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UPCOMING EVENTS:

Sustainability with Style
When: Sat, September 23, 5pm – 10pm
Where: Open Spirit, 39 Edwards St, Framingham, MA 01701

We will screen the documentary film “The True Cost” at 5pm with a group discussion to follow on thoughts, feelings and how we can move forward in our community with our clothing choices.

The fantastically sustainable fashion show begins at 8pm. It features designers and crafts people who have taken on creating there own clothes. It also features looks from stylists who use vintage and second hand clothing to create outfits for every day, work and even the avant guarde.

We are currently looking for:

Designers: People who create their own clothing. This includes, but is not limited to knitters, cobblers, seamstreses, crafts people, cosplayers and fashion designers.

Stylists: People who can put together an outfit with an emphasis on sustainibility and local means. We are especially looking for those that love to shop at vintage and second hand clothing stores.

Join us for some fun at the catwalk and get some insight on how you can make more sustainable choices in your clothing while holding on to your unique identity and style.

If you are someone who would like to work with us on this project or know anyone who fits these descriptions, please send us a message. We are looking for all levels of experience and look forward to working with you.

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RECENT EVENTS:

August Vegetable Garden Tour (Bike or Carpool)
When: Sat, August 19, 9am – 1pm
Where: 39 Edwards St, Framingham, MA 01701

Thinking of starting or improving a vegetable garden next year or even this fall? Join us on a free tour of several home and community gardens to get inspiration, ideas, and advice from local gardeners.

This year’s tour will be both bike-able and carpool-able. For either option, please arrive at Open Spirit no later than 10:00am.

The bike tour will be lead by Transition Framingham’s very own Alex Volfson. Participants must provide their own bicycle and helmets. You must be capable of biking a 7 mile route on moslty main roads with moderate hills. A guardian must accompany children under 18.

There will be snacks and refreshments throughout the tour. This is a rain or shine event – dress for the weather!

Please share the event with friends and neighbors!

Conservation in Practice: Seed Banking & Ex-Situ Conservation

Wednesday October 5th, 7:00pm

Framingham Public Library: Costin Room

Seed Lending Library Talk

Tuesday September 20, 7:00pm
Christa McAuliffe Branch Library, Community Room

Tom Hanson from Hanson’s Farm, a fifth generation farm on Nixon Road in Framingham, will join us for an informal talk on The Hanson’s Tomato and Other Seed-saving Tips. Hanson’s Farm has a farm stand, farmers’ markets, pick-your own vegetables, and C.S.A. shares available. This will also be a chance for you to swap seeds or cuttings from your garden!

Locavore Potluck Picnic

When: Saturday, August 27th, 2 pm – 4 pm
Where: Butterworth Park, 90 Arthur St, Framingham 01702
We will provide tables for the food, plus plates, flatware, cups, water and lemonade. You bring a blanket, lawn chairs, etc. Fun to had by all

5th Annual Framingham Garden Tour!

When: Saturday, August 13th, 9:30 am – 1:00 pm*
Where: 24 Vernon Street
Thinking of starting or improving a veggie garden next year, or even this fall? Come tour our town’s community gardens as well as home gardens – each with different designs and focus. Get inspiration, ideas and advice from local gardeners.Carpool starts at the First Parish Community Garden.

*Tour all the gardens, or just one – adjust for your availability. Call 508-816- 3789 for more information on this year’s tour and route.
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Composting for Everyone: Beginner to Advanced

When: Thursday, June 9th, 7 to 8:30 PM
Where: Community Room, New McAuliffe Library, 746 Water St, Framingham

In this 75 minute workshop we explore many aspects of composting. We explain what compost is and how the break down process works. We will give tips and techniques for how to set up a home composting system including the various options for inside and outside containers to use. We will talk about compost maintenance and use of the end product and will explore more advanced techniques including worm composting. There will be ample time at the end of our presentation to answer questions from the audience.