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Boo in the Barnyard with Martha's Vineyard Community Services

Halloween is just around the corner! Come on out to The FARM Institute for a family-friendly morning of tricks, treats, boos, and “baas” sponsored by Martha’s Vineyard Community Services. Stroll through the Katama Barn and Friendship Garden and as you walk, treat… Read More

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Wisdom Keeping: Abenaki Stories and Storytelling Traditions

Traditional Native American storyteller and historian of European and Abenaki heritage, Anne Jennison will give a performance of Traditional Abenaki stories at Appleton Farms in Ipswich, MA. Appleton Farms sits on part of the land also known as Agawam, within the traditional lands of the Pennacook Abenaki confederacy. The Abenaki… Read More

Corn husk creations

CraneExplorer: Corn Husk Creations

Celebrate Indigenous People’s Day by learning about Native American culture and crafting with us at The Crane Estate. Crane educators will share Indigenous stories and a fun craft learned from our collaborator Anne Jennison, an Abenaki storyteller and traditional performer. Learn about wampum, turtle island, the three sisters, and the… Read More

Weir River Farm Festival

Sensory-Friendly Fall Festival Hour at Weir River Farm

Join us at Weir River Farm for the Sensory-Friendly Fall Festival Hour! This program offers a dedicated hour with a reduced number of guests and quieter sensory friendly environment. Any family that would benefit from a limited capacity visit is welcome. Participants are welcome to stay past the sensory friendly… Read More

Weir River Farm Festival

Fall Festival at Weir River Farm

Grab your friends and family and join us at Weir River Farm for our Fall Festival! Visit with our farm animals, climb aboard a tractor, and make a farm craft! Play some fun festival games, get a farm tattoo, and enjoy live music. And don’t forget to check out a… Read More

Annual Urban Agriculture Fair

Calling all urban farmers, gardeners, beekeepers, composters, fruit-tree enthusiasts, climate activists, and anyone interested in learning more about urban agriculture in Boston! An annual celebration of 50+ years of grassroots urban agriculture in Boston. Learn directly from local urban farmers and gardeners who are on the ground feeding our community,… Read More