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Pennypack Pickings
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April 22, 2012
Volume 10, Issue 9
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CSA Orientation
Sunday, May 20th
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Yes, it is that time of year. Share pickups will begin at the end of May. Final dates will be announced soon.
We are having two orientation sessions a farm tour following. Sunday, May 20th10:30 am and 1:00 pm This is required for all new members. Can't make it on the 20th? We will hold a short orientation on Tuesday May 22 at 6:30 pm. More details will follow in a special Orientation Email. See you soon! |
Localicious Event
Thursday, June 14
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We are looking for unique silent auction items such as gift certificates for your business, or items that you have made. Anything from artwork, handcrafts, services (massages, drycleaning, food, etc.), event tickets, vacation homes, or gifts. All donations helps us raise money for Pennypack Farm! Specific items we are looking for: - Week or weekend at your vacation home
- Unique experiences, such as a dinner or hot air balloon ride
- Philly pro sports tickets
- Garden and home items
- Gourmet food and wine (Localicious food is even better!)
To get more information or offer an item, please contact board member All donations are deductible to the extent allowed by law. |
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ADOPT A ROW
YES! SPRING IS HERE and everything is in motion: the earth, the birds, the pollen...so are the WEEDS, these undesirable plants which are growing where they don't belong...in our raspberries, strawberries, blueberries... They are a constant threat to all of our beloved berries, perennials and annuals. Sadly, we lost many plants because they have been choked by the weeds.
 This year we are implementing an 'ADOPT A ROW' program. You will be hearing a lot about it. We need your energy and passion for bringing healthy, local organic vegetables, fruits and herbs to your table. Why not ADOPT A ROW and make it happen: keep the weeds at bay. Take action and be proud of your row throughout the whole season. ADOPT A ROW! We need your help NOW! This is an opportunity to be a steward of Pennypack and be connected to a vibrant community. The blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries need tender loving care NOW and are waiting for you. This idea came from one of our faithful members, Suzanne, who is spearheading the project. Take action and make it happen: let us know that you will ADOPT A ROW by emailing Katie at katie@pennypack.org.
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Thanks to everyone who supported Team Pennypack in The Walk+Run Against Hunger! Thanks to your generous support we will be able to provide subsidized shares for 12 families from West Philadelphia. That's twice as many families as last season! The families who participate in the program will pick-up their shares at the Clark Park Farmers Market where, over the season, they will come to know our farmers. The demand for fresh, locally grown food has increased in the recent  years and Pennypack Farm is happy to be able to accommodate more families who might not otherwise have access to the quality and variety of food grown by Farmer Andy and his team. For those of you who are wondering how Raina and Jenn did on the run. . . they kept a very respectable 8 minute pace, coming in just slightly behind Andy's 2011 time. Not bad ladies!!
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Know a Teacher, Scout Leader or Camp Coordinator?
Let them know about Pennypack Farm's travelling programs!
Pennypack Farm encourages students to get to know their food. Kids who GROW healthy food tend to EAT healthy food. Our travelling programs bring the excitement and wonder of gardening, cooking, and composting to your doorstep. More info..
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We Apppreciate you Feedback!
 Thank you for your feedback concerning the time offerings of the Little Sprouts program. We have updated the times once again to make sure all our adventurous friends can make it after school. The new time slot will be from 4:00pm-5:00pm, Tell your friends!
Little Sprouts Ages 5-6 at Meadowbrook Farm
4pm-5pm, $10, Register online...
5/9 Flower Power - Discover how plants grow from seed to fruit with the help of pollinators
5/23 Insect Olympics - Learn how insects protect themselves from predators, and design your own beneficial bug
6/6 Dance of the Bees - Did you know bees communicate by dancing? Learn the dance with us
6/13 Growing up, down and sideways - Take a garden safari and find out how different plants grow
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Spring Calendar
 Share-Duty Opportunity
Saturday April 28, 8am-Noon (No RSVP necessary) As a summer/fall CSA member each family is required to complete 4 hours of share-duty work on the farm. Come out to the farm and fulfill your hours while the weather is pleasant. Wear closed toe shoes, dress for the weather, and bring a water bottle.  Seed Exchange
Sunday, May 6, 2:00pm FREE At Resurrection Lutheran Church (on the corner of Mann Rd and Welsh Rd) Join us for a seed saving seminar and seed exchange with Joel Fath of The Philadelphia Seed Exchange. Bring any seeds and plants (houseplants, bulbs, perennials, etc.) you want to swap. Don't have seeds or plants, no worries. Come and check out our supply of open-pollinated organic seeds. RSVP to education@pennypackfarm.org  Little Seeds Ages 3-4 at Meadowbrook Farm
Join Miss Raina for our very popular Little Seeds program at Meadowbrook Farm. Bring your little ones out for hands on gardening and outdoor fun! 10:15am-11:15am, $8 5/9 A Seed's Life, Only 1 space left! 5/23 Buggy Buddies, Only 4 spaces left! 6/6 Dance of the Bees 6/13 Growing Up, Down and Sideways Register online... 
Making Jam at Home Thursday May 17, 7:00-8:30pm, $20 Learn how to make jam and use herbal infusions to take it to the next level. 4 spaces left! More info...  Hunt for wild wood sorrel with "Wildman" Steve Brill
Sunday June 3rd 1pm-3pm, $20/adult $10/child Learn about wild edible plants from the "Wildman" on a 2 hour walk through the trails of the Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust. Spinach-flavored lambsquarters, chewy violets, spicy poor man's pepper, and spring mushrooms are just a few of the items we might find. More info... |
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