – April 25, 10am – 2pm
On April 25th, we will have a city-wide cleanup and gardening day from 10 am to 12 pm across Somerville, partnering with Comcast for Earth Day/Comcast Cares Day! We are…
Read MoreBoil Down Festival – March 7th, 10-2pm
The Maple Syrup Boil Down is upon us! A glitch in our website is presenting the incorrect date to the right. We will have the festival on Saturday (tomorrow), March…
Read MoreTapping Trees at Two Today – 2/17
Sorry for the late notice, but we’ve moved tapping up to 2pm today at Tufts. Apologies for all the changes, but the weather doesn’t seem to recognize our event schedule!…
Read MoreMaple News – 2/16
Hi Everyone! The maple tapping is postponed because of the cold weather, but we are at the Independent for the Maple Brunch from 11-2pm today! Check facebook and twitter for…
Read MoreWhat Inspires You to Give?
As I contemplated writing this annual letter and fundraising appeal, I asked myself what I could possibly say that you don’t already know. Many of you reading this letter…
Read MoreReturn to Groundwork Northern Ireland
In May 2014, Groundwork Somerville hosted Ciaran Shannon, the Head of Policy and Good Relations at Groundwork Northern Ireland for three weeks at our office, showing him our work, bring…
Read MoreSouth Street Farm Expansion Ribbon Cutting!
The South Street Farm Expansion Ribbon Cutting will be held on June 9th at 138 South Street. (Time/Details TBA)
Read MoreSAVE CITY SOIL!
by Everett of City Soil CITY SOIL IS BEING EVICTED ON MAY 17th!! Zoo New England, under pressure from the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), has formally asked City…
Read MoreUrban Farming: A Hydroponic Story
What is the hardest part about growing food in the city? Finding space to grow is a pertinent problem but navigating densely populated neighborhoods to find a space that isn’t…
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