May 2016
Every Sunday of the Month ~ Dawn to Dusk ~
Open Trails at D Acres of NH
Most of the 180 acres managed by D Acres is forest land. In addition to its role in providing clean air and water, the forest is a wonderful place to explore as well as a valuable resource. We maintain a trail system with over 6 miles of trails for year round recreational activities, such as hiking, biking, skiing and snowshoeing. Open to all, so please come and enjoy!!
Sunday, May 1st ~ 10am -1pm ~ Tour 1pm ~
First Sunday - Farm Feast Breakfast and Tour
Every FIRST Sunday of the month, we host an "All-You-Should-Eat!" farm breakfast, serving local eggs cooked to order, D Acres' pork sausage/pulled pork, potatoes, fresh sautéed kale/greens from our gardens, and organic pancakes served with local maple syrup. Enjoy the breakfast with friends and family, then stick around for a full farm tour at 1 pm. $10 Suggested Donation (sliding scale of $5-$15).
Thursday, May 12th ~ 4pm ~
Plymouth State University's Sustainable Structures Class "Tiny House" Unveiling
The students and Professor Bryan Felice will present the
completed "Tiny House,"
which was
the collective group design/build project for the class.
During the class, the students were introduced "to the built environment through the lens of sustainability, investigated many methods and materials associated with natural building, and had opportunities to explore design processes through both an individual project and a group project."
Sustainable building is "the use of locally available, minimally processed materials for human use." Open to all.
Friday, May 13th ~ 6 pm Pizza, 7 pm Film "Schooling the World" ~
2nd Friday Family Pizza and Movie Night
Every SECOND Friday of the month, It's time for Family Pizza & a Movie Night! We host an "All-You-Should-Eat" buffet style delicious selection of pizza topped with only the best farm fresh toppings, including fresh mozzarella cheese. After a full belly of pizza, relax and enjoy a thought-provoking film. There is also a movie for the kids.
Open to all. $5-15 suggested donation.
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"Schooling the World" Film Trailer
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Saturday, May 14th and Sunday, May 15th ~
Permaculture Design Course Begins!
Sunday, May 15th ~ 6:30 AM ~
Bird Walk with Dr. Len Reitsma
Come join PSU's avian ecologist and professor, Dr. Len Reitsma, in the early morning at D Acres for a bird walk on our trails. Learn about local Migratory Birds of New England, their calls, and their relationship to D Acres' habitat. Bring a camera and take some photos. Free and Open to the Public.
Saturday, May 21st ~ 8pm ~ Once Upon a Moonlit Night...
Once a month hit the woods on the eve of the full moon and get in touch with nature! We'll take a stroll through our trails and fields, enjoying the night sky. Tour will be led by Josh Trought or another staff member.
Thursday, May 26 ~ 6pm ~
Supper Club with Chef Dunstan Smith
Come join us for our first "Supper Club" at D Acres! As a celebration of local food, you will enjoy a sit down dinner of two or three plated courses, a community-style dinner, and dessert, prepared with local products and seasonal produce from the farm. The menu is set by the chef. The event is BYOB (there is a recorking fee), limited to 20 people, and costs $30 per person, not including tip. Sign up must be made by the Monday prior to the supper by calling D Acres at 603-786-2366. Please indicate any food allergies or dietary restrictions when you call.
(Photo Credit: Dunstan Smith's FaceBook page
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Friday, May 27th ~ 6pm Potluck ~ 7pm Open Mic ~ Potluck & Open Mic Night!
More family fun at the LAST Friday Potluck & Open Mic Night! We host some of the best local entertainment in the area. Join us for a potluck feast, and stay for music, poetry reading, joke-telling, and more! Bring a dish, bring the family, and bring some fun! Free and open to all!
Saturday, May 28th ~ 10 AM - 4 PM ~
Last Saturday Volunteer Day
From 10-4 p.m. we work together on various farm projects. Trail work, harvesting, repairs, firewood processing, tea making, making potting soil are examples of what your hands will be doing! Please give us a call and lettuce know you are coming! We'll feed you a wonderful lunch, and we are all GREAT company!!
Sunday, May 29 ~ 1pm-4pm ~
Growing Gourmet Mushrooms in Your Yard and Garden with Dan Bensonoff
During this hands-on workshop instructor Dan Bensonoff (NOFA/Mass) will share the techniques necessary to grow edible mushrooms in your landscape, whether it be a vegetable garden, orchard or forest. Dan will discuss and demonstrate companion planting with fungi, shiitake log cultivation, and explore how to make use of waste materials and neglected spaces through mushroom cultivation. This workshop will primarily focus on Stropharia (Wine Cap) and Shiitake mushrooms, but the techniques participants will learn can be applied to a number of species. Please call D Acres to register at 603-786-2366, and space is limited to 25 people. There is a fee of $25 per person, and each person gets an inoculated Shiitake log to take home.
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June Events
Thursday, June 2nd ~ Two Seatings of 5pm and 7:30pm ~
Supper Club with Chef Dunstan Smith
Come join us for our "Supper Club" at D Acres! As a celebration of local food, you will enjoy a sit down dinner of two or three plated courses, a community-style dinner, and dessert, prepared with local products and seasonal produce from the farm. There will be two seatings (each limited to 20 people), and the menu is set by the chef. It is a BYOB (there is a recorking fee) and costs $30 per person, not including tip. Sign up must be made by the Monday prior to the supper by calling D Acres at 603-786-2366. Please make sure to indicate which seating you wish to attend and also mention any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
Every Sunday of the Month ~ Dawn to Dusk ~ Open Trails at D Acres of NH
Most of the 180 acres managed by D Acres is forest land. In addition to its role in providing clean air and water, the forest is a wonderful place to explore as well as a valuable resource. We maintain a trail system with over 6 miles of trails for year round recreational activities, such as hiking, biking, skiing and snowshoeing. Open to all, so please come and enjoy!!
Sunday, June 5th ~10am -1pm ~ Tour 1pm ~
First Sunday - Farm Feast Breakfast and Tour
Every FIRST Sunday of the month, we host an "All-You-Should-Eat!" farm breakfast, serving local eggs cooked to order, D Acres' pork sausage/pulled pork, potatoes, fresh sautéed kale/greens from our gardens, and organic pancakes served with local maple syrup. Enjoy the breakfast with friends and family, then stick around for a full farm tour at 1 pm. $10 Suggested Donation (sliding scale of $5-$15).
Friday, June 10th ~ 6 pm Pizza ~ 7 pm Film "Our Land" 5-Part Webseries ~
Second Friday Family Pizza and a Movie Night
Every SECOND Friday of the month, It's time for Family Pizza & a Movie Night! We host an "All-You-Should-Eat" buffet style delicious selection of pizza topped with only the best farm fresh toppings, including fresh mozzarella cheese. After a full belly of pizza, relax and enjoy a thought-provoking film. There is also a movie for the kids. Open to all. $5-15 suggested donation.
Saturday, June 11th, and Sunday, June 12th ~
Permaculture Design Course Continues!
Saturday, June 11th ~ 7pm at Pease Library, Plymouth, NH ~
Talk on "Human Dimensions of Natural Resource Management"
by Dr. Rob Robertson
D Acres is hosting a speaker from the New Hampshire Speakers Bureau, Dr. Rob Robertson, who will be giving an hour long talk followed by a question and answer period. Refreshments will be served prior to the event, and include our farm-fresh herbal tea! Please click here for an overview of Dr. Robertson's presentation and biography.
Monday, June 20th ~ 8pm ~ Once Upon a Moonlit Night...
Once a month hit the woods on the eve of the full moon and get in touch with nature! We'll take a stroll through our trails and fields, enjoying the night sky. Tour will be led by Josh Trought or another staff member.
Friday, June 24th ~ 6pm Potluck ~ 7pm Open Mic ~ Potluck & Open Mic Night!
More family fun at the LAST Friday Potluck & Open Mic Night! We host some of the best local entertainment in the area. Join us for a potluck feast, and stay for music, poetry reading, joke-telling, and more! Bring a dish, bring the family, and bring some fun! Free and open to all!
Saturday, June 25th ~ 10 AM - 4 PM ~ Last Saturday Volunteer Day
From 10-4 p.m. we work together on various farm projects. Trail work, harvesting, repairs, firewood processing, tea making, making potting soil are examples of what your hands will be doing! Please give us a call and lettuce know you are coming! We'll feed you a wonderful lunch, and we are all GREAT company!!
