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SUMMARY:28th Annual North Quabbin Garlic and Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:Hope Grows Here \nDon’t miss the “Festival that Stinks\,” a family friendly destination held amid the fall foliage on a historic farm in Orange\, MA. Wander among over 100 exhibitors with amazing art\, farm-fresh products and food\, healing arts\, and community organizations. Three stages delight with music\, performance\, and spoken word. Travel the globe with glorious garlic cuisine and chef demos. Enjoy the free kids’ art-making tent and garlic games for all ages. Orange is the new green! Skill up with local living workshops\, EVs on display\, and only 2 bags of trash for 8\,000 people. \nHope Grows Here is the festival theme for the year and celebrates the impact of this long-standing event. Hope grows the local economy: five million dollars over 28 years has circulated on the festival fields to support local artists\, farmers\, food producers\, and performers. Hope grows through gardens not garbage\, with over 4\,000 bags kept out of landfills over the years\, and food waste transformed into compost to fill 500 garden beds. Hope grows as children raised attending the festival now bring their own families to enjoy the games\, performance\, skill building workshops\, and art-making for all ages. Hope grows among over 40 local environmental\, arts\, food security\, and wellness organizations and projects who’ve shared $75\,000 in festival grants made to address pressing needs and regional vitality. All of this is made possible through a fully volunteer organizing committee of friends and neighbors\, 200 volunteers the festival weekend\, dedicated exhibitors\, performers\, and presenters\, and enthusiastic attendees from near and far! \nInflation busting general admission is only $10 for the weekend and $5 for students\, seniors\, and Card to Culture: (EBT\, WIC\, and ConnectorCare cardholders). Kids 12 and under are free. Save time\, buy tickets online starting Sept 1. Visit www.garlicandarts.org for the full array of exhibitors\, performances and workshops\, and parking and shuttle info. No pets\, service animals only. Be a festival volunteer! Learn more and sign up to volunteer for a shift- there are many tasks from which to choose.  \nThe North Quabbin Garlic and Arts Festival is organized by an all-volunteer committee of friends and neighbors. The non-profit fiscal sponsor is Common Good. Visit www.garlicandarts.org for the whole bulb\, and follow the festival on facebook: Garlic&Arts and Instagram @garlicandarts for regular updates on all of the great exhibitors\, performers\, and happenings!
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LOCATION:Forsters Farm\, 60 Chestnut Hill Rd.\, Orange\, 01364\, United States
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual Just Roots Hootenanny Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate community and the local harvest at the second annual Just Roots Hootenanny in our historic barn! We’ll have live local music from the Celebration Brass Band of Vermont\, dancing\, complimentary snacks and wood-fired pizza from Hearthstone Artisan Bakery\, beverages\, and a silent auction featuring donated local gifts and services. \nLocal beer and cocktails available for purchase from Incandescent Brewing. \nTickets: $40 in advance / $50 at the door \nAll proceeds support Just Roots’ ongoing work to provide affordable farm shares and nutrition support for households experiencing food insecurity in Franklin County and across Massachusetts. \nMore information and tickets:\njustroots.org/event/hootenanny/ \n2026 Hootenanny 8.5x11 poster FINAL with sponsors
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LOCATION:Just Roots Community Farm\, 34 Glenbrook Dr\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:BAV’s Farm Business Accelerator Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:BAV’s Farm Business Accelerator is a new\, two-year program bringing individualized 1:1 technical assistance\, expert perspectives\, peer learning\, farm visits\, and implementation funds to a cohort of farmers across Berkshire\, Columbia\, Dutchess\, and Litchfield counties. The program begins in November 2026. \nLearn more
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LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Weekly Chestnut Roastings at Big River Chestnuts
DESCRIPTION:Come out to Big River Chestnuts for roasted and fresh chestnuts\, seasonal treats\, forest foods and drinks\, and to explore the beautiful farm grounds every Saturday 10-4pm\, beginning October 3rd through December\, or until supplies run out.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more
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LOCATION:Big River Chestnuts\, 195 River Road\, Sunderland\, MA\, 01375\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Volunteer and Connect: Garlic Planting Plus!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for garlic planting and other farm tasks\, plus learn about our abundant no-till gardens\, solar greenhouses\, energy efficient structures. Optional potluck follows at 5.30. RSVP deb@seedsofsolidarity.org appreciated so we can plan some great projects! \nLearn more
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LOCATION:Seeds of Solidarity Farm\, Orange\, MA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rich and Healthy: No-till for Successful Farms and Garden
DESCRIPTION:Are you a farmer or market gardener seeking to start or transition to no-till methods that use simple tools\, build healthy soil\, reduce labor and cost inputs\, promote climate resilience and increase your connection to the land? You’ll learn several no-till\, climate resilience techniques in this experiential\, day-long workshop with seasoned farmer Ricky Baruc. Plus\, special guest soil science presenter. Sliding scale $65-$95. Space limited\, email deb@seedsofsolidarity.orgto register. Soup and salad lunch included. Scholarships for farmers of color\, or new farmers going no-till. Let us know if this is you! \nLearn more
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LOCATION:Seeds of Solidarity Farm\, Orange\, MA\, United States
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SUMMARY:20th Annual Harvest Home Festival & 5K
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season and support hunger relief at Community Harvest Project’s 20th Annual Harvest Home Festival & 5K! Enjoy a scenic 5K farm run\, live music\, food and beer\, local vendors\, kids’ activities\, hayrides\, pumpkin trebuchets\, apple cannons\, in-person raffle and online auction\, and more! See full schedule of events on our website. \nDon’t miss the Online Auction (Oct 26 – Nov 2)\nFestival admission included with 5K registration! \nAll proceeds support Community Harvest Project’s mission to engage and educate volunteers to grow fruits and vegetables for local hunger relief. \nDate: Sunday\, November 1\, 2026 \nTime: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (5K starts at 11:00 AM \nRegistration/check-in opens at 10:15 AM) \nLocation: Community Harvest Project\, 37 Wheeler Rd\, North Grafton\, MA 01536 \nFestival Admission: $10/person | $50/family max | Kids under 5 free Website: community-harvest.org/harvesthome
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T090000
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SUMMARY:Advanced Design Workshop | Plant Systems for the Anthropocene: Strategies for Design and Care featuring Claudia West
DESCRIPTION:There is an urgent need for ecologically rich\, inspiring plantings in the places where we live\, work\, and play. \nIn this workshop\, Claudia introduces her firm’s innovative approach—combining ecological models\, computer simulations\, and restoration strategies to design resilient\, low-maintenance plant systems. These systems address real-world challenges such as tight budgets\, tough site conditions\, and limited horticultural expertise. Claudia will explore the transformative potential of more autonomous planting strategies to combat habitat loss and species decline in an urbanizing\, warming world. Through compelling case studies\, she will demonstrate how well-designed plant systems can support biodiversity while enriching the human experience. Participants will engage in hands-on design exercises and group discussions to apply these ideas in practice. This one-day workshop is specifically designed for landscape designers and architects. \nLearn more & apply\nLearning objectives \n\nUnderstand how ecological models and restoration principles can inform the design of resilient\, low-maintenance planting systems.\nIdentify strategies to overcome common barriers in planting design and management\, including limited budgets\, harsh conditions\, and maintenance constraints.\nExplore the role of more autonomous planting systems in addressing habitat loss and supporting biodiversity in urban environments.\nDiscover methods for making resilient plant systems both visually compelling and emotionally evocative.\nApply key concepts through hands-on design exercises that translate theory into practice for real-world landscape challenges.”\n\nCEU INFORMATION \nThis daylong workshop has been approved for the following CEU’s. Additional CEU’s are being sought and will be posted here as they are approved. \n\nAssociation of Professional Landscape Designers (APLD 4.25)\nChesapeake Bay Landscape Professionals (CBLP 6.0)\nLandscape Architecture Continuing Education System (6.0 credits)\n\n  \nMEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR \n \nClaudia West is a leading voice in the emerging field of ecological planting design. Known for her passionate advocacy of plant-driven design\, Claudia is a widely sought-after speaker and consultant who applies the technologies of plant systems to bring essential natural functions back into our cities and towns. She has worked on all sides of the green industry—as a designer\, a grower\, installer\, and land manager—grounding her innovative work in pragmatic solutions that address the realities of our urbanizing world. She is the co-author of the critically acclaimed book\, Planting in a Post-Wild World. \nHaving grown up on a family-owned nursery\, florist business\, and design/build firm in eastern Germany\, Claudia was propagating plants before she could walk. Her love of American native plants brought her to the U.S.\, where she worked at Blue Mount Nurseries in Maryland and immersed herself in the study of American flora and Mid-Atlantic ecosystems. Claudia holds a Master’s Degree of Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning from the Technical University of Munich\, Germany. Her intense studies of plant habitats and the science of plant community-based design strategies at the renowned school for horticulture in Weihenstephan\, Germany\, built a solid foundation for her current work. Before co-founding Phyto Studio\, Claudia was an ecological sales manager at North Creek Nurseries\, a wholesale perennial grower in Landenberg\, PA. Her work was focused on bridging the gap between growers\, designers\, and land managers\, as well as introducing more functional and beautiful ecological plants into the nursery trade. \n  \nTICKET INFORMATION \n\n$375 for ELA Members\n$450 for Non-Members\n\n  \n\nDate: Nov 10\, 2026\nLocation: Brookside Gardens | 1800 Glenallan Ave. Wheaton\, Maryland 20902\nTime: 9 am – 3:30 pm
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LOCATION:Brookside Garden\, 1800 Glenallan Ave\, Wheaton\, Maryland\, 20902\, United States
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SUMMARY:10th Annual Massachusetts Food System Forum
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the 10th annual Massachusetts Food System Forum \nPlease save November 19\, 2026 for the tenth annual Forum! This year’s Forum will be held at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester. Tickets will be available for purchase around September 1\, 2026. \nAs we approach the 2027-2028 legislative session\, we will use this unique annual gathering opportunity as a space to dig into ongoing progress & challenges\, and consider how to advance our shared priorities through policy & systems change in the coming years. Sessions will feature in depth discussion and group strategizing. Anticipated topics include: \n\nLand Access; Succession Planning\nReducing Food Insecurity; Access to Local Food\nAgricultural Climate Resilience\nFood System Education & Workforce Development\nFood Waste Prevention & Reduction\n\nThe Collaborative appreciates our growing list of sponsors of the 2026 Forum including many who sponsor the Forum every year! Thank you to Farm Credit East\, Green City Growers\, LEAF\, Franklin County CDC\, Dempsey Associates\, Eastern Research Group\, Inc.\, and Marty’s Local. Your generous support and partnership helps us to put on this event every year.
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LOCATION:College of the Holy Cross\, 1 College St.\, Worcester\, 01060\, United States
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SUMMARY:Regen Ag Weekend 2027
DESCRIPTION:Presented by farmers and gardeners for farmers and gardeners \nJanuary 8–10\, 2027 \nEast Lyme High School · East Lyme\, Connecticut\, USA \nProceeds will be donated to organizations growing food for those facing food insecurity within our communities. \n  \nLearn more & register\n 
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LOCATION:East Lyme High School\, East Lyme\, CT\, United States
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