Seeds of Solidarity announces new workshops

ORANGE – Seeds of Solidarity Farm and Education Center in Orange announces its 2023 season of events with over 15 free and sliding scale workshops.

The organization’s Women Healing Women Healing Earth initiative consists of workshops that are offered singly. They are free or by donation to support access for women of all income levels. A range of presenters, diverse in cultural backgrounds, offer topics such as reiki and yoga, writing and journal making, botanical sketching and watercolor, local to global cooking, clay seed pots and more. Space in each is limited and preregistration is required. Priority is to women age 18 and older who live in the North Quabbin or Central Massachusetts regions, with those from nearby communities encouraged as well.

Other programs include a free solidarity inspiration series which begins with an April 29 presentation called Seed the Future: Planting Tips. For this 10:30 a.m., one-hour workshop, all are welcome and no preregistration is needed. Participants are welcome to enjoy a self-guided tour of Seeds of Solidarity’s no-till, climate resilient gardens, fields, greenhouses and energy efficient buildings after the presentation, as well as the bounty from the farmstand, which opens mid-April and features popular salad greens.

The organization has three Grow the Future sliding scale immersive workshops scheduled this season, including one on chestnut tree planting, science and cooking; a weekend building skills intensive; and a no-till gardening and farming workshop. A midsummer potluck features a conversation with the Seeds of Solidarity founders stemming from their book “Making Love While Farming: Field Guide to a Life of Passion and Purpose.” All programs take place at the Seeds of Solidarity site on Chestnut Hill Road in Orange.

For details on all workshops, preregistration info, and resources to Grow Food Everywhere, visit www.seedsofsolidarity.org.

Public celebration for Congressman John W. Olver

AMHERST — A public celebration in memory of former Congressman John W. Olver will be held on Sunday, April 16, at the Olver Design Building at UMass, Amherst. The ceremony will begin at 1 p.m., with reception to follow.

Legion looking for participants at Boys State

ATHOL — The American Legion is looking for two Athol High School junior boys to attend this year’s National American Legion Boy State program. Boy State is an educational leadership program that teaches students about the fundamental principles, organizational structure and core functions of the democratic government. Boy State will take place at Stonehill College in Easton from June 17-23. If you know anyone who might be interested in applying, reach out to Bill Wrigley at 978-830-4266 or emailwmjwrigley1954@gmail.com.

Rock N’ Volleyball game at Athol High

ATHOL—Watch Athol and Majar staff face off in the Rock N’ Volleyball game on Thursday, April 6, 6 p.m., at Athol High School. Teams from ACES, RCS, ARMS and AHS will take part in this fundraiser for the AHS Class of 2025. Cost is $3 for students and $5 for adults.

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