Attention Farmers, Ranchers, Forest Managers, and Conservation Stewards Join the annual Statewide Local Working Group Meeting to share your concerns about natural resource issues in your region and discuss ideas for steps to take to address them. Share your input! Use this opportunity to influence programs and funding delivered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)...
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WCCD offers workshops and trainings on a variety of topics related to Soils and Soil health, Water Quality, Gardening and Farming, Climate Change Adaptation, Forestry and Wildlife Habitat, and Food preparation, Food Waste, and Composting.
Our staff and affiliates can offer workshops or guest lectures upon request.
Check this page often for updates or email our administrator, Jennifer Mason at with your interest or a request or for more information.
Healthy Kids Day at the YMCA – April 26th
Come visit our Healthy Soils Program Manager, Bethany Nichols, to learn about native plants and healthy soil, and plant a flower that will help pollinators! This event is FREE and open to the Public. Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025 Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm Location: YMCA Central Community Branch – 766 Main Street Worcester, MA 01610...
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Soil Health and the Worcester Mammoth Horticultural Bean! – May 8th
Join WCCD’s own Bethany Nichols on a discussion surrounding soil health and best practices, followed by Jen Burt and the story of how they resurrected the Worcester Mammoth Horticultural Bean! Date: Thursday, May 8th Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm Location: Regional Environmental Council- 42 Lagrange Street, Worcester, MA This event is free, however registration is required....
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