Seeds of Solidarity Education Center
Calendar of Events 2010 - click for printable PDF
Solidarity Saturday Tour
Saturday June 12, 10-11.30 AM
Experience our farm, home and education center that integrate solar greenhouses, energy efficient buildings, abundant market gardens, solar electric and hot water systems, biodiesel vehicles. Free! If you wish, bring a potluck lunch then stay for the afternoon workshop.
No-Till Gardening for Life
Saturday June 12, 1-3 PM
Permanent raised beds, mulching and ‘the cardboard method’ build fertile living soil, produce abundant food and mitigate climate change. We offer this free workshop to support your efforts to Grow Food Everywhere.
Grow Food Everywhere! at Omega
July 2-4
We are delighted to be invited to teach at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck New York. Contact eOmega.org for full details and to register.
Earth and Spirit Retreat for Adults
July 9-11
Many workshops focus on either practical skills towards sustainability or spiritual practices. This weekend retreat is unique in that it unites both. We’ll weave contemplative practice including meditation and yoga with interactive workshops on growing food, renewable energy, and sacred, energy efficient design. Please join us in creating community and a life-affirming vision. Pre-registration necessary, space limited. Contact us for full description and fee information. Discount to Seeds of Solidarity supporters.
School Gardens and Greenhouses
Thursday August 12, 2-5 PM
This popular workshop features school garden and greenhouse techniques, curriculum connections, and service learning. Geared toward educators, all are welcome. PDPs available. $20 covers materials and refreshments. Discount for supporters. Spaces limited, pre-registration required.
Earth and Spirit Retreat for Youth
August 20-22
A weekend retreat for young people ages 15-18 to inspire skills and vision for surviving and thriving. Call for info.
12h Annual North Quabbin
Garlic and Arts Festival
Saturday and Sunday October 2 and 3
10 AM to 5PM Forster’s Farm, Orange
A scent-sational destination for fabulous family fun, amazing art and agriculture, and serious skills for local living. At our tent, enjoy garlic-growing workshops then choose from a unique selection to plant or eat. Savor farm fresh cuisine served by our SOL Garden teens. New! Rustic Sacred Structures for joy and sale. What, only 3 bags of trash for 10,000 people? Get the whole bulb: admission, directions, solar-powered entertainment at www.garlicandarts.org
Solidarity Saturday
Saturday October 23, 10-11.30 AM
See June 12th tour description.
Growing Community
Saturday October 23, 1-3 PM
We are thrilled to live among creative and skilled folks. We’ll do a neighborhood tour that includes Little White Goat dairy and examples of innovative energy efficiency in new construction and a renovated farm house.
Grow Food Everywhere TM Trainings
Bring us to your school or community for a workshop that inspires, educates and transforms. Contact us for fees and info.
UPCOMING BENEFITS!
Saturday, May 15
Cycle Design hosts a local motorcycle ride to benefit Seeds of Solidarity. Contact them at 978-249-2244
Saturday, December 4
Seeds of Solidarity steps out with a Zydeco Dance Party and Auction to benefit our youth programs, at the Orange Town Hall. Contact us for details.
Seeds of Solidarity Education Center
a non-profit organization that provides people of all ages with the inspiration and practical tools to use renewable energy and grow food in their communities.
Our 2010 Education Programs are made possible through
grants from the Green Leaf Foundation, Frances Fund,
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, Cardinal Brook Trust,
MA Cultural Council Youth Reach, Hannaford Bros, MA 2020,
And contributions from individuals like you! |
