Fall/Winter 2024 Playgroup Reflections
Fall 2024 playgroups were a huge hit, with as many as 35 attendees on Nov. 5! Children and families loved exploring the garden in the fall.
The Magic of Anthotype
A Conversation with Mary Kocal In 2024, as part of our 30th Anniversary celebrations, the Friends of the Community Growing Center...
In Memory of Liza Kitchell: Volunteer, Musician & Friend
Scroll through the slideshow below for a glimpse into the magic that Liza brought to the Growing Center through her artistic talents and...
Older Adults & Community Gardening:
Fostering Elder-Friendly Spaces Hello, my name is Sydney Gill, and I am a recent graduate from the Department of Occupational Therapy at...
A Dedicated Volunteer, A Generous Grant!
We are so excited to announce that one of our volunteers, Rachael Aresco, recently applied for and received an Employee Community...
Earth Day 2024: Pollinators, Plantings and Possibilities!
Scattered throughout the garden, volunteers came together to share information about climate change, the environment, and sustainability.
Winter Wonders: A Recap of the Season
Can you sense that spring is here - even without a calendar? Pussy willows and other buds are showing up; purple and yellow crocuses...
The Five Senses: Children’s Experience of the Maple Boil
Imagine you’re a small child, setting foot in the Growing Center during the Maple Boil. You see smoke rising from the large metal boiler...
Meet Our Newest Board Members!
At January’s Annual Meeting, we welcomed two new members to the Friends of the Community Growing Center Board of Directors: Gretchen...
A Note from Our New Operations Manager!
Hi, everyone! My name is Bethany Burke, and I am the new Operations Manager at the Somerville Community Growing Center! I am so excited...