Bees, Birds and Buds at Massaro Community Farm

Upcoming Events at the Farm

Beekeeping Workshop III: Summer Hive Management
The third part in this year's series of beekeeping workshops, offered at the farm in partnership with the CT Beekeeper's Association, will take place on Saturday, June 21st at 9:00am and again at 11:00am. This class will focus on helping to develop basic beekeeping skills, including several hive openings and inspections with discussions on management techniques to guide through the summer months.

Creating Bird Friendly Communities: With CT NOFA and Audubon CT
The farm is also pleased to bring you an in-depth workshop on creating and maintaining bird-friendly habitats. This workshop on Saturday, June 19th at 10:30am will include an overview of how Audubon CT is helping landowners, schools and communities throughout Connecticut connect with nature while contributing real conservation impact. To register, see the farm website at www.massarofarm.org.

Activities Coming in June
Open Farm Days in the Learning Garden and Cooking Demos return to the farm beginning Tuesday June 3rd. Check our website for full calendar listings.

Now Enrolling: Rec Camp at Massaro Farm
Massaro Community Farm is now enrolling campers for our 3rd Summer Camp! This year's sessions will be offered during the weeks of August 11 and Aug 18 from 9am-12noon for 6-9-year olds. We have limited space for this camp andencourage you to enroll today! Registration form can be downloaded here. 

Dinner on the Farm 2014!
Massaro Community Farm will host its 4th Annual Dinner on the Farm on Sunday, August 31st at 5:00 p.m. Mark your calendars and make sure to get your tickets as soon as they go on sale - June 1st - for this sell-out event!  Interested in being a sponsor? Download a sponsorship form here or give us a call today at (203) 736-8618.

Recent Happenings

Celebrate Spring Day
While the forecast said otherwise, the sun came out and we had a wonderful day filled with workshops and activities at this year's Celebrate Spring festival at the farm. In addition to vegetable and flower seedlings, participants came out to get garden planning tips from Farm Manager Steve Munno, and to hear from Eileen Garcia on starting a school garden.  A big thanks go out to the Girl Scouts of Derby who cleaned up a garden area in front of the farm house, to FireDog Food Truck who offered refreshments, and to ALL volunteers who took part in the day's activities.  Once again, our Maypole Dance was a hit and enjoyed by all.

FoodCorp at Work:
Last week, FoodCorps service member Eileen Garcia, completed the installation of four new school gardens with a series of raised beds in the courtyard of Ansonia Middle School.  While each school garden has its own basis of inspiration, these gardens will serve as sources of education for teachers, and opportunities to further engage parents and students in healthy eating habits. With the success of the first school garden workshop held at the farm on May 10th, we look forward to hosting more seminars to guide both educators and community members on school gardens. If you're interested in starting a school garden and need some guidance, call us today at (203) 736-8618.   

And on Monday May 19th , the "Singing Chef," Neil Fuentes, served as Master of Ceremonies at the 1st Annual VITAHLS Healthy Chef Challenge at Molto Bene in Ansonia. Fifth and sixth grade winners from healthy chef challenges in each of Ansonia, Derby, Seymour and Shelton came together at the restaurant to test their mettle and show off their healthiest salad recipes. FoodCorps Service Member Eileen Garcia has been instrumental in bringing about this healthy food challenge by helping to organize the  Ansonia contest.  Town Mayors served as judges in this valley-wide competition.