Posts by Groundwork Somerville
New Volunteer Opportunities! Boil Down and After-School Clubs
Check out our Volunteering and Internships page for upcoming volunteering opportunities! As spring arrives, we will frequently update it with work-days and other chances to get involved.
Read MoreRead All About It! Maple Syrup Project in the news
The Somerville News featured our Maple Syrup Project in their Feb. 20th edition! Check it out by clicking here. In addition to providing a brief history and profile of the…
Read MoreThe Youth Jobs Campaign
by Kristin DelViscio, Green Team Coordinator When I was fifteen, I landed my first job at Honey Dew Donuts two miles from home. Although the job did not emphasize leadership…
Read MoreBon Appetit: Menu for the Maple Syrup Project Fundraiser Brunch!
Mmm…check out the drool-worthy menu The Independent has whipped up for our Maple Syrup Project Fundraiser Brunch this Monday, Jan. 21 (MLK Day)! Maple-bacon doughnuts, syrup-dipped French toast, maple sausage…
Read MoreVolunteering Opportunity: Maple Syrup Educator
Want to teach second-graders about maple syrup production, the science behind sap, and how to harvest sap from a tree? Sign up to be a Maple Syrup Educator this January-February!…
Read MoreVolunteering Opportunity: Winter After-School Clubs
Want to give back and get involved in local schools this winter? Sign up to be an after-school club leader with Groundwork Somerville! Check out our updated Volunteer Opportunities page…
Read MoreCommunitas
“Communitas is the community that is born out of an adventure, an ordeal, a challenge or a mission”- Alan Hirsch Being a part of something greater than myself always leaves…
Read MoreInternship Opportunity: Get Involved in the Somerville Maple Syrup Project
We’re looking for interns to join us in planning and running the Somerville Maple Syrup Project, now entering its tenth year! Each winter we tap local sugar maple trees, collect…
Read MoreLet There Be Light! Winter Gardening in Somerville
by Kristin DelViscio Farming through all four seasons requires little more than planning ahead. The faint of heart might be discouraged by Somerville’s average winter low temperature (22 degrees Fahrenheit,…
Read MoreGetting Back to Your Roots: Cooking with Root Vegetables
by Lee Dwyer As the weather gets colder, I often crave a thick soup or some hearty roasted veggies. And since many root vegetables come into season in winter, it’s…
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