Homeschool classes coming up
Join us for our upcoming Nature Education for Homeschoolers sessions. Continue reading “Homeschool Nature Education Series – two upcoming classes”
Category: Projects
Farm Apprenticeships
The Greenagers Farm Apprenticeship launched in the spring of 2013 and is part of the Greenagers Community Work Initiative. Continue reading “Farm Apprenticeships”
CLC Trail Crew
The Greenagers CLC Trail Crew season has come to an end. Thank you to our wonderful crew and crew leader – what incredible work you guys did! Thank you also to the Columbia Land Conservancy. We look forward to more trail building with you! Continue reading “CLC Trail Crew”
Outing Club
Greenagers’ Americorps Member – the great Collin Adkins – is the current leader and developer of the Greenagers Outing Club. Continue reading “Outing Club”
Community Market
The Berkshire Community Market is now closed for the season. Please look for updates at the BCM website and the BCM Facebook page (as well as the Greenagers website, of course). Greenagers will hire three youth to work at the market this season. Applications will be available April 12th. Please contact us if you are interested in applying. Continue reading “Community Market”
Greenagers AT Crew
The application period for the 2013 season is now closed. Many thanks to all applicants! Hiring decisions will be out by June 1st. Continue reading “Greenagers AT Crew”
Build It
Build It…An after school program led by Greenagers. This program emphasizes building the skills of woodworking and using locally and sustainably harvested forest products.
River Walk
Greenagers is very proud of its collaboration with Great Barrington’s Housatonic River Walk. Greenagers and the River Walk have partnered on a number of occasions over the last two years; now, Greenagers will be the official stewards of this National Recreation Trail. Continue reading “River Walk”
Volunteering
Greenagers hosts many environmental stewardship volunteer days throughout the year. We partner with local trail and land organizations and Community Supported Agriculture Farms in Berkshire County to establish one-day projects for group involvement.
For the schedule of upcoming volunteer days, please check our calendar.
Front Lawn Food
Front Lawn Food: a food assistance program designed to empower local families to grow their own organic veggies. The program seeks to provide food assistance and education to community members. Continue reading “Front Lawn Food”
Community Crew
The Greenagers Community Work Crew is a summer youth employment program emphasizing community service and environmental stewardship. In partnership with local land organizations, land trusts, and farms, Greenagers employs eight youth and one leader for part-time educational, skills building, and good ole’ fun, challenging work throughout the summer. Youth on the Community Crew work throughout July and August, Monday to Wednesday, 8:30 to 5, and receive $8.50-$9.50/hour. The application period for the 2013 season is now closed. Many thanks to all applicants! Hiring decisions will be made by June 1st. Continue reading “Community Crew”