JANUARY

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​Pub Sing (Music)

First & Third Tuesdays, 6:00-8:00 pm

A pub-style sing along. Anyone can lead a song, but no-one is obliged to. Drinking songs and sea chanteys always go over well, but anything with a good, singable chorus will be appreciated! Covid precautions: Because singing is a relatively high-risk activity, please attend only if fully vaccinated, boosted, and symptom-free.

Contact: Jeff at jeff.keller@gmail.com 

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Introduction to Plant and Wildlife Monitoring (Educational)

for Conservation with Earthwise Aware

Saturday, January 11, 2:00-3:30 pm

Join Claire and Earthwise Aware (EwA) citizen scientists and learn how to observe and record the plants, insects, and animals of the Somerville Growing Center. With these observation events and through the EwA photo documentation using the iNaturalist platform, we contribute to biodiversity science while enjoying the outdoors together in this beautiful little garden. Also learn about EwA’s arthropod (insect and spider) and phenology studies at the Growing Center.

Contact: Claire O’Neill at claire.oneill@earthwiseaware.org 

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Family Winter Playdate in the Garden (Winter Series)

Sundays, January 12 & February 9, 12:00-2:00 pm

Stop by the garden to play! Get some fresh air and exercise in the garden in winter. View flyer here.

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Visit the Growing Center table at the Winter Farmers Market

(Outreach)

Saturday, January 18, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm

Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Ave, Somerville

Join us for our annual Seed Swap; bring seeds to share and/or take some home to start dreaming up your 2025 growing plans. We will have some native seeds harvested at the Center or locally. Join local efforts to encourage more native pollinators in Somerville.  Place an order for our High Mowing Organic Seed Sale (check here for online ordering).  Learn about ways to get involved this year, including volunteering for the Maple Syrup Project. 

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Winter Sowing: Native Seeds (Winter Series)

Sunday, January 19, 1:00-2:00 pm

Help support planting of native plants by winter sowing. Soil and seeds available. Dress for the weather, this workshop will be held all outdoors. Check our social media for any last minute weather related cancellations or rescheduling. View flyer here.

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Friends of the Growing Center Annual Meeting (Educational)

Sunday, January 26, 3:00-5:00 pm

10 Prospect Street, 7th Floor Business Lounge (New lab building next to Life Alive in Union Square)     

Join us at Union Square's newest commercial building - 10 Prospect Street - where the Friends will share our accomplishments from the 2024 calendar year, including visitor and volunteer numbers and statistics & fundraising and financial data like the final numbers from our 30-30-30 campaign; present the budget for the year ahead; and approve the proposed slate of Board Members and Officers. We will also share administrative changes in store for 2025, opportunities to get involved, and related reflection/planning activities for the coming year. All are invited - please join us for camaraderie, refreshments, gorgeous city views and our latest updates! Contact volunteer@thegrowingcenter.org with any questions.​​​​​