Vernal Pool Day -- Saturday, May 10th

Join Newton Community Farm & The Newton Conservators as we celebrate spring and Newton's vernal pools. Vernal pools are incredibly diverse ecosystems, supporting a wide array of amphibians, reptiles, and invertebrates. Join us as we explore vernal pool life, and discuss conservation issues facing Newton Vernal Pools.

Schedule of Events:

10:00 - 12:00 -- Vernal Pool Walk. Meet at west end of Saw Mill Brook Parkway, at trailhead to Charles River Path. We will visit several vernal pools; for those of you who attended the walk last year, we will visit different pools. Flat terrain, fairly easy walk. Adults & children welcome.

12:00 - 1:00 -- Take a break, or picnic at the farm (please bring your own picnic).

1 - 4:00 -- Vernal Pool Extravaganza back at Newton Community Farm. Come and see vernal pool critters under the microscope, learn to identify frog & toad calls by ear, check out the turtle display, read maps of Newton's vernal pools, and more! Adults & children are welcome.

This event will be canceled by heavy rain - to receive cancellation notice, or for additional information, email Jon Regosin at berkowitz.regosin@verizon.net.

directions to Sawmill Brook Parkway from the farm

May 30 and 31 Barn cleanout work days

On Friday and Saturday, May 30 and 31, we will need volunteers to clean out the barn to get ready for the barn renovation. Please show up any time between 8:30 and 5 pm either (or both) days. Wear sturdy clothing, bring work gloves, and rain gear if necessary (we will work rain or shine).

We have already identified the valuable and historic items that we want to keep. We have also removed the metals that can be sold or recycled.

Our plan for the two days is to clean the barn, the farmhouse basement, and the grounds, of the remaining stuff that accumulated over the years but has no use to us. We will have a dumpster in the driveway to take it all away after the weekend. Any questions, please call Peter Barrer 617-630-0923 or Greg at the farm (617-916-9655).

June 7 (Saturday) 2-4pm Please join us for an afternoon of fun at the farm as we kick off our 2008 season. We will open our on-site Farm Stand, lead tours of the Farm, have activities for kids, and give you the opportunity to socialize with other interesting people in this community. Our website will have more information soon!

June (dates to be decided) Two education classes are planned: Composting Your Yard Waste and Container Gardening with Edible Plants. Stay tuned for more information.

Newton Angino Community Farm   A CSA project serving the Newton community through produce sales, educational programming, special events, open space & historic preservation