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We help low-income individuals, families, and communities in North Central Massachusetts realize the many benefits of food gardening.

Leominster, MA
Joined April 2009
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Ringing in the 4th of July holiday with our first #harvest for our Seed to Community program! Today at the Maybarton Garden in Clinton, we harvested three pounds of beautiful #cilantro with our two fantastic... facebook.com/1125034686/post…
The weather was perfect today for our third annual mushroom workshop! Attendees learned about the many nutritional benefits of mushrooms, sampled some delicious homemade mushroom dishes, and got to innoculate... facebook.com/GrowingPlaces/p…
Did you know its Older American's month? Join us at Heywood Hospital from 11:30 am to 2 pm for a Malnutrition Awareness Clinic for Older Adult Health on Monday May 13th! Learn about the Healthy Incentives... facebook.com/GrowingPlaces/p…
A huge thank you to Philanthropy Massachusetts and BankofAmerica for the Nonprofit Learning Institute series that GP just participated in. Keep up the amazing work to support MA communities!
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Did you know that certain neighborhoods in Leominster qualify for FREE TREES through Greening the Gateway Cities- Leominster? We accept tree plantings on a rolling bases and spots for the spring are filling up, so call 617-626-1514 to learn more! facebook.com/GrowingPlaces/p…
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We did it! Project Bread's 51st Walk for Hunger & 5K Run Also, check out this Fresh Food truck that was at the event. Let us know if you Like it for our community!
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Healthy Fresh Produce is Coming to a Local Food Pantry Near You! Check out these amazing volunteers particpating in our first ever Seed to Community orientation. They are growing produce in our gardens for... facebook.com/GrowingPlaces/p…
Dear Healthy Food Access Champions! Just 3 days left to donate to support Growing Places team in Project Bread's 51st Annual Walk for Hunger and we have $620 left to raise! We need YOUR support today to continue... facebook.com/GrowingPlaces/p…
Make sure you join Greening the Gateway Cities- Leominster tomorrow at Doyle Field to celebrate Arbor Day! This event will be held rain or shine and is completely FREE. facebook.com/GrowingPlaces/p…
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PLEASE DONATE AND A QUICK UPDATE! We've raised $130 of our $750 goal for Project Bread's 51st Walk for Hunger & 5K Run with just 4 days to go! We are participating in a pilot program where Growing Places will receive 60% of the donations received to... bit.ly/2Zw6XwP
Food security is NOT just about food access, its about equitable access to nutritious food. We've raised $80 of our $750 goal. With less than two weeks left,Please donate to support GP's staff and Board members... facebook.com/GrowingPlaces/p…
What says Earth Day better than worms! Check out our table in Leominster High School's cafe in collaboration with the nutrition department showing off Vermicomposting. FYI: Worms have 5 hearts and they breathe... facebook.com/GrowingPlaces/p…
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looking for a fun way to kick of your spring season? Stop by Doyle Field on Arbor Day to celebrate trees and all that they do for Leominster with us! facebook.com/GrowingPlaces/p…
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Tonight is the night! make sure you stop by the Leominster Office of Emergency Management at 6pm to learn all about urban trees and to sign up to receive FREE TREES this spring. facebook.com/GrowingPlaces/p…
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Check out this great event happening next Tuesday Honest Weight Artisan Beer! Learn how to reduce waste at your business or event. facebook.com/events/57523354… facebook.com/GrowingPlaces/p…
It's still too early to start planting outside, so we went over to the Leominster Senior Center today to teach interested seniors how to plant microgreens right on their windowsill! We love microgreens at GP!... facebook.com/GrowingPlaces/p…
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