Daily Archives: March 26, 2016

Gardener Assistant Program on the Esplanade

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The Esplanade Association will begin its Gardener Assistant Program, which is an 8 week program (May 3 – June 21)  to get recurring volunteers out during the months of May and June to help out the Esplanade Association’s Horticulture staff in gardening and horticulture needs. The activities will run from 10:00am-12:00pm, and tasks will include weeding, mulching, dead-heading and more.

The Association will be holding in-person interviews starting in April to gauge volunteer interest and commitment. Prior gardening experience is preferred.

If you are interested please reach out to Kyle Richard, the Volunteer and Program Manager, at krichard@esplanadeassociation.org or call 617-227-0365 for more details.

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Wednesday, April 6, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm – Commercial Urban Farming and Design

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Ver-Tex invites you for an exploration of how New England’s design professionals are tackling commercial urban farming within city limits. Green City Grower’s Jessie Banhazl will introduce cutting edge trends and materials used in commercial urban design during an interactive workshop, followed by Q&A, on Wednesday, April 6 from 4:30 – 6.

For seven years, Green City Growers has been educating designers, consumers and students to the ins and outs of successfully implementing urban agriculture. As a regional leader in urban farming, Green City Growers has provided the expertise and ongoing maintenance to make projects like Fenway Farms for the Boston Red Sox, and a 1/2 acre rooftop farm for Whole Foods Market Lynnfield a reality. Urban farming is taking off in some of the most densely populated places around Greater Boston in interesting and unexpected ways. This lecture will highlight the ever-changing landscape of growing technologies that is making this possible and how to apply these techniques in your community. Jessie is a past speaker with the Garden Club of the Back Bay.

Following the presentation, light refreshments and beverages will be served at the Ver-Tex Experience Center, 263 Summer Street, Boston. This is a free event, however due to limited space, an RSVP is required to attend the presentation and reception. To RSVP visit www.ver-tex.eventbrite.com