FEBRUARY • 2012
WED, FEB 1 - Hilltown Sustainability Group Meeting*
Village Congregational Church, Main Street, Cummington, MA, 7:30 pm
Free and open to the public. Bring your ideas, questions, concerns, or just sit and listen. Help build a better future.
**There is some discussion of joining with an OWS event in Northampton.
Carpoolers gathering at Church around 5. Details HERE.
SAT, FEB 4 - Saturday Snowshoe Trek, Notchview Reservation, Windsor, MA, 10:00 - 12:00 am
From the Trustees of Reservations. Trek is FREE! Snowshoe rentals, $5 for members, $10 for non-members. Details HERE.
WED, FEB 8 - Pest Management Workshop for Landscapers, Great Barrington, MA, 1:00-4:00 pm
Integrated Pest Management for Lanscape Professionals. $25 fee, reservations required. Details HERE.
THU, FEB 9 - Ice Dam Prevention Workshop, NA Public Library, North Adams, MA, 6:00-7:30 pm
Free workshop provided by CET to help you reduce the amount of ice dams on your home. RSVP to register. Details HERE.
SAT, FEB 11 - Home Composting Made Simple, Ward's Garden Ctr., G. Barrington, MA, 10-12 am
Free workshop provided by CET. Hands-on demonstration of building a compost pile. RSVP to register. Details HERE.
SAT, FEB 11 - Winter Trails Day, Notchview Reservation, Windsor, MA, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
From the Trustees of Reservations. Trek is FREE! Snowshoe rentals, $5 for members, $10 for non-members. Details HERE.
SAT, FEB 11 - Ashfield Fifth Annual Local Food Potluck, First Congregational Church, 6:00 pm
Bring a dish to share with locally grown ingredients, favorite recipes, growing methods, preserving ideas. Details HERE.
SUN, FEB 12 - Composting to Complete the Cycle, Westcott Home, Ashfield, MA, 1:00-3:30 pm
Learn how to shift composting activities with the season, and choose a system to meet your needs. Cost $20. Details HERE.
SUN, FEB 12 - Cabin Fever Seed Swap, Green Fields Market, Greenfield, MA, 12:30-4:30 pm
Upstairs meeting room at Green Fields Market, Greenfield, MA for a rousing and rollicking seed swap! Details HERE.
MON, FEB 13 - Pest Management Workshop for Landscapers, Hadley, MA, 12:00-3:00 pm
Snowshoes, hike and lessons FREE for all. Regular trail fees apply. Quantities of snowshoes are limited. Details HERE.
MON, FEB 13 - Perennial Food Growing Group, Taproot Commons Farm, Cummington, MA, 6:30 pm
Meetings open to all. Share knowledge on perennial food gardening and permaculture in the hilltowns! Details HERE.
WED, FEB 22 - "Carbon Nation" Movie, Greenfield Public Library, Greenfield, MA 6:30 pm
Part of the "Greening Greenfield" Film Series. Free and open to the public, donations requested. Details HERE.
SAT, FEB 25 - Home Composting Made Simple, Hadley Garden Ctr., Hadley, MA, 1:00-3:00 pm
Free workshop provided by CET. Hands-on demonstration of building a compost pile. RSVP to register. Details HERE.
MON, FEB 27 - Perennial Food Growing Group, Taproot Commons Farm, Cummington, MA, 6:30 pm
Meetings open to all. Share knowledge on perennial food gardening and permaculture in the hilltowns! Details HERE.
TUE, FEB 28 - What's Pestering You? Pest Control Workshop, Lee, MA, 6:00-8:00 pm
Free workshop on managing your environment with less toxic herbicides and pesticides. RSVP required. Details HERE.
MARCH • 2012
TUE, MAR 6 - Health Resiliency Discussion Meeting, Shelburne Senior Center, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Free and open to the public. Health care providers and volunteers especially invited to share. Details HERE.
WED, MAR 7 - Hilltown Sustainability Group Meeting*
Village Congregational Church, Main Street, Cummington, MA, 7:30 pm
Free and open to the public. Bring your ideas, questions, concerns, or just sit and listen. Help build a better future.
MON, MAR 12 - Perennial Food Growing Group, Taproot Commons Farm, Cummington, MA, 6:30 pm
Meetings open to all. Share knowledge on perennial food gardening and permaculture in the hilltowns! Details HERE.
SUN, MAR 25- "Growth Busters" Movie, Greenfield Public Library, Greenfield, MA 6:30 pm
Part of the "Greening Greenfield" Film Series. Free and open to the public, donations requested. Details HERE.
MON, MAR 26 - Perennial Food Growing Group, Taproot Commons Farm, Cummington, MA, 6:30 pm
Meetings open to all. Share knowledge on perennial food gardening and permaculture in the hilltowns! Details HERE.
APRIL • 2012
WED, APR 4 - Hilltown Sustainability Group Meeting*
Village Congregational Church, Main Street, Cummington, MA, 7:30 pm
Free and open to the public. Bring your ideas, questions, concerns, or just sit and listen. Help build a better future.
MON, APR 9- Perennial Food Growing Group, Taproot Commons Farm, Cummington, MA, 6:30 pm
Meetings open to all. Share knowledge on perennial food gardening and permaculture in the hilltowns! Details HERE.
MON, APR 23 - Perennial Food Growing Group, Taproot Commons Farm, Cummington, MA, 6:30 pm
Meetings open to all. Share knowledge on perennial food gardening and permaculture in the hilltowns! Details HERE.
WED, APR 25 - "The Growing Edge " Movie, Greenfield Public Library, Greenfield, MA 6:30 pm
Part of the "Greening Greenfield" Film Series. Free and open to the public, donations requested. Details HERE.
MAY • 2012
WED, MAY 2 - Hilltown Sustainability Group Meeting*
Village Congregational Church, Main Street, Cummington, MA, 7:30 pm
Free and open to the public. Bring your ideas, questions, concerns, or just sit and listen. Help build a better future.
MON, MAY 14 - Perennial Food Growing Group, Taproot Commons Farm, Cummington, MA, 6:30 pm
Meetings open to all. Share knowledge on perennial food gardening and permaculture in the hilltowns! Details HERE.
MON, MAY 28 - Perennial Food Growing Group, Taproot Commons Farm, Cummington, MA, 6:30 pm
Meetings open to all. Share knowledge on perennial food gardening and permaculture in the hilltowns! Details HERE.
JUNE • 2012
WED, JUN 6 - Hilltown Sustainability Group Meeting*
Village Congregational Church, Main Street, Cummington, MA, 7:30 pm
Free and open to the public. Bring your ideas, questions, concerns, or just sit and listen. Help build a better future.
MON, JUN 11 - Perennial Food Growing Group, Taproot Commons Farm, Cummington, MA, 6:30 pm
Meetings open to all. Share knowledge on perennial food gardening and permaculture in the hilltowns! Details HERE.
MON, JUN 25 - Perennial Food Growing Group, Taproot Commons Farm, Cummington, MA, 6:30 pm
Meetings open to all. Share knowledge on perennial food gardening and permaculture in the hilltowns! Details HERE.
JULY • 2012
WED, JUL 4 - Hilltown Sustainability Group Meeting*
Village Congregational Church, Main Street, Cummington, MA, 7:30 pm
Free and open to the public. Bring your ideas, questions, concerns, or just sit and listen. Help build a better future.
MON, JUL 9- Perennial Food Growing Group, Taproot Commons Farm, Cummington, MA, 6:30 pm
Meetings open to all. Share knowledge on perennial food gardening and permaculture in the hilltowns! Details HERE.
MON, JUL 23 - Perennial Food Growing Group, Taproot Commons Farm, Cummington, MA, 6:30 pm
Meetings open to all. Share knowledge on perennial food gardening and permaculture in the hilltowns! Details HERE.
AUGUST • 2012
WED, AUG 1 - Hilltown Sustainability Group Meeting*
Village Congregational Church, Main Street, Cummington, MA, 7:30 pm
Free and open to the public. Bring your ideas, questions, concerns, or just sit and listen. Help build a better future.
MON, AUG 13- Perennial Food Growing Group, Taproot Commons Farm, Cummington, MA, 6:30 pm
Meetings open to all. Share knowledge on perennial food gardening and permaculture in the hilltowns! Details HERE.
MON, AUG 27 - Perennial Food Growing Group, Taproot Commons Farm, Cummington, MA, 6:30 pm
Meetings open to all. Share knowledge on perennial food gardening and permaculture in the hilltowns! Details HERE.
SEPTEMBER • 2012
WED, SEP 5 - Hilltown Sustainability Group Meeting*
Village Congregational Church, Main Street, Cummington, MA, 7:30 pm
Free and open to the public. Bring your ideas, questions, concerns, or just sit and listen. Help build a better future.
MON, SEP 10 - Perennial Food Growing Group, Taproot Commons Farm, Cummington, MA, 6:30 pm
Meetings open to all. Share knowledge on perennial food gardening and permaculture in the hilltowns! Details HERE.
MON, SEP 24 - Perennial Food Growing Group, Taproot Commons Farm, Cummington, MA, 6:30 pm
Meetings open to all. Share knowledge on perennial food gardening and permaculture in the hilltowns! Details HERE.
OCTOBER • 2012
WED, OCT 3 - Hilltown Sustainability Group Meeting*
Village Congregational Church, Main Street, Cummington, MA, 7:30 pm
Free and open to the public. Bring your ideas, questions, concerns, or just sit and listen. Help build a better future.
MON, OCT 8 - Perennial Food Growing Group, Taproot Commons Farm, Cummington, MA, 6:30 pm
Meetings open to all. Share knowledge on perennial food gardening and permaculture in the hilltowns! Details HERE.
MON, OCT 22 - Perennial Food Growing Group, Taproot Commons Farm, Cummington, MA, 6:30 pm
Meetings open to all. Share knowledge on perennial food gardening and permaculture in the hilltowns! Details HERE.
NOVEMBER • 2012
WED, NOV 7 - Hilltown Sustainability Group Meeting*
Village Congregational Church, Main Street, Cummington, MA, 7:30 pm
Free and open to the public. Bring your ideas, questions, concerns, or just sit and listen. Help build a better future.
MON, NOV 12- Perennial Food Growing Group, Taproot Commons Farm, Cummington, MA, 6:30 pm
Meetings open to all. Share knowledge on perennial food gardening and permaculture in the hilltowns! Details HERE.
MON, NOV 26 - Perennial Food Growing Group, Taproot Commons Farm, Cummington, MA, 6:30 pm
Meetings open to all. Share knowledge on perennial food gardening and permaculture in the hilltowns! Details HERE.
DECEMBER • 2012
WED, DEC 5 - Hilltown Sustainability Group Meeting*
Village Congregational Church, Main Street, Cummington, MA, 7:30 pm
Free and open to the public. Bring your ideas, questions, concerns, or just sit and listen. Help build a better future.
MON, DEC 10- Perennial Food Growing Group, Taproot Commons Farm, Cummington, MA, 6:30 pm
Meetings open to all. Share knowledge on perennial food gardening and permaculture in the hilltowns! Details HERE.
MON, DEC 24 - Perennial Food Growing Group, Taproot Commons Farm, Cummington, MA, 6:30 pm
Meetings open to all. Share knowledge on perennial food gardening and permaculture in the hilltowns! Details HERE. *Hilltown Sustainability Group meets the first Wednesday of every month, 7:30 p.m. at the Village Congregational Church, across from the Community House. Call 634-5659 for info. |