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FARM
Greens Galore in the Greenhouse
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A Sea of New Growth
As we move into April, onion seedlings are almost ready to move outside for hardening off before planting; an abundance of early summer brassicas have sprouted (broccoli, cauliflower, kale and cabbage); and heat mats are helping to gently nudge heat-loving plants (tomatoes and eggplants) along. Plant sale seedlings are preparing to enter home gardens, while flower seedlings remind us that come July, there will be pick-your-own flower fields bursting with color. It's not too late to participate in this season's CSA (some options are already sold out) or Green Dollars program.
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EVENT
TONIGHT! Land's Sake Farm's Annual Meeting
Land's Sake Farmstand, April 8, 6-7:30pm
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All are welcome at Annual Meeting, the first in the Farmstand. The agenda features a review of 2024, a look ahead at 2025, and an overview of Land’s Sake’s expanded Hunger Relief Program. New board members will be installed and we'll give a warm farewell to Beth Marshdoyle, outgoing Board President, and other board members completing their terms. Light refreshments will be served.
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FARM
April is Earth Month - Visit the Farm and Celebrate with Us
| | Help Bring Farm-Scale Compost to Land's Sake | | | | As responsible stewards of the land, Land's Sake uses regenerative farming practices - compost, cover crops, mulch, limited soil disturbance, and no synthetic chemicals - to protect the environment and grow healthier food. | | Land's Sake is building a farm-scale compost system with the help of a generous grant from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources. We need to raise a final $24,000 to fully fund the $70,000 cost of the project. Every donation helps grow healthy plants that are better for people AND the environment. | | |
EDUCATION
Hands-On Education During April Break
$65 Members / $85 Non-Members Per Session
| | | | Register your K-12th grader for hands-on outdoor education. We'll frolic with the goats, plant seeds, take care of rabbits and chickens, read nature stories, make spring crafts, and cook with the best of spring produce. Learn more about our programs on our vacation week program page, or register using the links below! | | |
Friday Family Farm Time in April
Greet the Goats and Enjoy Family Farm Chores
| | | | Join us for family-friendly afternoon activities! On 4/11 and 4/25 we'll Greet the Goats: a half-hour for feeding, grooming, and playing with our new furry friends. Or, have your little farmers help us with our bunnies and chickens: join us for morning Family Farm Chores! | | |
T-Shirt Design Contest
Artist must be under 18. Designs due by April 26.
| | | | Know an artist under the age of 18? They can design this year's summer program shirt! Designs must be original, farm-themed, and single color. Email submissions to education@landssake.org by April 26. | | With support from the Town of Weston and the Weston Conservation Commission. |
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