Hamilton Wenham Green Newsletter Fostering Community Sustainability |
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Upcoming Meeting |
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Join us at our next meeting
April 5, 6:30-8, HW Library
We'll be discussing our upcoming town-wide infrared scanning program with Sagewell, Inc. This program will identify the buildings with the greatest potential for saving money from energy efficiency improvements such as insulation. We'll also kick start our Spring Garden Series with a seed-starting demonstration for home gardeners. (it's that time of year!) And we'll discuss the evolving 'Grow a Row' program that we're planning with the Accord Food Pantry.
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Spring Programs |
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Saturday, April 23rd, 8:30-1:30
Back by popular demand! Personal documents will be shredded, and clothing, books, and golf clubs will be collected. The shredding company, Pro-Shred, will donate all fees to Hamilton Wenham GREEN with the understanding that we would use the money to benefit the schools. Co-sponsored by Danversbank and Hamilton-Wenham GREEN. For more information click HERE
INFRARED SCANNING: Through a partnership with Sagewell, Inc, we're bringing free thermal imaging to town! Details to follow soon.
GARDENING PROGRAMS:
We're planning a series of events, starting with a seed starting demonstration at our meeting on April 5. We're also planning a "Grow A Row for the Hungry" program with the Accord Food Pantry. HWG President Greg Horner is growing lots of tomato seedlings, and has offered to donate some to anyone willing to grow them in their garden and donate the tomatoes to Accord. We're also planning to giveaway lettuce and carrot seeds for people who can grow an extra row for the hungry. Seed Swap - We may also offer a seed swap event at our May meeting - if you are interested email greg.horner@gmail.com
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Share the Green:
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We're growing - forward this email to a friend or neighbor who you think might be interested in what we're up to. Also have you seen our NEW WEBSITE? and Facebook page? Stay Connected!
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Do Something Green:
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Join our town-wide composting program! It's easy and you'll have access to free compost for your yard! Contact alisa_greco@yahoo.com to sign up.
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News and Resources
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At our recent potluck, 50+ people came together for a delicious dinner. We celebrated our 2010 successes and dedicated a new award:The Barbara Lawrence Community Sustainability Award,which will be awarded annually to someone in Hamilton or Wenham who goes the extra mile in fostering community sustainability. We recognized and thanked Barbara for her 3 1/2 years of leadership of Hamilton-Wenham GREEN.
Raised Beds: Preparing your garden beds for spring
A few simple steps to get your garden beds ready for spring will reduce your summer workload and set your garden up for a bountiful harvest. Here are some ideas which have made our garden more productive and easier to tend. Click Here for More Info Want to hear more? Here are More reasons to have a home Garden
How can record snowfalls be caused by global warming? Record warm weather, according to physicist Michio Kaku, can heat the oceans and generate more moisture, which in turn can drive larger storms, producing more snowfall. As global warming increases, we can expect record snowfalls to be more common. Get more details here
Ipswich Wind Turbine Arrives - Read more here
Stay Tuned for details of our upcoming Fruit Plant Fundraiser: You get great prices on raspberry and blueberry bushes and apple trees, and we get some funds to support our programs
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Volunteer of the Month: February and March
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February:
Cameron McNall, of Hamilton, for creating a beautiful Maple plaque for the "Barbara Lawrence Award for Community Sustainability
March: Jerry Gould of Hamilton-Wenham Family Chiropractic, and Josephine Currie,of Hamilton, for their organization of the March potluck honoring former HWG president Barbara Lawrence |
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Volunteer Opportunities! | |
VOLUNTEERS needed to help out at the April 23 "Shred-It Plus" clean out day, which runs 10:30-2. Volunteers will be greeting and directing people who come to drop off items, helping people unload their cars, etc.
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Join our list |
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Save $$ with HW Green
10% OFF Green Meadows Farm has offered us 10% off of all garden supplies, including seedlings, seeds, potting soil, and more - that's cheaper than the price online for High Mowing Seeds, plus no shipping costs, and we get to support a great local business! Just say you're with Hamilton-Wenham GREEN at the checkout, and save 10%!
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Located at: 656 Asbury Street Hamilton. Visit gmfarm.com or call 978 468 2277 for current hours and directions.
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