Hello friends,

Springtime is wild! We've had a few lovely days, and then lately, we've been trying to work in 30-50 mph winds, with clouds, rain, and 40 degree weather. It's been challenging, but we've gotten our greenhouse built (it handled these winds no problem!), burned our prairie, and planted about 150 berry plants. The next 2 days, Saturday and Sunday, look to be much lovelier, with calm winds, sunshine and highs of 50! Come out either afternoon to help us plant.

Below is a schedule of public dates to come out and help us continue to make progress on our spring carpentry, planting, and farm organizing goals. April and May are times when we need a lot of extra help, because it's mostly just Alice out here doing all the tasks. By the end of may, we have our regular workshares and interns helping out, and things become more stable - but right now, Alice is swamped!

Why volunteer? Help grow nutritious food to share with those in need! Learn new skills! Meet passionate, caring people! Engage your mind and body in the beautiful outdoors! Take home food (or plants).

April 12, 13, 14 Workdays 1-4pm - tree planting, carpentry, perennials

- April 20: earthday/Holy Saturday workday 1-4pm - planting

- April 22:Gardening class- class at Wheatsfield

- April 27: planting workday

- May 14 or 17?- First work share day

- May 18: work day 9am-4pm planting first tomatoes, farm organizing

- May 25, 26: work days – planting tomatoes, peppers, eggplant

- July 6: workday 8am-4pm Harvest garlic

- Sept 28: Cider Pressing event

- October 19: workday, garlic planting

(it's always good to RSVP to alice (text is best) 978-471-8414, and to check the website, to see if anything has changed because of weather)