Needham Community Farm Educational Programs Offered
The Needham Community Farm invites the community to join them for fun and learning all summer long. Drop by the Pine Street site any Tuesday between 6 and 8 p.m. with the kids, friends and neighbors and help with farm chores. Also, check out the website, needhamfarm.org, throughout the summer for other volunteer opportunities and class offerings for children and adults.
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Come learn at the Needham Community Farm at one of their upcoming classes:
Register at www.needhamfarm.org.
Children's Programming:
- Gardeners in Training—For students entering grades 3-5. Enjoy four mornings of gardening fun. Learn about what’s growing at the farm, seeds and weeds, pollination and composting. Help with a variety of farm activities. When/where: Monday through Thursday, Aug. 27-30, 9 a.m. to noon; Pine St.
- Stories and Recipes for Hungry Minds—For preschoolers ages 4-5 with a parent. Cooking Class inspired by "Mother & Son Kitchen Book Club," a book by local authors Theresa Luu and Mirela Marku. When: Thursday, Sept. 20, 1-2 p.m.; Whole Foods Market Wellesley.
Adult Workshops:
- Canning Basics—This class will take participants though the basics of canning techniques. They will learn to can fresh tomatoes and possibly jam, if time permits. When/where: Saturday, Aug. 25, 2-4 p.m., Whole Foods Market Wellesley.
- Seed Saving—Learn the difference between open pollinated vs. hybrid seed, and different techniques for saving seed from a variety of garden crops. Participants will practice some of these techniques with crops growing at the farm. When/where: Thursday, Sept. 6, 9-11 a.m.; Pine Street
- Fermentation—Learn how to make your own fermented sauerkraut. Simple ingredients and an easy method will be used to create this naturally preserved food which improves your digestion. When/where: Saturday, Oct. 6, 2-4 p.m.; Whole Foods Market Wellesley
