Three out of five Greenagers Trail Crews started work today: two Berkshire County crews and one Columbia County crew. The remaining two crews begin work a week from today. We are so excited for this year’s crews and the fun, challenging, and rewarding work ahead of them.
We will continue to update this site with news on the crews’ whereabouts and work, so continue to check back in!
YouthNEW! Greenagers is beginning an exciting new partnership with the Revolution Garden Project in order to better address the complex issues of food insecurity through Front Lawn Foods. The project markets 4’x8’ raised vegetable beds that convert into a mini greenhouse to homeowners and businesses in Berkshire County. Continue reading “Front Lawn Food 2015”
Saturday, April 16th: Front Lawn Food garden boxes installation. Greenagers youth and staff will be traveling to the homes of 2011 FLF garden recipients to install their garden boxes, fill them with soil, and plant out one bed with cold veggies. Meet at the Greenagers Center at 8:30 a.m. for bagels and coffee/tea. Lunch break (yummy Baba Louie’s) at 1. Back at it at 1:30 until finish.
Thursday, April 21st: Trail work at French Park. Meet at Greenagers Center at 9:30 a.m.
Friday, April 22nd: Continuation of garden box installations. Meet at Greenagers Center at 1:30 p.m. We should be done by 4:30.
Saturday, April 23rd: Greenagers is collaborating with River Walk on their annual Earth Day trail preparation day. Let’s get the trail ready for another beautiful season! Meet at Greenagers Center at 8:45 a.m.
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.
