We’re excited to welcome Bethany Nichols, as our Program Manager for our Healthy Soils Action Plan. Bethany is a Massachusetts-born environmental educator who loves working outdoors and connecting people with nature. She has a Master of Science degree in Outdoor and Environmental Education from Alaska Pacific University. After years of working and living abroad...
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Learn more about the Healthy Soils Action Plan
There is a strong connection between the soils beneath us and a resilient Massachusetts. Soils determine the health and productivity of our farms, forests, wetlands and open spaces. The Healthy Soils Action Plan was developed over the past three years under the direction of the Commission for Conservation of Soil, Water & Related Resources...
Annual Meeting Presenter- Anne Gobi, Rural Affairs Director for Massachusetts
We’re thrilled to host Anne Gobi, Rural Affairs Director for Massachusetts at our Annual Meeting on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at Lilac Hedge Farm. Read more about Anne’s accomplishments and goals here
Annual Meeting Presenter- Tamara Beland, Executive Director of Overlook FARM
We’re happy that Tamara Beland with Overlook FARM will be there to join us for our Annual Meeting on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at Lilac Hedge Farm. Tamara is native to Central Massachusetts and after a stint back in Austin, Texas where she was a Manager for the Long Center, focused on programming live music...
Annual Meeting Presenter- David Reed with Central Mass Grown
We’re excited to welcome the Executive Director of Central Mass Grown, David Reed, as a speaker at our annual meeting, taking place on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. Central Mass Grown is a non-profit organization made up of farmers, buy-local advocates, and community leaders dedicated to raising consumer awareness and increasing the profitability of regional farms....
Join us for our Annual Meeting @ Lilac Hedge Farm on Wednesday, November 20, 2024!
The Worcester County Conservation District’s Annual Meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at Lilac Hedge Farm in Rutland Doors open at 6:15 pm, meeting starts at 6:30 pm and ends by 8:30 pm We’re excited to feature: David Reed, Executive Director of Central Mass Grown. Tamara Beland, Executive Director of Overlook FARM...
Thank you for a successful Fall Bulb Sale!
We’d like to thank all of our customers for supporting our annual Fall Bulb Sale! This year, we were lucky with the amazing weather that allowed us to set up outside for pick up and on-site sales. Our new Plant Sale Coordinator, Jen Burt, jumped right in this year, with help from our Admins Jennifer...