Groundwork Somerville strives to bring about the sustained regeneration, improvement and management of the physical environment through the development of community-based partnerships which empower people, businesses and organizations to promote environmental, economic and social well-being.
Community Corridor Planning
Somerville SoilCycle
Schoolyard Gardens Program
Maple Syrup Project
What's New
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Mystic River Herring Run and Paddle
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Community Meeting on walking route and community garden
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First Ever Walk to the River Day!
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Tree Planting Party in Everett!
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Community Corridor Planning
Groundwork Somerville, the Somerville Transportation Equity Partnership, the Somerville Community Corporation and the Somerville Community Health Agenda are working together to make it possible for residents to influence land use planning decisions being made as the Green Line is extended through Somerville and Medford. Click Here
Somerville SoilCycle
SoilCycle is a community composting initiative run by Groundwork Somerville’s youth employees that reduces waste and encourages environmental stewardship. The project provides a youth-led, bike-powered, eco-friendly waste management option for residences and small businesses in the city of Somerville through weekly pickups of their compostable materials. Click Here
Somerville Maple Syrup Project
Every February, local maple trees are tapped, and the collected sap is stored for a 2-day public boil-down event. Volunteer educators visit second grade classes to teach a 4-week arts and sciences curriculum about trees and maple syrup. Click Here