Stop by the Farm this month to see the progress on the barn roof and early plantings.
The summer promises to be a busy season.
Check out the list below and we hope to see you at the Farm!
Barnstable County Beekeepers Plant Sale on Saturday, May 12th, 9am to Noon, Free Soil Testing Available.
Flag Day Celebration on Thursday, June 14th at 5:30pm.
Tower Hill Botanical Gardens- day trip on Tuesday, June 19th. Contact Dianne at 508-362-4995 for more information
Garden Plots and Greenhouse Benches at Meetinghouse Farm
are currently filled for the 2012 Season.
A Very Short Ode to a Very Olde Roof
Volunteer
If you enjoy invigorating physical work,
volunteer at the Farm
to clear brush, remove invasives and
prune trees and shrubs.
Volunteers are also needed for garden prep, planting, maintenance, and
harvesting. Non-gardening tasks; including business plan development, fundraising, and
computer support are also available.
Interested? Contact Judy at desrochersj@comcast.net
No Hunting is Allowed
In the Meetinghouse Farm Conservation Area
per order of the Barnstable Conservation Commission
Town of Barnstable Code Chapter 701-4
The Mission —
The mission of Meetinghouse Farm is to foster community horticultural and agricultural values and practices.
Meetinghouse Farm will work to provide programs that
inspire and motivate children and adults to work with nature
in the healthy cultivation of gardens and farms,
while protecting the environment
Our Goals —
Model and teach sustainable horticultural and agricultural techniques.
Provide programs and resources for a wide variety of user groups.
Create an aesthetic and peaceful environment for contemplation and reflection.
Utilize sustainable “green” techniques and technology
for the repair and operation of the Farm.
Communicate and collaborate with local green industries.
Support the Barnstable Conservation Commission’s goals for
the Meetinghouse Farm Conservation Area.
What is Meetinghouse Farm?
Meetinghouse Farm includes approximately 23 acres of
rolling woodland and open fields.
A 3,000 sq. ft. greenhouse and three structures require improvements
for future programs and activities.
Meetinghouse Farm, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that manages Meetinghouse Farm with the support of the Town of Barnstable and the
Barnstable Conservation Commission.
Farm is located on Route 149 on the north side of Route 6 near the historic
1717 Meetinghouse in the Village of West Barnstable in the Town of Barnstable.
If you are interested in learning more about the project, please e-mail Judy or contact us at:
Meetinghouse Farm | Box 330 | West Barnstable, MA 02668
© 2005 - 2008 Meetinghouse Farm, Inc.
