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Pennypack Pickings
June 5, 2010
Volume 8, Issue 10

In This Issue
Weekly Harvest
Volunteer Opportunity
Egg Cartons Needed
CSC Supper & Open House
Dirt on Education
Weekly Harvest
Arugula
Kale
Romaine
Kohlrabi
Tenderleaf
Lettuce
Broccoli
Salad Turnips
Tatsoi
Bok Choi
Mache
Garlic Scapes

U-pick
Strawberries
Basil

mega romaine
Volunteer
Opportunity
Education Department
is seeking an
Adult Programming Assistant

This Volunteer will work under the direction of our Farm Educator, for 2-3 hours per week during business hours.
Responsibilities: Contact venues, and presenters, write class descriptions, send invoices, and schedule hosts. Phone ettiquette and computer literacy a must.
Egg Cartons Needed
shopper's guide
We need egg cartons:
Paper only, please open the cartons and stack tightly before delivering to the farm.
No broken or soiled containers, no Styrofoam please.
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Have Some Family Fun & Support Our Land Host!
CSC June Supper
Pennypack Farm land is leased from The College Settlement of Philadelphia.  The farm is situated on the grounds of the College Settlement Camp amongst 235 acres of fields, forest, trails, streams and a three-acre lake. Established in 1889, the College Settlement has provided camping opportunities to economically needy children since 1922.
Visit the College Settlement website to learn more about the history of the camp and all the wonderful programs offered.

The Dirt on Education
For information on all upcoming classes for children and adults click here.

work dayFamily Work Day
Saturday, June 12, 9am - 12noon


Help us make stepping stones for our pond garden path.  Please email Raina at education@pennypackfarm.org to register.
 



chive blossonFarm Fiber Arts Series with Stacy LaMell
Thursdays, 5pm - 6pm
July 8, 15, 22, 29
$50/child - ages 8-13 - four week series

Register here!

Using materials found in nature, we will make our own flower presses, make paper from natural materials, learn bookbinding, and explore different ways we can make prints and paints from the farm's bounty!


 
Christina PirelloTomato Canning with Christina Pirello
Saturday, July 31st at 11:30am to 1:30pm
$30/person Registration Deadline: July 1st

Register here!

Christina will demystify tomato canning while making you laugh with her personal stories of food, travel, and health. Go home feeling confident about canning your own summer harvest! Participants will have an opportunity to take home a can of tomatoes preserved during the program.
Hosted by the College Settlement of Philadelphia
Pennypack Farms