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So, I'm going to talk to the #CommunityGarden organizers about having a "Free Plant" table or spot -- with some signage. That way, if folks (like myself) have too many seedlings, we can give them to someone who can use them!
#SolarPunkSunday #PlantSwap #CommunityGardens #BuildingCommunity
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#RiverheadNY - Long Island #FleeceAndFiber Fair at #Hallockville #MuseumFarm
May 16 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Hallockville Museum Farm
6038 Sound Avenue
Riverhead NYAdmission is $10 for adults; children 12 and under are free.
"Hallockville Museum Farm will host its annual Long Island Fleece & Fiber Festival on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. inviting visitors to experience the full journey of fiber – from raw fleece to finished textile — at its historic North Fork campus.
"A longtime spring tradition, the festival brings the cycle of fiber to life through live sheep and llama shearing with Long Island Yarn and Farm, #spinning, and #weaving demonstrations, along with a #marketplace featuring more than two dozen regional #FiberArtists and #Artisans.
"A major highlight this year is the appearance of nationally recognized #knitting expert Patty Lyons, who will lead two special sessions focused on practical techniques and problem solving for knitters. Additional hands-on workshops include an introduction to weaving with the #PaumanokWeavers, where participants can create their own scarf; a flat #NeedleFelted farm landscape workshop led by Shamma Murphy; and #BasketWeaving with Barbara Blossey-Chuvalas using #NaturalMaterials such as #silk, #seagrass, and #wool. Advance registration is required for workshops.
"In addition to demonstrations and workshops, visitors can explore a variety of family-friendly activities, including a children’s #craft area, agricultural displays, and opportunities to meet the farm’s animals. Attendees are welcome to bring their #FiberArts projects to work amongst like-minded creators.
" 'The Fleece & Fiber Festival connects people directly to the traditions that shaped life on the #NorthFork,' said Executive Director Heather Johnson. 'It’s a chance to see, touch, and learn skills that were once part of everyday life here and that continue to inspire #makers today.'
"The festival also features live music by the Old Time Jam, local food vendors, and a bake sale hosted by Hallockville Bakers."
FMI:
https://www.eastendbeacon.com/event/long-island-fleece-fiber-fair-at-hallockville-museum-farm/#SolarPunkSunday #NYEvents #BuildingCommunity #FiberArts #FiberArtists
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#RiverheadNY - Long Island #FleeceAndFiber Fair at #Hallockville #MuseumFarm
May 16 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Hallockville Museum Farm
6038 Sound Avenue
Riverhead NYAdmission is $10 for adults; children 12 and under are free.
"Hallockville Museum Farm will host its annual Long Island Fleece & Fiber Festival on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. inviting visitors to experience the full journey of fiber – from raw fleece to finished textile — at its historic North Fork campus.
"A longtime spring tradition, the festival brings the cycle of fiber to life through live sheep and llama shearing with Long Island Yarn and Farm, #spinning, and #weaving demonstrations, along with a #marketplace featuring more than two dozen regional #FiberArtists and #Artisans.
"A major highlight this year is the appearance of nationally recognized #knitting expert Patty Lyons, who will lead two special sessions focused on practical techniques and problem solving for knitters. Additional hands-on workshops include an introduction to weaving with the #PaumanokWeavers, where participants can create their own scarf; a flat #NeedleFelted farm landscape workshop led by Shamma Murphy; and #BasketWeaving with Barbara Blossey-Chuvalas using #NaturalMaterials such as #silk, #seagrass, and #wool. Advance registration is required for workshops.
"In addition to demonstrations and workshops, visitors can explore a variety of family-friendly activities, including a children’s #craft area, agricultural displays, and opportunities to meet the farm’s animals. Attendees are welcome to bring their #FiberArts projects to work amongst like-minded creators.
" 'The Fleece & Fiber Festival connects people directly to the traditions that shaped life on the #NorthFork,' said Executive Director Heather Johnson. 'It’s a chance to see, touch, and learn skills that were once part of everyday life here and that continue to inspire #makers today.'
"The festival also features live music by the Old Time Jam, local food vendors, and a bake sale hosted by Hallockville Bakers."
FMI:
https://www.eastendbeacon.com/event/long-island-fleece-fiber-fair-at-hallockville-museum-farm/#SolarPunkSunday #NYEvents #BuildingCommunity #FiberArts #FiberArtists
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#RiverheadNY - Long Island #FleeceAndFiber Fair at #Hallockville #MuseumFarm
May 16 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Hallockville Museum Farm
6038 Sound Avenue
Riverhead NYAdmission is $10 for adults; children 12 and under are free.
"Hallockville Museum Farm will host its annual Long Island Fleece & Fiber Festival on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. inviting visitors to experience the full journey of fiber – from raw fleece to finished textile — at its historic North Fork campus.
"A longtime spring tradition, the festival brings the cycle of fiber to life through live sheep and llama shearing with Long Island Yarn and Farm, #spinning, and #weaving demonstrations, along with a #marketplace featuring more than two dozen regional #FiberArtists and #Artisans.
"A major highlight this year is the appearance of nationally recognized #knitting expert Patty Lyons, who will lead two special sessions focused on practical techniques and problem solving for knitters. Additional hands-on workshops include an introduction to weaving with the #PaumanokWeavers, where participants can create their own scarf; a flat #NeedleFelted farm landscape workshop led by Shamma Murphy; and #BasketWeaving with Barbara Blossey-Chuvalas using #NaturalMaterials such as #silk, #seagrass, and #wool. Advance registration is required for workshops.
"In addition to demonstrations and workshops, visitors can explore a variety of family-friendly activities, including a children’s #craft area, agricultural displays, and opportunities to meet the farm’s animals. Attendees are welcome to bring their #FiberArts projects to work amongst like-minded creators.
" 'The Fleece & Fiber Festival connects people directly to the traditions that shaped life on the #NorthFork,' said Executive Director Heather Johnson. 'It’s a chance to see, touch, and learn skills that were once part of everyday life here and that continue to inspire #makers today.'
"The festival also features live music by the Old Time Jam, local food vendors, and a bake sale hosted by Hallockville Bakers."
FMI:
https://www.eastendbeacon.com/event/long-island-fleece-fiber-fair-at-hallockville-museum-farm/#SolarPunkSunday #NYEvents #BuildingCommunity #FiberArts #FiberArtists
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#RiverheadNY - Long Island #FleeceAndFiber Fair at #Hallockville #MuseumFarm
May 16 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Hallockville Museum Farm
6038 Sound Avenue
Riverhead NYAdmission is $10 for adults; children 12 and under are free.
"Hallockville Museum Farm will host its annual Long Island Fleece & Fiber Festival on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. inviting visitors to experience the full journey of fiber – from raw fleece to finished textile — at its historic North Fork campus.
"A longtime spring tradition, the festival brings the cycle of fiber to life through live sheep and llama shearing with Long Island Yarn and Farm, #spinning, and #weaving demonstrations, along with a #marketplace featuring more than two dozen regional #FiberArtists and #Artisans.
"A major highlight this year is the appearance of nationally recognized #knitting expert Patty Lyons, who will lead two special sessions focused on practical techniques and problem solving for knitters. Additional hands-on workshops include an introduction to weaving with the #PaumanokWeavers, where participants can create their own scarf; a flat #NeedleFelted farm landscape workshop led by Shamma Murphy; and #BasketWeaving with Barbara Blossey-Chuvalas using #NaturalMaterials such as #silk, #seagrass, and #wool. Advance registration is required for workshops.
"In addition to demonstrations and workshops, visitors can explore a variety of family-friendly activities, including a children’s #craft area, agricultural displays, and opportunities to meet the farm’s animals. Attendees are welcome to bring their #FiberArts projects to work amongst like-minded creators.
" 'The Fleece & Fiber Festival connects people directly to the traditions that shaped life on the #NorthFork,' said Executive Director Heather Johnson. 'It’s a chance to see, touch, and learn skills that were once part of everyday life here and that continue to inspire #makers today.'
"The festival also features live music by the Old Time Jam, local food vendors, and a bake sale hosted by Hallockville Bakers."
FMI:
https://www.eastendbeacon.com/event/long-island-fleece-fiber-fair-at-hallockville-museum-farm/#SolarPunkSunday #NYEvents #BuildingCommunity #FiberArts #FiberArtists
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#RiverheadNY - Long Island #FleeceAndFiber Fair at #Hallockville #MuseumFarm
May 16 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Hallockville Museum Farm
6038 Sound Avenue
Riverhead NYAdmission is $10 for adults; children 12 and under are free.
"Hallockville Museum Farm will host its annual Long Island Fleece & Fiber Festival on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. inviting visitors to experience the full journey of fiber – from raw fleece to finished textile — at its historic North Fork campus.
"A longtime spring tradition, the festival brings the cycle of fiber to life through live sheep and llama shearing with Long Island Yarn and Farm, #spinning, and #weaving demonstrations, along with a #marketplace featuring more than two dozen regional #FiberArtists and #Artisans.
"A major highlight this year is the appearance of nationally recognized #knitting expert Patty Lyons, who will lead two special sessions focused on practical techniques and problem solving for knitters. Additional hands-on workshops include an introduction to weaving with the #PaumanokWeavers, where participants can create their own scarf; a flat #NeedleFelted farm landscape workshop led by Shamma Murphy; and #BasketWeaving with Barbara Blossey-Chuvalas using #NaturalMaterials such as #silk, #seagrass, and #wool. Advance registration is required for workshops.
"In addition to demonstrations and workshops, visitors can explore a variety of family-friendly activities, including a children’s #craft area, agricultural displays, and opportunities to meet the farm’s animals. Attendees are welcome to bring their #FiberArts projects to work amongst like-minded creators.
" 'The Fleece & Fiber Festival connects people directly to the traditions that shaped life on the #NorthFork,' said Executive Director Heather Johnson. 'It’s a chance to see, touch, and learn skills that were once part of everyday life here and that continue to inspire #makers today.'
"The festival also features live music by the Old Time Jam, local food vendors, and a bake sale hosted by Hallockville Bakers."
FMI:
https://www.eastendbeacon.com/event/long-island-fleece-fiber-fair-at-hallockville-museum-farm/#SolarPunkSunday #NYEvents #BuildingCommunity #FiberArts #FiberArtists
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#CutchogueNY - Artist’s and Crafter’s Yard Sale at Old Town Arts & Crafts Guild
May 16 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Old Town Arts & Crafts Guild
28265 Main Road
Cutchogue, NY 11935 United States"Featuring art supplies, musical equipment, art, books, crafts and all sorts of odds and ends.
There is no admission fee. VENDERS are invited to participate- just $25 per space.
From 9AM-3PM. Raindate is Sunday, May 17th."
https://www.eastendbeacon.com/event/artists-and-crafters-yard-sale-at-old-town-arts-crafts-guild/
#SolarPunkSunday #Artists #Makers #Crafters #BuyLocal #NYEvents #Arts #YardSale #LocalArtists #LocalCrafters #BuildingCommunity
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#WellingboroughEcoGroup -
#FoodSharers"Food Sharers are focused on saving good food from going in the bin, and sharing food with people that want it. We’re not a food bank, we are purely a food reuse project that is open to anyone, and something that works for all ‘Food Sharers’ in the town that mutually benefits all organisations; and of course, benefiting people and planet too.
"We share food on Tuesdays between 12:00 and 6:00 and Thursdays between 10:00 and 2:00, at our #EcoHub at #SwanspoolPavilion, with surplus food from Food Sharers, retailers and community friends. We have lots of fresh fruit and veg, bread and other treats plus, the kettle’s on too if you fancy a coffee or tea! Your donations will also be shared with sharers!
"Food Sharers is a sharing community, it will evolve into a #CommunityFridge and food reuse café and it will include a food buying club for people to buy food in bulk from wholesalers. #Wellingborough Eco Group and ‘Food Sharers’ are not, nor will ever be a food bank. Food Sharers is simply a #FoodReuse project open to everyone.
Be a Food Sharer, share on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/foodsharer and at ECO HUB, Tuesdays 12-6 and Thursdays 10-2. Love food, hate waste, be a Food Sharer! "
https://wellingboroughecogroup.org.uk/eco/food-sharers/
#SolarPunkSunday #ZeroWaste #FoodSharing #BuildingCommunity #FoodWaste #WellingboroughUK
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#HoustonTX - #UrbanHarvest Mobile Market
"Launched in the summer of 2020, the Urban Harvest Mobile Market Program is committed to providing individuals in food-insecure areas with expanded choice and purchasing power, promoting healthy dietary habits, and fostering a robust local food ecosystem in Houston.
Feeling the pinch? Urban Harvest has expanded Double Up to help!
Show your #SNAP, #WIC, #TANF, or other federal assistance card (no balance required) — or mention your health or community resource agency — and get $1 in free produce for every $1 you spend at any Mobile Market site.
Eligible payments for the Double Up match include SNAP, cash, or card.All Urban Harvest Mobile Market and Farmers Market sites:
BakerRipley Gulfton
4th Tuesdays
6500 Rookin St.
10am – 1pmNortheast Community FM at LBJ
1st and 3rd Saturdays
5656 Kelly, Entrance 4, Houston, TX 77026
9am to noonTrinity United Methodist Church
4th Saturday
2600 Holman St., Houston, TX 77004
10:00am – 1:00pm "Source:
https://www.urbanharvest.org/mobile-market/#SolarPunkSunday #MobileFarmersMarket #FoodInsecurity #FoodSecurity #MobileMarkets #BuildingCommunity
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Green Gym
"Green Gyms are fun, free outdoor volunteering sessions offered across the UK transforming local green spaces"
https://www.tcv.org.uk/greengym/#SolarPunkSunday #Volunteering #Gardening #GreenGym #Voluntee #CommunityBuilding #UK #BuildingCommunity #Growing #LocalFood #Education #Food #Sustainability
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So, neighbor buddy is growing sweet corn in the #CommunityGarden with his son (and is renting two plots). He loves that I'll be growing #HopiBlueCorn in my home garden and wants to exchange corn kernels once we harvest! Yay! And he has the plots next to mine. Community gardens aren't just about growing food -- they're about #BuildingCommunity !
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Speaking of selectboard members, one of the ATV-loving MAGA-types wants to run again my neighbor friend. Give it up, dude! Our town is about #BuildingCommunity, not yee-haw #MadMaxBullshit!
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I just secured my plot in the north section! I'll be growing Mammoth Sunflowers and Hopi Blue Corn (drought resistant)! I'm so glad this is happening!
#SolarPunkSunday #CommunityGardens #GrowYourOwnFood #GrowYourOwn #GYO #BuildingCommunity
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#PortlandME - COME JOIN THE GREAT PORTLAND PICK UP!
The Portland Parks Conservancy and the City of Portland are hosting a citywide cleanup event on Saturday, April 25th, from 10AM - 12PM.
"This event is happening rain or shine!
Join us in cleaning up our local parks and communities, enjoy refreshments, and be entered to win a raffle prize by attending and helping clean up trash & litter!
Calling volunteers! Come join us for a fun morning of giving back and helping Portland shine! We’ll have all the supplies you need.
Just bring comfy clothes, closed-toe shoes, and don’t forget water and sunscreen. Enjoy free coffee and snacks while you volunteer, and when you fill out the waiver, you’ll be entered for a chance to win a raffle prize 🎉
*No need to sign up to volunteer, just show up at one of the following clean-up hub locations.
Meet at one of the clean-up hub locations:
- Congress Square Park: Meet at the park at 581 Congress St
- Parkside: Meet outside the building at 510 Cumberland Ave (look for the Parkside Community Policing Sign!)
- Bayside #CommunityGarden: Meet at the garden entrance at 78 Chestnut St
- Allen's Corner: Meet at the Shaw's in the Northgate Plaza by the covered entry area facing Allen Ave at 91 Auburn St
- Canco Woods: Meet at the main trailhead off of Canco Rd
- Woodfords Corner: Meet outside Oddfellows Hall at 651 Forest Ave
- Capisic Pond Park: Meet at the Rockland Ave entrance to Capisic Pond Park
- Riverton Trolley Park: Meet in the parking lot by the sign at 822 Riverside St
- India St Area: Meet outside Cloudport Coworking MultiSpace at 63 Federal St
- Munjoy Hill: Meet at the Hill House at 92 Congress St
- #DeeringOaksPark: Meet in the park by the stage
- Ocean Ave Elementary School: Meet at the back of the school parking lot by the entrance to the woods
- Deering Center: Meet outside Pat's Meat Mart at 484 Stevens Avenue
- West End - Reiche #CommunityCenter: Meet at the community center entrance on Clark St
- #BaxterWoods: Meet at the Stevens Avenue entrance by the Baxter Woods sign
- #PaysonPark: Meet at the parking lot by the baseball fields
- #PeaksIsland Community Center: Meet at the Community Center at 129 Island Ave
- #LongfellowPark: Meet at the picnic table in the park at 10 Longfellow St "#SolarPunkSunday #MaineEvents #ParkCleanups #BuildingCommunity #SpendTimeOutdoors #LitterCleanup #EarthDay2026
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#NashvilleTN - Spring #PlantSwap
Saturday, April 25, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Bellevue Branch Library
720 Baugh Road
Nashville, TN 37221"Come connect with your fellow gardeners! Share your extra cuttings, seeds, knowledge, and expertise in this bring what you have, take what you need event."
#SolarPunkSunday #SeedSwap #SeedExchangeNashville #ScionExchange #Cuttings #BuildingCommunity #PlantSwaps #LibrariesRule!
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#NashvilleTN - Spring #PlantSwap
Saturday, April 25, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Bellevue Branch Library
720 Baugh Road
Nashville, TN 37221"Come connect with your fellow gardeners! Share your extra cuttings, seeds, knowledge, and expertise in this bring what you have, take what you need event."
#SolarPunkSunday #SeedSwap #SeedExchangeNashville #ScionExchange #Cuttings #BuildingCommunity #PlantSwaps #LibrariesRule!
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#NashvilleTN - Spring #PlantSwap
Saturday, April 25, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Bellevue Branch Library
720 Baugh Road
Nashville, TN 37221"Come connect with your fellow gardeners! Share your extra cuttings, seeds, knowledge, and expertise in this bring what you have, take what you need event."
#SolarPunkSunday #SeedSwap #SeedExchangeNashville #ScionExchange #Cuttings #BuildingCommunity #PlantSwaps #LibrariesRule!
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#NashvilleTN - Spring #PlantSwap
Saturday, April 25, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Bellevue Branch Library
720 Baugh Road
Nashville, TN 37221"Come connect with your fellow gardeners! Share your extra cuttings, seeds, knowledge, and expertise in this bring what you have, take what you need event."
#SolarPunkSunday #SeedSwap #SeedExchangeNashville #ScionExchange #Cuttings #BuildingCommunity #PlantSwaps #LibrariesRule!
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#NashvilleTN - Spring #PlantSwap
Saturday, April 25, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Bellevue Branch Library
720 Baugh Road
Nashville, TN 37221"Come connect with your fellow gardeners! Share your extra cuttings, seeds, knowledge, and expertise in this bring what you have, take what you need event."
#SolarPunkSunday #SeedSwap #SeedExchangeNashville #ScionExchange #Cuttings #BuildingCommunity #PlantSwaps #LibrariesRule!
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#London - 🌍 #EarthDay #CraftSession at #WoodStreetLibrary
Tuesday, April 21 • 4 PM - 5 PM
Wood Street
#1 London E17 3HBFree event, Age: 5+
All children must be accompanied and supported by their adults."Join us at the library as we celebrate Earth Day with a creative and family‑friendly craft activity. This event is a great opportunity for children and families to learn about caring for our planet while enjoying hands‑on, #EcoThemedCrafts in a relaxed and welcoming space. Whether you’re passionate about the environment or simply enjoy crafting together, everyone is invited to take part and celebrate our shared planet."
#SolarPunkSunday #EarthDay2026 #LondonEngland #Crafting #KidCrafts #BuildingCommunity #LibrariesRule!
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#London - 🌍 #EarthDay #CraftSession at #WoodStreetLibrary
Tuesday, April 21 • 4 PM - 5 PM
Wood Street
#1 London E17 3HBFree event, Age: 5+
All children must be accompanied and supported by their adults."Join us at the library as we celebrate Earth Day with a creative and family‑friendly craft activity. This event is a great opportunity for children and families to learn about caring for our planet while enjoying hands‑on, #EcoThemedCrafts in a relaxed and welcoming space. Whether you’re passionate about the environment or simply enjoy crafting together, everyone is invited to take part and celebrate our shared planet."
#SolarPunkSunday #EarthDay2026 #LondonEngland #Crafting #KidCrafts #BuildingCommunity #LibrariesRule!
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#London - 🌍 #EarthDay #CraftSession at #WoodStreetLibrary
Tuesday, April 21 • 4 PM - 5 PM
Wood Street
#1 London E17 3HBFree event, Age: 5+
All children must be accompanied and supported by their adults."Join us at the library as we celebrate Earth Day with a creative and family‑friendly craft activity. This event is a great opportunity for children and families to learn about caring for our planet while enjoying hands‑on, #EcoThemedCrafts in a relaxed and welcoming space. Whether you’re passionate about the environment or simply enjoy crafting together, everyone is invited to take part and celebrate our shared planet."
#SolarPunkSunday #EarthDay2026 #LondonEngland #Crafting #KidCrafts #BuildingCommunity #LibrariesRule!
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#London - 🌍 #EarthDay #CraftSession at #WoodStreetLibrary
Tuesday, April 21 • 4 PM - 5 PM
Wood Street
#1 London E17 3HBFree event, Age: 5+
All children must be accompanied and supported by their adults."Join us at the library as we celebrate Earth Day with a creative and family‑friendly craft activity. This event is a great opportunity for children and families to learn about caring for our planet while enjoying hands‑on, #EcoThemedCrafts in a relaxed and welcoming space. Whether you’re passionate about the environment or simply enjoy crafting together, everyone is invited to take part and celebrate our shared planet."
#SolarPunkSunday #EarthDay2026 #LondonEngland #Crafting #KidCrafts #BuildingCommunity #LibrariesRule!
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#London - 🌍 #EarthDay #CraftSession at #WoodStreetLibrary
Tuesday, April 21 • 4 PM - 5 PM
Wood Street
#1 London E17 3HBFree event, Age: 5+
All children must be accompanied and supported by their adults."Join us at the library as we celebrate Earth Day with a creative and family‑friendly craft activity. This event is a great opportunity for children and families to learn about caring for our planet while enjoying hands‑on, #EcoThemedCrafts in a relaxed and welcoming space. Whether you’re passionate about the environment or simply enjoy crafting together, everyone is invited to take part and celebrate our shared planet."
#SolarPunkSunday #EarthDay2026 #LondonEngland #Crafting #KidCrafts #BuildingCommunity #LibrariesRule!
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Come Celebrate Earth Day in Saco!
April 24 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
"Registration is NOW OPEN!
Each year, the Saco Parks & Recreation Department offers an opportunity to bring the community together to clean up and prepare the local green spaces and parks for spring and summer! It is now more important than ever to focus on our green space, clean energy, eliminating waste, and becoming an eco-friendly community.
"#ecomaine is proud to be part of this year’s celebration! Stop by our table at the #SacoCommunityCenter at the start of the day to pick up #recycling resources, meet our education team, and learn about the sustainable waste programs available to Saco residents. At the end of the cleanup, we’ll be weighing the trash collected from parks, trails, and open spaces across the city so volunteers can see the real impact their community made together.
"Looking to get involved? Join your neighbors to volunteer in Saco and help clean up and prepare local parks for spring and summer. Duties include #TrashPickUp, #weeding, #mulching, raking, and more. This event is (light) rain or shine!
Schedule of Events:When: Friday, April 24th, 2026
Where: Our very own Saco parks, schools, trails, and open spaces!
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Please meet at the Saco Community Center at 9:00am to check-in. Everyone who registers by the T-shirt deadline will pick up their shirts.
We will also have coffee and refreshments for everyone so that we can fuel up before we go!
Volunteers will disperse to your locations after we take a group photo!
Fee: FREE but must pre-register!
Ages: Volunteers under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Earth Day Location Options:Please only sign up for one location.
Options this year include:
Diamond Riverside Park: On Irving St. overlooking the Saco River.
Pepperell Park: Located around the Saco Dog Park and Fairfield School on Beach St./School St. - nice and quiet (and shaded!).
Front Street Park and River Walk Trail: On Front St. near the river and boat launch and includes the new walkway.
Cascade Falls Trail: Located on Cascade Rd. off of Route 1.
Haley Park: Located on King St. near the Saco Community Garden.
Saco Community Center: 75 Franklin St.
Saco Middle School: 40 Buxton Rd.
Memorial Park at CK Burns School: 135 Middle Street
Jubilee Park: Covered bridge park on Water Street.
Rendezvous Point & Outlook Cemeteries
If your preferred location has reached capacity, please register for another site. There are plenty of opportunities to help us prepare Saco's parks for the spring and summer!"
To sign up:
https://sacome.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=28247#SolarPunkSunday #MaineEvents #EarthDay2026 #ParkCleanups #CommunitySpaces #CemeteryCleanups #BuildingCommunity #Volunteering
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#Toronto - #EarthMonth 2026
All of April 2026
Free & Low-Cost Programming | Most Events Free
"What is Earth Month at the Brick Works?
For over 15 years, #EvergreenBrickWorks has been Toronto’s demonstration hub for sustainability: a repurposed historic site that proves what’s possible when we reimagine public space for people and planet. Every April, we open our doors to a whole month of programming in celebration of that.
Earth Month at the Brick Works brings together community organizations, environmental educators, artists, local vendors and Torontonians interested in exploring the things that matter:
How do we live more sustainably? How do we create less waste? How do we reconnect with the natural world right here in the city?"
Upcoming events:
April 25th: #LitterCleanUp with Don't Mess with the Don
10am-12pm
Meet at Watershed Wall
Free
Don't Mess with the Don and Evergreen will be leading a spring clean of some of favourite places in the Don Valley. We provide everything you will need including snacks. The clean up is easy to moderate with some brush areas involved. Rain or shine. No need to register - meet at the Watershed Wall at 10am.April 26th: #EcoFair - Green Neighbours Network & Transition Toronto
11am-4pm
CRH Gallery
Free
EcoFair Toronto is a celebration of the wonderful people, environmental groups, and eco-businesses that are helping to create a greener and healthier planet for all. With fun activities for kids, industry professionals, EV and e-bike test drives, the City of Toronto Hub, and locally produced sustainable products for home, health, fashion and accessories by Toronto artisans there's something for everyone.April 26th: Drop-in: Seed Planting Demo
12-5pm
Evergreen Garden Market
Free
Stop by the Evergreen Garden Market anytime for a free seed planting demo!April 26th: WORKSHOP: Exploring #ClimateJustice through Cold Process #SoapMaking | Register here.
11am-1pm
Bricks and Bites Kitchen
$90
Learn how to create soap using plant-based ingredients while exploring the ecological benefits of this traditional method. Take the soap recipe and two lbs of your own soap home with you. Stay for a latte and conversation!"FMI [includes more events]:
https://www.evergreen.ca/evergreen-brick-work/events/earth-month-2026/#SolarPunkSunday #SeedPlanting #BuildingCommunity #MakerSpace #SustainableProducts #LocalArtisans #TorontoCanada #GardenMarkets #SpringCleanUps #EarthDay2026 #Workshops #PublicSpaces
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#SouthPortlandME - #EarthDay Resource Fair
Date: Saturday, April 25th, 2026
Times: 10:00am-2:00pm
Location: Mill Creek Park (rain location at South Portland Community Center)
Fee: free to attend"Join us for our second annual Earth Day Fair to celebrate all things nature, get resources from sustainable organizations, meet like-minded people in your community, and clean up the city! This fair is a partnership between the City of South Portland, the #SouthPortlandLandTrust, and #DirigoScienceConnection.
Fair Highlights:
- Connect with over 40 Eco-focused Community Groups with activities for both kids and adults
- Enjoy music from The Pine Tones and The Truth About Daisies
- Contribute to a mural
- Participate in a Community Clean-up
- Visit Maine animals with Sparks Ark (programs are at 11:00am and 11:30am but are limited capacity- first come first served)
- Learn about recreational opportunities, climate initiatives, and how you can live a more sustainable life
- Food trucks will be available for lunch
- Celebrate nature!"FMI:
https://southportlandme.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=31495#SolarPunkSunday #MaineEvents #EarthDay2026 #CommunityCleanups #BuildingCommunity #Sustainability
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#PhiladelphiaPA -🌱 #EarthDay Party & #ToySwap! 🎉
A celebration of community & sustainability!
"Join us for Rutabaga’s Earth Day Toy Swap & Celebration—a fun-filled day of community, sustainability, and play.
📅 Date: April 25th, 1pm- 4pm
📍 Location: East Falls Presbyterian Church, 3800 Vaux St.
💚 Event Cost: FREE to ALL
🎟 Toy Swap Ticket: $25 per bag (Donate in advance & get $5 off!)What to expect:
- Plant a seed with Dirt Baby Farm
- Earth Day Circle Time with Greene Towne Montessori
- Live music from the Blumbellies
- Rutabaga merch
- Tie Dying Station - Buy a shirt or Bring your own Item to Dye!
- (Mostly Native) #PlantSwap – Bring your seedlings or transplants to swap
-Rabbit #Recycling table. Bring your recyclables: #PlasticBags, #Electronics/Tech (handheld or small), #Cables, #cords, #wires, #Cork, #RubberBands, #BreadClips, and #TwistTies
- Games with East Falls Presbyterian Church
- Decorate Tree Cookies with The Miquon School
How the Toy Swap worksDonate (optional, but awesome).
- Drop off toys and goodies the week before the event at EFPC or Rutabaga Toy Library to get $5 off your bag.Show up on Saturday.
- Check in at the door, grab your ticket, and get to “shopping” the swap.Fill your bag.
- Browse toys, books, games, decor, and stocking stuffers for all ages and fill your bag to the brim.Feel good.
- You’re keeping great stuff in circulation, skipping new manufacturing and extra waste, and supporting Rutabaga’s Scholarship Fund.
How to DonateTo help us set up thoughtfully, please drop off donations ahead of time (starting 4/20) rather than bringing them the day of the swap.
You can donate toys ahead of time in two ways:
Bin outside East Falls Presbyterian Church (by the entrance) @ 3800 Vaux Street, East Falls
At Rutabaga Toy Library during our open hours, listed here
We just ask that donations are:
✨ Clean
✨ In working condition
✨ With all important piecesBasically, if it’s something you’d be happy to find at a swap, it’s perfect.
Volunteer & Get Early AccessWe’d love some helping hands to make the swap magical.
- Friday: Sorting and setting up donated toys
- Saturday: Welcoming folks, keeping tables tidy, and supporting the flow of the eventAs a thank you, volunteers get early access to shop the swap before doors open."
👉 Sign up to volunteer and FMI...
https://www.rutabagatoylibrary.com/earth-day#SolarPunkSunday #EarthDay2026 #BuildingCommunity #Recycling
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#TuscanVillageFarm - Midweek Market
Next event: 4 – 6 p.m., April 22, 2026
"We sell TVF grown produce, farm-fresh soup, focaccia bread, chocolate chip cookies, and MORE. Prices will be posted at the farm.
Cash, cards, ApplePay, SNAP, and DoubleUp Bucks with EBT card.
Our retail space will be open as well. We have items like TVF cookbooks, handmade soaps, chapsticks, screen printed shirts, and more!
Every purchase supports us in our mission to provide health and agriculture education to Arizona youth.
2201 East Roger Road
(look for the windmill)Tucson Village Farm (#TVF) is a #SeedToTable program designed to reconnect young people to a healthy food system, teach them how to grow and prepare fresh food, and empower them to make healthy life choices.
A program of the Pima County Cooperative Extension and the University of Arizona, TVF is a working #UrbanFarm and healthy living center that fosters life and leadership skills in young people through #agriculture, culinary education, #outdoor adventure opportunities, and community engagement. "
https://tucsonvillagefarm.arizona.edu/events/midweek-market-2
#SolarPunkSunday #TuscanAZ #UniversityOfArizona #SpendTimeOutdoors #BuildingCommunity #YouthGardening #OutdoorEducation
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#TuscanVillageFarm - Midweek Market
Next event: 4 – 6 p.m., April 22, 2026
"We sell TVF grown produce, farm-fresh soup, focaccia bread, chocolate chip cookies, and MORE. Prices will be posted at the farm.
Cash, cards, ApplePay, SNAP, and DoubleUp Bucks with EBT card.
Our retail space will be open as well. We have items like TVF cookbooks, handmade soaps, chapsticks, screen printed shirts, and more!
Every purchase supports us in our mission to provide health and agriculture education to Arizona youth.
2201 East Roger Road
(look for the windmill)Tucson Village Farm (#TVF) is a #SeedToTable program designed to reconnect young people to a healthy food system, teach them how to grow and prepare fresh food, and empower them to make healthy life choices.
A program of the Pima County Cooperative Extension and the University of Arizona, TVF is a working #UrbanFarm and healthy living center that fosters life and leadership skills in young people through #agriculture, culinary education, #outdoor adventure opportunities, and community engagement. "
https://tucsonvillagefarm.arizona.edu/events/midweek-market-2
#SolarPunkSunday #TuscanAZ #UniversityOfArizona #SpendTimeOutdoors #BuildingCommunity #YouthGardening #OutdoorEducation
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#TuscanVillageFarm - Midweek Market
Next event: 4 – 6 p.m., April 22, 2026
"We sell TVF grown produce, farm-fresh soup, focaccia bread, chocolate chip cookies, and MORE. Prices will be posted at the farm.
Cash, cards, ApplePay, SNAP, and DoubleUp Bucks with EBT card.
Our retail space will be open as well. We have items like TVF cookbooks, handmade soaps, chapsticks, screen printed shirts, and more!
Every purchase supports us in our mission to provide health and agriculture education to Arizona youth.
2201 East Roger Road
(look for the windmill)Tucson Village Farm (#TVF) is a #SeedToTable program designed to reconnect young people to a healthy food system, teach them how to grow and prepare fresh food, and empower them to make healthy life choices.
A program of the Pima County Cooperative Extension and the University of Arizona, TVF is a working #UrbanFarm and healthy living center that fosters life and leadership skills in young people through #agriculture, culinary education, #outdoor adventure opportunities, and community engagement. "
https://tucsonvillagefarm.arizona.edu/events/midweek-market-2
#SolarPunkSunday #TuscanAZ #UniversityOfArizona #SpendTimeOutdoors #BuildingCommunity #YouthGardening #OutdoorEducation
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#TuscanVillageFarm - Midweek Market
Next event: 4 – 6 p.m., April 22, 2026
"We sell TVF grown produce, farm-fresh soup, focaccia bread, chocolate chip cookies, and MORE. Prices will be posted at the farm.
Cash, cards, ApplePay, SNAP, and DoubleUp Bucks with EBT card.
Our retail space will be open as well. We have items like TVF cookbooks, handmade soaps, chapsticks, screen printed shirts, and more!
Every purchase supports us in our mission to provide health and agriculture education to Arizona youth.
2201 East Roger Road
(look for the windmill)Tucson Village Farm (#TVF) is a #SeedToTable program designed to reconnect young people to a healthy food system, teach them how to grow and prepare fresh food, and empower them to make healthy life choices.
A program of the Pima County Cooperative Extension and the University of Arizona, TVF is a working #UrbanFarm and healthy living center that fosters life and leadership skills in young people through #agriculture, culinary education, #outdoor adventure opportunities, and community engagement. "
https://tucsonvillagefarm.arizona.edu/events/midweek-market-2
#SolarPunkSunday #TuscanAZ #UniversityOfArizona #SpendTimeOutdoors #BuildingCommunity #YouthGardening #OutdoorEducation
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#TuscanVillageFarm - Midweek Market
Next event: 4 – 6 p.m., April 22, 2026
"We sell TVF grown produce, farm-fresh soup, focaccia bread, chocolate chip cookies, and MORE. Prices will be posted at the farm.
Cash, cards, ApplePay, SNAP, and DoubleUp Bucks with EBT card.
Our retail space will be open as well. We have items like TVF cookbooks, handmade soaps, chapsticks, screen printed shirts, and more!
Every purchase supports us in our mission to provide health and agriculture education to Arizona youth.
2201 East Roger Road
(look for the windmill)Tucson Village Farm (#TVF) is a #SeedToTable program designed to reconnect young people to a healthy food system, teach them how to grow and prepare fresh food, and empower them to make healthy life choices.
A program of the Pima County Cooperative Extension and the University of Arizona, TVF is a working #UrbanFarm and healthy living center that fosters life and leadership skills in young people through #agriculture, culinary education, #outdoor adventure opportunities, and community engagement. "
https://tucsonvillagefarm.arizona.edu/events/midweek-market-2
#SolarPunkSunday #TuscanAZ #UniversityOfArizona #SpendTimeOutdoors #BuildingCommunity #YouthGardening #OutdoorEducation
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TODAY! #MorganHillCA
Adulting 101: #ClothesMending for Teens
Saturday, April 18, 2026
2:00PM – 5:00PM"Have you ever wanted to learn how to #mend your own clothes, or customize the clothes you buy? This is your chance to learn the skills you need!
Learn from professional sewist, Bea Bryne, how to shortening pants, mending holes and replacing lost buttons.
Practice garments will be provided but you are also welcome to bring your own clean clothes for advice on how to mend them. All sewing will be done by hand. Basic sewing skills highly encouraged, but beginners are welcome as well!
Age range 11-18. Online registration required. This is a three hour workshop, and not a drop-in program, so please arrive on time to get the most out of the instruction!"
FMI and to register:
https://sccl.bibliocommons.com/events/69a8df4e4dacf581ff7fbab1#SolarPunkSunday #MendingWorkshops #SewingWorkshops #MendIt #VisibleMending #HandSewing #BuildingCommunity #LibrariesRule!
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TODAY! #MorganHillCA
Adulting 101: #ClothesMending for Teens
Saturday, April 18, 2026
2:00PM – 5:00PM"Have you ever wanted to learn how to #mend your own clothes, or customize the clothes you buy? This is your chance to learn the skills you need!
Learn from professional sewist, Bea Bryne, how to shortening pants, mending holes and replacing lost buttons.
Practice garments will be provided but you are also welcome to bring your own clean clothes for advice on how to mend them. All sewing will be done by hand. Basic sewing skills highly encouraged, but beginners are welcome as well!
Age range 11-18. Online registration required. This is a three hour workshop, and not a drop-in program, so please arrive on time to get the most out of the instruction!"
FMI and to register:
https://sccl.bibliocommons.com/events/69a8df4e4dacf581ff7fbab1#SolarPunkSunday #MendingWorkshops #SewingWorkshops #MendIt #VisibleMending #HandSewing #BuildingCommunity #LibrariesRule!
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TODAY! #MorganHillCA
Adulting 101: #ClothesMending for Teens
Saturday, April 18, 2026
2:00PM – 5:00PM"Have you ever wanted to learn how to #mend your own clothes, or customize the clothes you buy? This is your chance to learn the skills you need!
Learn from professional sewist, Bea Bryne, how to shortening pants, mending holes and replacing lost buttons.
Practice garments will be provided but you are also welcome to bring your own clean clothes for advice on how to mend them. All sewing will be done by hand. Basic sewing skills highly encouraged, but beginners are welcome as well!
Age range 11-18. Online registration required. This is a three hour workshop, and not a drop-in program, so please arrive on time to get the most out of the instruction!"
FMI and to register:
https://sccl.bibliocommons.com/events/69a8df4e4dacf581ff7fbab1#SolarPunkSunday #MendingWorkshops #SewingWorkshops #MendIt #VisibleMending #HandSewing #BuildingCommunity #LibrariesRule!
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TODAY! #MorganHillCA
Adulting 101: #ClothesMending for Teens
Saturday, April 18, 2026
2:00PM – 5:00PM"Have you ever wanted to learn how to #mend your own clothes, or customize the clothes you buy? This is your chance to learn the skills you need!
Learn from professional sewist, Bea Bryne, how to shortening pants, mending holes and replacing lost buttons.
Practice garments will be provided but you are also welcome to bring your own clean clothes for advice on how to mend them. All sewing will be done by hand. Basic sewing skills highly encouraged, but beginners are welcome as well!
Age range 11-18. Online registration required. This is a three hour workshop, and not a drop-in program, so please arrive on time to get the most out of the instruction!"
FMI and to register:
https://sccl.bibliocommons.com/events/69a8df4e4dacf581ff7fbab1#SolarPunkSunday #MendingWorkshops #SewingWorkshops #MendIt #VisibleMending #HandSewing #BuildingCommunity #LibrariesRule!
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TODAY! #MorganHillCA
Adulting 101: #ClothesMending for Teens
Saturday, April 18, 2026
2:00PM – 5:00PM"Have you ever wanted to learn how to #mend your own clothes, or customize the clothes you buy? This is your chance to learn the skills you need!
Learn from professional sewist, Bea Bryne, how to shortening pants, mending holes and replacing lost buttons.
Practice garments will be provided but you are also welcome to bring your own clean clothes for advice on how to mend them. All sewing will be done by hand. Basic sewing skills highly encouraged, but beginners are welcome as well!
Age range 11-18. Online registration required. This is a three hour workshop, and not a drop-in program, so please arrive on time to get the most out of the instruction!"
FMI and to register:
https://sccl.bibliocommons.com/events/69a8df4e4dacf581ff7fbab1#SolarPunkSunday #MendingWorkshops #SewingWorkshops #MendIt #VisibleMending #HandSewing #BuildingCommunity #LibrariesRule!
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Community members buying in to new #FarmingtonME #FoodCoOp
by Jamie Azulay, April 14, 2026
"The Farmington Food Co-op is now open on Front Street. For $150, community members can purchase a lifetime membership and become a co-owner of the local market.
"That membership comes with monthly discounts and a say in how the business is run.
[...]
The co-op's board of directors is also focused on sourcing local products. Paige Hemond, bulk packager and manager, said, 'You put back into your local economy. You help the local farmers, and you help your neighbors, the people who work here, and all the producers.'
"The co-op is open to the public, but employees say the members will benefit the most. Skistimas explained, 'We track spending, so however much you spend, you get a percentage back at the end of the year.'
"That percentage will be determined by the members themselves when they look at the yearly revenue and vote on how that money should be spent. They already have around 250 members after opening on April 8.
"Cox said, 'I'm thrilled that the co-op’s coming in to do it. I've been members of co-ops in other places, and it works well.' The Neighboring Food Co-op Association reports that in the 2025 fiscal year, Maine's nine other food co-ops made $50.7 million in revenue.
" 'It's really about just keeping access alive and creating a strong, healthy community,' Skistimas said.
"If you are interested in getting involved, but you are not ready to buy in, the food co-op is hiring for customer service help. It is open seven days a week."
Source:
https://www.wmtw.com/article/community-members-buying-new-farmington-food-co-op/71018371#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #FoodSecurity #FoodCooperatives #BuyLocal #LocalFood #MaineNews
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@rocky_the_anarchist #Earth4All is a good read. And yeah, we cover a lot of topics on #SolarPunkSunday, including #Sustainability, #RegenerativeAgriculture, #Degrowth, #SeedSwaps, #BuildingCommunity, etc.
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#SolarPunkSunday has turned into #ActionMonday!
Today's achievements?
- Got the phone number of the person organizing the #CommunityGarden.
- Gently nudged neighbor select board member about ordering #composters and #rainbarrels (and praised all the good work he's doing)
- Dropped off a condolence card and photo mug to another neighbor who recently lost a feline friend
- Helped to fix a PDF file for the local #library (remotely), then asked if they had any "#NatureBackpacks".I'd say I've done some #SolarPunk things today! (#BuildingCommunity is something I consider a major tenet of all things Solarpunk!)
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#Online - #CommunityGardens and #FoodSecurity in Maine
April 14 @ 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Cost: $0 - $15"This webinar is hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.
Across Maine, community gardens are increasing food security by bringing people together to grow food for their communities. This panel will explore how collective garden spaces allow neighbors to work side by side to grow fresh, local food that is donated to food security organizations. Panelists will share real examples from across Maine and offer practical insights into how community gardens get started, build partnerships, and grow into lasting resources that strengthen local communities.
Speakers: Rachel Stamieszkin, Master Gardener Volunteer in Cumberland County, Johnny Sanchez, Collective Gardens Program Coordinator and Volunteer Coordinator at #FoodAndMedicine (FAM), and Julia St. Clair, Agricultural Programs Manager at #BrunswickTopshamLandTrust."
To register:
https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/community-gardens-and-food-security-in-maine/#SolarPunkSunday #GrowYourOwnFood #GYO #UMaineCooperativeExtension #MOFGA #CollectiveGardening #BuildingCommunity #SelfReliance #FeedingCommunity
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#Online - #CommunityGardens and #FoodSecurity in Maine
April 14 @ 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Cost: $0 - $15"This webinar is hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.
Across Maine, community gardens are increasing food security by bringing people together to grow food for their communities. This panel will explore how collective garden spaces allow neighbors to work side by side to grow fresh, local food that is donated to food security organizations. Panelists will share real examples from across Maine and offer practical insights into how community gardens get started, build partnerships, and grow into lasting resources that strengthen local communities.
Speakers: Rachel Stamieszkin, Master Gardener Volunteer in Cumberland County, Johnny Sanchez, Collective Gardens Program Coordinator and Volunteer Coordinator at #FoodAndMedicine (FAM), and Julia St. Clair, Agricultural Programs Manager at #BrunswickTopshamLandTrust."
To register:
https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/community-gardens-and-food-security-in-maine/#SolarPunkSunday #GrowYourOwnFood #GYO #UMaineCooperativeExtension #MOFGA #CollectiveGardening #BuildingCommunity #SelfReliance #FeedingCommunity
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#Online - #CommunityGardens and #FoodSecurity in Maine
April 14 @ 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Cost: $0 - $15"This webinar is hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.
Across Maine, community gardens are increasing food security by bringing people together to grow food for their communities. This panel will explore how collective garden spaces allow neighbors to work side by side to grow fresh, local food that is donated to food security organizations. Panelists will share real examples from across Maine and offer practical insights into how community gardens get started, build partnerships, and grow into lasting resources that strengthen local communities.
Speakers: Rachel Stamieszkin, Master Gardener Volunteer in Cumberland County, Johnny Sanchez, Collective Gardens Program Coordinator and Volunteer Coordinator at #FoodAndMedicine (FAM), and Julia St. Clair, Agricultural Programs Manager at #BrunswickTopshamLandTrust."
To register:
https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/community-gardens-and-food-security-in-maine/#SolarPunkSunday #GrowYourOwnFood #GYO #UMaineCooperativeExtension #MOFGA #CollectiveGardening #BuildingCommunity #SelfReliance #FeedingCommunity
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#Online - #CommunityGardens and #FoodSecurity in Maine
April 14 @ 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Cost: $0 - $15"This webinar is hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.
Across Maine, community gardens are increasing food security by bringing people together to grow food for their communities. This panel will explore how collective garden spaces allow neighbors to work side by side to grow fresh, local food that is donated to food security organizations. Panelists will share real examples from across Maine and offer practical insights into how community gardens get started, build partnerships, and grow into lasting resources that strengthen local communities.
Speakers: Rachel Stamieszkin, Master Gardener Volunteer in Cumberland County, Johnny Sanchez, Collective Gardens Program Coordinator and Volunteer Coordinator at #FoodAndMedicine (FAM), and Julia St. Clair, Agricultural Programs Manager at #BrunswickTopshamLandTrust."
To register:
https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/community-gardens-and-food-security-in-maine/#SolarPunkSunday #GrowYourOwnFood #GYO #UMaineCooperativeExtension #MOFGA #CollectiveGardening #BuildingCommunity #SelfReliance #FeedingCommunity
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#Online - #CommunityGardens and #FoodSecurity in Maine
April 14 @ 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Cost: $0 - $15"This webinar is hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.
Across Maine, community gardens are increasing food security by bringing people together to grow food for their communities. This panel will explore how collective garden spaces allow neighbors to work side by side to grow fresh, local food that is donated to food security organizations. Panelists will share real examples from across Maine and offer practical insights into how community gardens get started, build partnerships, and grow into lasting resources that strengthen local communities.
Speakers: Rachel Stamieszkin, Master Gardener Volunteer in Cumberland County, Johnny Sanchez, Collective Gardens Program Coordinator and Volunteer Coordinator at #FoodAndMedicine (FAM), and Julia St. Clair, Agricultural Programs Manager at #BrunswickTopshamLandTrust."
To register:
https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/community-gardens-and-food-security-in-maine/#SolarPunkSunday #GrowYourOwnFood #GYO #UMaineCooperativeExtension #MOFGA #CollectiveGardening #BuildingCommunity #SelfReliance #FeedingCommunity
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#RockportME - KLSWCD Booth at #RockportLibrary’s #SeedFest
Saturday, April 11, 2026
9:30 AM to 12:00 PMRockport Public Library (lower level)
1 Limerock Street
Rockport, ME, 04856 United States"Join #KnoxLincoln SWCD at the The #RockportPublicLibrary’s second annual SEED FEST on Saturday, April 11. This free, family-friendly event will take place on the upper and lower levels of the library. From 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., visitors can browse educational exhibits and activities covering #SeedStarting, #pollinators, #SoilHealth, #composting, #nativePlants, #HeirloomVegetables, growing #rice and grains in #Maine, #Wabanaki #FoodSovereignty, and much more! Knox-Lincoln SWCD will provide test kits and other information to help visitors better comprehend and work with the soil at their homes."
https://www.knox-lincoln.org/events-workshops/seed-fest-2026
#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity
#GrowYourOwnFood #GYO #IndigenousFoodSovereignty
#LibrariesRule #MaineEvents #WabanakiFoodSovereignty #SoilIsLife -
#MilpitasCA - #MendWithFriends
Saturday, April 11, 2026
11:00AM – 12:30PM#MilpitasLibrary
160 North Main Street
Milpitas CA 95035"Do you have...
...a stuffed animal with the stuffing leaking out?
...a shirt with a missing button?
...a hole you want to patch?
...a stain you want to cover up?
Bring it to the Mend with Friends mending club and let’s fix it together! If you are curious about sewing, we can also introduce beginners to some basic hand-sewing stitches.
No registration is required; bring your own items to mend, project to work on, or practice basic stitches with our fabric scraps! Limited mending supplies for hand sewing and casual instruction are available, but bringing your own favorite tools, extra buttons, fabric scraps, or experience to share is always appreciated.
Children are welcome to accompany their caregiver and learn alongside them.
We meet every month on the second Saturday!"
FMI:
https://sccl.bibliocommons.com/events/6934d94204caba2f00d3a3d5#SolarPunkSunday #Mending #StuffieRepair #Patching #Stitching #LearningSewing #BuildingCommunity
#LibrariesRule! -
#MilpitasCA - #MendWithFriends
Saturday, April 11, 2026
11:00AM – 12:30PM#MilpitasLibrary
160 North Main Street
Milpitas CA 95035"Do you have...
...a stuffed animal with the stuffing leaking out?
...a shirt with a missing button?
...a hole you want to patch?
...a stain you want to cover up?
Bring it to the Mend with Friends mending club and let’s fix it together! If you are curious about sewing, we can also introduce beginners to some basic hand-sewing stitches.
No registration is required; bring your own items to mend, project to work on, or practice basic stitches with our fabric scraps! Limited mending supplies for hand sewing and casual instruction are available, but bringing your own favorite tools, extra buttons, fabric scraps, or experience to share is always appreciated.
Children are welcome to accompany their caregiver and learn alongside them.
We meet every month on the second Saturday!"
FMI:
https://sccl.bibliocommons.com/events/6934d94204caba2f00d3a3d5#SolarPunkSunday #Mending #StuffieRepair #Patching #Stitching #LearningSewing #BuildingCommunity
#LibrariesRule! -
#MilpitasCA - #MendWithFriends
Saturday, April 11, 2026
11:00AM – 12:30PM#MilpitasLibrary
160 North Main Street
Milpitas CA 95035"Do you have...
...a stuffed animal with the stuffing leaking out?
...a shirt with a missing button?
...a hole you want to patch?
...a stain you want to cover up?
Bring it to the Mend with Friends mending club and let’s fix it together! If you are curious about sewing, we can also introduce beginners to some basic hand-sewing stitches.
No registration is required; bring your own items to mend, project to work on, or practice basic stitches with our fabric scraps! Limited mending supplies for hand sewing and casual instruction are available, but bringing your own favorite tools, extra buttons, fabric scraps, or experience to share is always appreciated.
Children are welcome to accompany their caregiver and learn alongside them.
We meet every month on the second Saturday!"
FMI:
https://sccl.bibliocommons.com/events/6934d94204caba2f00d3a3d5#SolarPunkSunday #Mending #StuffieRepair #Patching #Stitching #LearningSewing #BuildingCommunity
#LibrariesRule!