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  • Saturday, June 13, 10:30 am – 12:00 noon – Food Forest Banquet

    Enjoy the unique flavors of fruits and vegetables collected from the food forest at the Charter School at the FARM Institute, 14 Aero Avenue in Edgartown. Let Cathy Walthers, local five-time cookbook author, and Roxanne Kapitan, garden creator, wow your taste buds with delicious nutrient-packed greens, grains, herbal mocktails, and more.

    This program is free thanks to a grant from the Cedar Tree Foundation and the MV Agricultural Society.

    Pre-registration is required for all Farm Institute cooking classes. Please contact thefarminstitute@thetrustees.org with any allergy or food restriction questions at or if you’d like to join as a member and receive discounted programming.

    Consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry seafood or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness. If you would like to attend but are unable to pay, please reach out LBrown@thetrustees.org for more information.

    Register at https://thetrustees.org/event/447743/

  • Thursday, July 25, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm – An Edgartown Garden Stroll

    The Martha’s Vineyard Garden Club and the Carnegie Heritage Center invite you to their Edgartown Garden Stroll is an exciting fundraiser to benefit the Martha’s Vineyard Garden Club’s Old Mill and Scholarship funds. Stroll five beautiful Edgartown private gardens and one historic public botanic garden for self-paced public viewing. Tickets $50 in advance, $60 on day of tour, July 25. Rain or shine. Tickets may be purchased online at https://www.marthasvineyardgardenclub.org/2024-edgartown-garden-stroll—july-25-2024.html

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  • Saturday, July 14, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Meals in the Meadow

    Come celebrate summer and support the FARM Institute’s Farm-Based Educational programs at Meals in the Meadow on Saturday, July 14 from 5 – 9 at 14 Aero Avenue in Edgartown. Enjoy a silent auction and farm-o-ramas during which students turn into teachers, eager to show you what they’ve learned on The Farm. The buffet dinner will feature FARM Institute meat and produce from other Island farms. Dance to the music of the Sultans of Swing. $225 per person. Contact lbrown@thetrustees.org to learn more, or purchase online at http://www.thetrustees.org/things-to-do/cape-cod-islands/event-35166.html?srrelated_property=737500678

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  • Wednesday, August 2, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Edgartown Tree Tour

    Polly Hill Arboretum will again be offering the ever-popular Edgartown Tree Tours this season. Join PHA Horticulturist/Arborist Ian Jochems on Wednesday, August 2 at 10 am for an informative and fun walking tour of the many glorious mature trees of Edgartown. In the midst of the mantle of green that envelops downtown Edgartown, among the hydrangeas and picket fences, many unique and fine specimen trees await discovery. As one past participant noted, “I will forever after see the town’s trees with new eyes and greater appreciation.” $15 for PHA members, $20 for nonmembers. Pre-registration is required. Call 508-693-9426. Image of pagoda tree from www.vineyardgazette.com.

  • Wednesday, July 18, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – 22nd Annual Edgartown Walking Garden Tour and Tea

    The 22nd Annual Edgartown Walking Garden Tour and Tea to benefit the Edgartown School’s class of 2013 Washington D.C. trip will take place Wednesday, July 18, 2012 from 1:00-4:00 pm beginning at the Parsonage on 75 South Water St., Edgartown. $10.00 Tickets on sale at Edgartown Books and Saffron in Edgartown. Rain Date: July 19th. For more information, call Lucia at 508-733-9834.

  • Tuesday, June 26, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Edgartown: The Tree Tour!

    Enough about the distinguished Federal and Greek Revival homes of Edgartown— have you experienced the tree tour?! Join Polly Hill Arboretum collections and grounds manager Tom Clark for this informative and fun walking tour of the many glorious mature trees of Edgartown. In the midst of the mantle of green that envelops downtown Edgartown, the hydrangeas and picket fences, many unique and fine specimen trees await discovery. Expect the famous Pagoda Tree and so much more. Call 508-693-9426 to pre-register and for carpool and meeting location. $20/$10 for PHA members.

  • Through October 18 – Martha’s Vineyard Showhouse

    Through the collaboration of interior designers, landscape architects and other Island trade specialists, the Captain Thomas Mellen House has been transformed into a show case of artistry, craftsmanship and whimsy.  More than 35 Vineyard craftsmen and decorators  transformed each of the rooms to reflect their interpretation of Edgartown’s unique style. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the home and gardens as well as participate in the demonstrations and lectures planned throughout the summer under a tent on the house’s grounds.

    The Captain Thomas Mellen House was constructed in 1840 by master builder Ariel Norton and is located in the Historic District of Edgartown. The house features wide board floors and a curving front entrance staircase and was originally configured as a seven-bedroom, two-bath house with more than 2,900 square feet of living space.  The home’s original details have been preserved and enhanced by the creativity of Island designers.

    The project is a benefit for Habitat for Humanity of Martha’s Vineyard, which builds affordable houses for Island families using charitable contributions, volunteer labor and donated materials.
    Habitat for Humanity of Martha’s Vineyard is the beneficiary of all tickets sales (Tickets are $20 and $25) and a portion of the sale of the furniture, accessories and artwork through out the house. For more information log on to www.marthasvineyardshowhouse.com.

    Open thru October 18th
    Tuesday
    		10:00am – 4:00pm
    Wednesday
    		 10:00am – 4:00pm
    Thursday
    		 10:00am – 7:00pm
    Friday
    		 10:00am – 4:00pm
    Saturday
    		10:00am – 4:00pm
    Sunday
    		 12:00pm – 4:00pm
    Closed Monday

  • Saturday, July 18 – Meals in the Meadow

    You are invited to The FARM Institute’s annual auction and celebration Meals in the Meadow on Saturday, July 18th held under the stars in the pastoral setting of Katama Farm in Edgartown, MA.

    This year The FARM is pulling out all the stops to celebrate nine years of reconnecting children and adults to the land, animals and each other. Indulge in priceless auction items, eat locally grown food prepared by some of the Island’s best chefs and dance your boots off with The Cattle Drivers and other local musicians.

    Island auctioneer celebrity and auctioneer Trippy Barnes will be taking the reins of the live and silent auction.

    Throughout the evening there will be plenty of food to sustain your soul. From sushi to oysters to chocolate desserts to smoked tomato martinis and everything in between your appetite will be more then satisfied.

    BerriesThis year’s event will feature a full buffet dinner prepared by Buckley Gourmet Catering. Appetizers will be served where patrons can sample a variety of delicious items from some of the Island’s most renowned chefs. As always, the menu will work to offer enticing, locally grown foods, which showcase the Island. Contact Rob at 508-627-7007 for exact time and directions, or email him at rob@farminstitute.org. Learn more about the Farm Institute at www.farminstitute.org.

    The FARM Institute (TFI) is a teaching farm that educates and engages children and adults in sustainable agriculture through the diverse operations of a working farm. TFI provides year-round educational programs offering learning experiences in:

    • The culture and history of Martha’s Vineyard farming;
    • Farming (Field crops, produce, fruit, hay);
    • Land preservation;
    • Nutritional awareness;
    • Humane livestock management (cattle, poultry, swine, sheep, goats);
    • Entrepreneurial thinking and application