Flemer Green Community Orchard

07/14/2013

- Way to go Newark! "The event underscored the City’s commitment to providing access to food and preserving open and green spaces through its inspiring and innovative use of public land for urban agriculture."

Newark, NJ -- June 26th, 2013 – Mayor Cory A. Booker, South Ward Council Member Ras Baraka, members of the Newark Municipal Council, the City of Newark Office of Sustainability, Food Policy Directo...

07/02/2013

- Polo returns to the Flemer Field.

The familiar sight of polo ponies and players will return to the Flemer Field in Waitsfield this summer when the remnants of the Sugarbush Polo Club return to the field.

04/04/2013

- A new documentary looks at California's first public fruit orchard.

There are only two cities in North America that allow fruit trees to be planted on public property: San Francisco and Guadalajara, Mexico.

03/02/2013

With all the cheap junk food out there it's only sensible to make time and come home for a healthy salad- Luck

01/09/2013

- Hooray for L.A.'s first urban fruit park!

01/05/2013

- Interesting to see what other communities are doing.

At the Edible Schoolyard Project, we have worked for more than 20 years to cultivate and embody our mission – and ensure an edible education for every public school student in the United States.

12/25/2012

- Clever and lovely idea for the holiday. Since bananas don't grow here in the northeast and strawberries are not in season this time of year, what are yummy alternatives?

"The candy cane is made from strawberries and bananas and garnished with fresh mint." via Dietitians Online

12/05/2012

- More garden tools in the book bag.

Teachers at schools with their own gardens are bringing their classrooms to nature, encouraging students to plant, harvest and experiment with solar and wind energy.

12/01/2012

Whether you're just getting started or already knee-deep in your garden program, Annie's wants to help you connect kids to homegrown food. Enter your school for a garden grant now through December 15th at http://bit.ly/RM8DZh

05/12/2012

- Very cool. Many thanks to everyone involved in connecting the dots.

05/03/2012

- Check out this major statewide event happening right here in Waitsfield.

Join us in Waitsfield on Saturday, May 5!

CONNECT THE DOTS with 350.org and 350 Vermont