UPCOMING
WFCF EVENTS:
Potluck and Stargazing w/ Astronomer and WFCF member Andrew West
Wed., June 29
8-10pm
At the Farm
240 Beaver St.
Potluck to start at 8pm with stargazing to follow after dark.
Bring a dish to share
FREE Event
All are welcome!
There will be a telescope for viewing, but feel free to bring your own if you have one!
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Breakfast on the Farm
Sat., July 16
10am-1pm
At the Farm
240 Beaver St.
Featuring farm fresh recipes prepared by chef Joh Kokubo of Kitchen on Common restaurant.
Bring a blanket or chairs and your friends!
$5/person,$10/family
This event is part of Waltham Historic Days
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UPCOMING
EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITY:
Kids Day at the Union Sq. Farmers' Market
Sat., June 25
9am-1pm
Union Sq., Somerville
FREE Event
All are welcome!
Click here for details
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Strawberry Fete
Thurs., June 30
6-9pm
Historic Gore Place
Waltham
Food, music and art show to benefit Boston Area Gleaners (BAG).
$25 adult, $10 student, U-13 free
Email BAG or call 781-894-3212 for more information or to register |
WISH LIST:
Education Supplies:
Fanny Packs
Dish/Hand Towels
Small drinking cups for kids, made out of reusable/washable plastic
Buttons
Paint brushes, lg. & sm.
Air Popper for popcorn
Farm Supplies:
Clean 5-gallon buckets w/ lids, food grade
55-gallon barrels w/ lids
Office Supplies:
Mail Scale
Miscellaneous:
Picnic Tables
A Carpenter for a few hours to erect signage
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Schedule your volunteer group visit today!
OR
Join us for volunteer
drop-in hours
Tues. - Sat.
Click here to see our website with specific dates and age guidelines, as well as a calendar of available dates for group scheduling.
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Bike Tune-Ups at Waltham Farmers' Market
to benefit Waltham Fields Community Farm!
This Saturday: June 25, 10am-1pm
1 Moody St., Waltham
 | | Nathan Weston (WFCF Board Secretary) and his wife Joanna arrive to the farm in tandem. |
Bring your bike to the Waltham Farmers' Market between 10am and 1pm on Saturday and let WFCF Board Member Nathan Weston provide a basic cleaning and adjustment.
Tune-ups are just $20 and all proceeds benefit the farm's food access & education programs. |
NEW MERCHANDISE:
Benefit Concert CD for Sale
Back in December '09, musicians Kris Delmhorst, Tim Gearan, Barry Rothman, Eric Royer and Sean Staples teamed up with farmers Dan Roberts and Amanda Cather to put on a fantastic concert to support Waltham Fields Community Farm's charitable programming.
We're thrilled to present a collection of live tracks from this concert in our new cd - Nourish: Music to Benefit Waltham Fields Community Farm. Click here to learn more about the performers, see the track list, and find out how you can purchase the cd!
 | | From left to right: Farmers Dan Roberts and Amanda Cather are joined by Kris Delmhorst on fiddle for "Little Birds" |
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Summer Youth Programs at WFCF
REGISTER TODAY!
Join us in the Learning Garden this summer to experience the height of the growing season at Waltham Fields Community Farm! Planting, harvesting, crafts, games, and food preparation are just a few of the many exciting activities we have in store this season!
NEW! Farmer-For-A-Week Summer Program
For children entering grades 4-6
Monday-Friday
August 8th-12th
9am-3pm
Find out more!
Children's Learning Garden Programs Co-sponsored by the Waltham Recreation Dept.
Two sessions for children entering 1st-3rd grade:
Monday-Thursday, August 1st-4th , 9am-12pm
Monday-Thursday, August 15th-18th, 9am-12pm
For more information and registration go to the Waltham Recreation Department website.
Little Sprouts Family Programs
For children under 4 and their caregivers
Two sessions Wednesday, July 6th
9am-10:30am or 11am-12:30pm
Two sessions Friday, August 5th
9am-10:30am or 11am-12:30pm
Join Farm Educator Paula Jordan to enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of summer on the farm with activities, crafts, songs, walks, and more! Fee: $10/family.
To sign up: email Jericho with your name, your child's name and age, phone number, email, and which date/s and time slot/s you plan to attend. |
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Volunteer Group Spotlight
Hyatt Regency Hotels
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Hyatt Regency employees work alongside
our farm crew on a beautiful June day! |
 | | WFCF Education and Volunteer Coordinator, Jericho Bicknell, points out the weeds to be plucked (and possibly eaten in the case of the lamb's quarters seen here). |
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Hyatt volunteers smile at the end of a job well done.
Thanks to all those who helped out! |
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Waltham Fields Community Farm Staff
Claire Kozower, Executive Director Jericho Bicknell, Education & Volunteer Coordinator Amanda Cather, Farm Manager Andy Scherer, Field Manager Dan Roberts, Field Manager
Assistant Growers/Farmers in Training: Larisa Jacobson and Lauren Weinberg
Farm Crew:
Rachel Dutton, Andy Friedberg, Courney Giancaterino, Rachel Kaplan, Shira Tiffany, Laura Van Tassel
Learning Garden Educators: Marie Benkley, Rebekah Carter, Kristin Cleveland, Dede Dussault, and Paula Jordan Summer Fellow (from Stanford's Center for Public Service): Joanna Rosene-Mirvis
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