More than 50 volunteers spent their morning getting their hands dirty at Newhall Fields Community Farm as part of Bridgewell’s annual Celebration of Community Service Project on Tuesday. Bridgewell is a nonprofit, social and human services organization that serves over 7,200 people with disabilities and other life challenges throughout northeastern Massachusetts. Newhall … [Read more...] about Bridgewell gets hands dirty at Newhall Fields
Newhall Fields Community Farm
Peabody farm feeds into fight against hunger
Hidden behind the storefronts and houses near 193 Lynn St. is 6 acres of farmland that’s City-owned and nonprofit-operated. Some of that land, 2 acres, is contracted to Newhall Fields Community Farm: a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that aims to strengthen the community by creating access to nutritious vegetables and herbs through sustainable, regenerative agriculture, … [Read more...] about Peabody farm feeds into fight against hunger
Newhall Fields Farm hosts wild foraging workshop with author Russ Cohen
Local author Russ Cohen will be guiding a group of community members around Newhall Fields Community Farm to teach them how to safely and responsibly forage, identify edible plant species and their and nutritional value, and offer tips on preparation. The event will take place July 22, 5:30-7:30 p.m. The farm is located at 193 Lynn St. in Peabody, and there will be street … [Read more...] about Newhall Fields Farm hosts wild foraging workshop with author Russ Cohen
Bridgewell celebrates community service at Newhall Fields
Bridgewell, a Peabody-based social and human services agency, launched its month-long series of activities with a Celebration of Community Service Project at Newhall Fields Community Farm on Tuesday. This is the fourth year Bridgewell and Newhall have partnered for the service project, Bridgewell President & Chief Executive Officer Chris Tuttle said. Many other human … [Read more...] about Bridgewell celebrates community service at Newhall Fields