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E-Waste Recycling Event

jlawrence — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:02:17 +0000

Drop off your old cell phones, laptops, inkjets, toners and more at this fundraiser to benefit Groundwork Somerville and Somerville Climate Action. Visit terracycle.net for info on what you can recycle, and come see us at the Davis Square Eastern Bank, 250 Elm St. from 12-6pm on Friday, Feb. 10 and Saturday, Feb. 11!

E-Waste Recycling Event

jlawrence — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:03:45 +0000

Drop off your old cell phones, laptops, inkjet printers and more at this fundraiser to benefit Groundwork Somerville and Somerville Climate Action. Visit terracycle.net for info on what you can recycle, and come see us at the Davis Square Eastern Bank, 250 Elm St. from 12-6pm on Friday, Feb. 10 and Saturday, Feb. 11!

Maple Syrupy Kids Workshops

jlawrence — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:00:27 +0000

Come join Groundwork Somerville at the Somerville Public Library Saturdays in February from 11am to 12pm. This free workshop series will be run by Groundwork Somerville Maple Educators and is open to the public! Check out the Workshop Flier here.

February 11: Tree trunks have layers?! What does each tree trunk layer do for the tree? How do trees benefit our neighborhoods? Does tapping for syrup hurt Somerville Maple Trees?

Recommended for ages 6-9. Limited to 15 youth on a first come, first served basis. This program is coordinated through the Children’s Department and funded by Friends of the Somerville Public Library.

Thank you to the Children’s Department and the Friends of the Somerville Public Library for supporting this programming. For information about The Maple Syrup Boil Down, the education series, or syrup production contact:

Tai Dinnan ~ tai@groundworksomerville.org ~ 617-628-9988 office phone

Playing through the seasons and Winter nature: Parent’s Workshop

jlawrence — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:24:43 +0000

Do you have ideas you can share about playing outside through the seasons? Do you want new ideas? Join with interested community members and Paula Jordan, a teacher, naturalist, and the Children in Nature Initiative Coordinator for the Somerville Community Growing Center. During the hour we will talk about fun things to do outdoors with your children and exploring urban nature in the winter.

Click here for to view the poster and for more information.

Maple Syrupy Kids Workshops

jlawrence — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:02:58 +0000

February 18: Maple-y history and tools: How did people a long time ago figure how to make maple syrup? How have tools changed over the years? Can we practice using the tools?

Tai Dinnan ~ tai@groundworksomerville.org ~ 617-628-9988 office phone

The Maple Syrup Project @ Winter Farmer’s Market

jlawrence — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:08:46 +0000

Come join Groundwork Somerville at the Winter Farmer’s Market at the Armory! We will have information about our annual Maple Syrup Project including information about tapping Maple trees, collecting sap, boiling it down to make maple syrup, and celebrating the Somerville community. We will be spreading the word about the Maple Syrup Boil Down Festival on March 3rd and selling T-shirts to support the Project.

Maple Syrupy Kids Workshops

jlawrence — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:05:39 +0000

February 25: Getting Sappy: How many gallons of sap makes one gallon of syrup? What does sap taste, smell, feel, and look like? Can we use poetry to describe these sensations?

Tai Dinnan ~ tai@groundworksomerville.org ~ 617-628-9988 office phone

100 Best Communities for Young People Celebration: “Passport through the Promises”

jlawrence — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:21:21 +0000

Somerville is celebrating its fourth year of being one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People in the United States by the America’s Promise Alliance. We’re celebrating with a community event on Saturday, February 25th from 1:00-3:00 PM in the Somerville High School Atrium, and would love for you to be part of the celebration! At this celebration we will host family friendly indoor games, performances by youth singers, dancers and other entertainers, and invite youth and families to celebrate the promises the City of Somerville makes to nurture the aspirations of all of our young people.

2nd Grade Field Trips to Boil Down

jlawrence — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:39:17 +0000

On March 2nd, second grade classrooms participating in the Somerville Maple Syrup Project will be visiting the Growing Center in hour-long shifts for the entire school day! They will see how sap is boiled down into syrup, see a tapped tree, review what they’ve learned in their classroom, do a maple taste test, and sing sappy songs. Community members are invited to come tomorrow, Saturday, for the (free and open to the public) Maple Boil Down Festival!

Maple Syrup Boil Down Festival

jlawrence — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:34:46 +0000

The Somerville Maple Syrup Project Presents:

The Maple BOIL DOWN Festival!

SATURDAY MARCH 3th

10am-2pm

Join us at the Somerville Community Growing Center (22 Vinal Ave.) to celebrate the finale of the 2012 syruping season. Watch and learn as sap from local trees is boiled down into pure maple syrup over a warm fire. Join us for syrup- tasting, music, kids’ activities, and more! Waffles, syrup, and long sleeve T-shirts will be on sale to support the Somerville Maple Syrup Project. Free and open to the public.

For information about The Maple Syrup Boil Down, the education series, or syrup production contact: Tai ~ tai@groundworksomerville.org ~ 617-628-9988