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1.Join a CSA.
CSA stands for "Community Supported Agriculture". It connects local
farmers with local consumers, develops a regional food supply and
strong local economy, maintains a sense of community, encourages
land stewardship, and honors the knowledge and experience of growers.
CSA is a unique model of local agriculture. Its roots reach back
almost 40 years to Japan where a group of women concerned about
the increase in food imports and the corresponding decrease in the
farming population initiated a direct growing and purchasing relationship
between their group and local farms. This arrangement, called "teikei"
in Japanese, translates to "putting the farmers' face on food".
This concept traveled to Europe and was adapted to the U.S. and
given the name Community Supported Agriculture" at Indian Line Farm,
Massachusetts, in 1985. There are now over 1500 CSA farms across
North America. MA. in East Hamp, Groton, Barre, Rutland, Framingham,
Boxborough, Ipswich, Lincoln, Waltham, Plainville and Plymouth.
2. Refine gardening skills.
To take horticulture classes or guided nature walks call Earthworks
Projects at 617-442-1059.
3. Enjoy the camp & conference center.
Opening celebration for the Barbara C. Harris Camp and Conference
Center is June 21.
4. Ponder the Bishops' Pastoral Letter.
Use the video Living in Nature to lay out the background about religious
views of the environment and appreciate what the Bishops say. Call
Judi Clay to borrow a copy, 617-482-4826.
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5. Enjoy MA agriculture.
NOFA/Massachusetts 2003-2004
Organic
Food Guide
6. Sample local events.
Boston Natural Areas Network Art and Nature on the River - Sat.
June 28, 11a-3p Pope John Paul II Park, Gallivan Blvd. Kickoff to
Neponsett River festival canoe trips kids' crafts, folk music, pony
rides kite flying, Greenway Tours, a Taste of Dorchester. Also see
Bostonnatural.org for canoeing; bicycle tours of community gardens
through the summer.
7. Combine local history and agriculture at Gaining Ground.
Its main site is a 9-acre garden located at the historic Thoreau
Birthplace property in Concord, Massachusetts. This site has been
in continuous cultivation since 1635, making it one of the oldest
farms in America. (GG operates a half acre colonial reproduction
garden at the Old Manse, formerly home of Nathanial Hawthorne.)
All the gardens are organic. Gaining Ground volunteers learn about
hunger issues, organic agriculture, the local environment, more
- & have a great time! Call Emily Wheeler, Trinity, Concord, 978-369-7281.
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8. Buy locally produced food at Farmers' Markets.
Arlington -- Municipal Parking Lot in Center Wed. 2:00-6:00
Cambridge -- Central Square Parking Lot #5 Mon. 12:00-6:00
Lincoln -- Codman Rd. Saturday 9:30-2:30
Marblehead -- Middle School Parking Lot Saturday 9:00-12:00
Natick -- Natick Commons Saturday 9:00-1:00
Quincy -- John Hancock Center Parking Lot Friday 11:00- 3:00
Roxbury -- Dudley Town Common, Dudley St. Tues/Thurs 4-7:00
Somerville -- Davis Sq. - Day St. Lot Wednesday 12:00-6:00
Waltham -- Parking lot, corner of Moody & Main St. Sat. 9:30-2:30
Cohasset -- Cohasset Common Thursday 2:30-6:30
Middleboro -- Rt 105, Pratt Farm Conservation Saturday 9:00-1:00
Milton -- The Wharf at Milton Lower Falls Thursday 1:00-6:00
New Bedford -- Brooklawn Park Saturday 9:00-1:00
West Tisbury -- Grange Hall, State Rd. Saturday 9:00-12:00
See NOFAMASS.ORG
9. Cultivate outdoor skills.
Try MA Audubon programs, for example: Fundamentals of Bird Photography
Field Workshop 7a-7p Visual Arts Center Jun. 7
Mass Audubon Whale and Seabird Watch 8:30-12:30a Stellwagon Bank
National Marine Sanctuary Jun. 8
Constellations & Folklore of the Solstice Sky 7:45-9:45p Broadmoor
Wildlife Sanctuary Jun. 19
Drawing from Plants 9a -3p Arnold Arboretum, JP July 12
SEE MA Audubon
website
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