On July 6th (and throughout this Summer), our 25-student “Green Team” will be planting, cultivating, and harvesting organically-grown vegetables from our gardens developed in community spaces. These sites include: neighborhood gardens, those outside schools, and other open spaces within heavily-populated Somerville. Then they’ll sell our produce at the Union Square Farmer’s Market.
Our highly-disciplined, lower-income, Somerville-area high-schoolers work for minimal pay, while learning (by doing) about ecology, nutrition, business development, and the green economy. We also provide unique opportunities for these inner-city kids to experience the natural beauty of “remote wild areas” during supervised overnight camping trips.
Unfortunately, twelve of these youngsters are without bicycles (and locks and helmets) that they’ll use for transport among Groundwork’s Somerville area gardens.
I’m sorry that I couldn’t give you more advance notice. Nevertheless, we appeal to your kindness and generosity to secure this equipment during early July. I hope to hear from you soon.
Best Regards, Warren Sadow
Marketing & Communications Dir.
Groundwork Somerville
warren@groundworksomerville.org
http://www.groundworksomerville.org/
(781) 598-1984 (my cell phone)
