Keep farming Feed people Build community July 21, 2023 Summer Camp Announcing “Gap Week” camp, August 21-25; Open spots for camp weeks 5 & 6 Camp has been a blast so far this summer and we know there is a particular need for more at the end of the summer before school begins when camp options are limited. So for the first time we are offering a “Gap Week” camp from August 21-25, for kids ages 5-9. Hours are 8:30am – 3:30pm. Each day will be a mix of structured and free play with games, snacks, and crafts. Space is limited, so please sign up now if you are interested. A few spots are open for our weeks 5 & 6 camp (July 24-28 & July 31-Aug 4). Click the link below to register for any of our remaining camp weeks. $375/week per child; $20 multi-week OR sibling discount available. CARE4KIDS accepted. Child MUST be 5 years of age by start date. Register for Summer Camp Upcoming Farm Workshops On Tuesday, July 25 the Woodbridge 4-H Club will be in the Learning Garden with information about native bees. They will show how to build a bee bath and nesting house for native solitary bees. Drop in any time between 2:30-6:30. On Friday, July 28 the Woodbridge 4-H Club will be in the Learning Garden with information about Pollinator Pathways. There will be a pollinator and native plant scavenger hunt / Bingo and other pollinator related activities. Drop in any time between 2:30-6:30. From 4-5pm on both Tuesday and Friday, August 8 & 11 we’ll host a flower bouquet making workshop with our very own Farmer Alyssa. Alyssa will have flowers harvested from our fields for you to work with as she takes you through the art and joy of making a bouquet. And of course you’ll bring a bouquet home with you. $20-$40 sliding scale. Space is limited to 12 people per workshop. Click the link below to register. Register for Tuesday, Aug 8 Flower Workshop Register for Friday, Aug 11 Flower Workshop Help Finish the Pavilion in our Learning Garden We are nearing the finish line in our final phase of fundraising for this project! We need 150 people to donate at any levelto unlock the $15,000 match from Sustainable CT. Donate at the $2 level to be a “Community catalyst”, the $10 level if you are feeling like a “Bee Friend”, or $25 if you love a “Garden Gnome”. Want to support this project and eat great pizza? Join us here at the farm on Tuesday, August 1, from 3-7pm for a pizza party with Big Green Truck Pizza to help us take the next step in making our Learning Garden a truly special place and a key resource to serve the community! Donate to Help Finish the Pavilion If you prefer to give offline by cash or check please make payments to Massaro Community Farm and drop off or mail to 41 Ford Rd., Woodbridge, CT 06525. If you have questions or inquiries please contact Lindsay at [email protected], or call the farm office at 203-736-8618 Dinner on the Farm Sunday, September 10, 4pm ZINC is back to prepare a spectacular season feast for our annual Dinner on the Farm. Join us on Sunday, September 10th for our unique farm-to-table event, which brings people together for a fabulous meal in a wonderful setting. Funds raised through ticket sales, sponsorships and silent auction help support our fresh produce donations to health, human service and hunger relief agencies, as well as our farm education programs. Click the link below to purchase tickets and see our sponsorships opportunities. Purchase Tickets for Dinner on the Farm Thanks to our 2023 Mission Based Sponsors: ZINC Restaurant The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven Paul and Judy DeCoster Southern Connecticut State University Stephen Gurney Retina Systems LeClaire Heating & Air Conditioning Explorers Learning Center The Glass Source KES Tree Service & Landscaping Jimmie’s Place Become a mission-based sponsor today (203) 736-8618 41 Ford Road, Woodbridge, CT www.MassaroFarm.org Follow Us