February/2011
 

Tuesday February 1st - Cooks & Books Series at the Mattapoisett Library, 7:00pm - POSTPONED

Due to weather - please see SEMAP website for rescheduled date.

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Saturday, February 12th, 2011 - Applesauce Canning Class!

SEMAP workshop hosted by Cedar Spring Herb Farm
 

1:00 pm - 3:00pm at Cedar Spring Herb Farm - 159 Long Pond Rd., Harwich
 www.cedarspringherbfarm.com
 

Learn from a pro!  Local grower/herbalist Donna Eaton will show us the ins and outs of canning our own delicious, all-natural Applesauce made from locally grown apples.  Learn recipes, canning instructions, and tidbits on saving money by preserving locally grown foods.  Take home a jar!
 

Cost: $20.00 per person; RSVP required!  Click here to REGISTER ONLINE.

Saturday, February 12th, 2011 - SEMAP TEDx Viewing Party!

"Changing the Way We Eat"
 

Between 10:00am and 6:00pm, UMass Cranberry Experiment Station

1 State Bog Rd., East Wareham, MA - www.semaponline.org

This one-day TEDx event will explore the food system -- from what happened, to where we are, to what we are doing to shift to a more sustainable way of eating and farming.  
 

Join SEMAP and friends for a day of amazing speakers, delicious local food and discussion of our own sustainability!
 

Visit TEDxManhattan.org for a full schedule of speakers and discussions. 
 

Plus, it's a POTLUCK! -  Feel free to bring a homemade snack or warm winter food item.  (Please indicate when registering.) 
 

Free Event - RSVP required.   Click HERE to REGISTER ONLINE

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Son of a Farmer, Child of the Earth - Monday, March 14th, 2011

5:30PM - New Bedford Public Library, 196 Williams Street, New Bedford MA
 

FREE EVENT! 

Son of a Farmer, Child of the Earth, is written by 4th generation farmer Eric Herm, who lives on his farm in Western Texas.  Eric's inspirational work teaches us first hand the struggles modern small farmers face, and leaves us all empowered to make the changes needed to fix our food system for the better.

Join us in New Bedford to hear Eric speak on his farming experience TX and his work to help the next generation of farmers become more sustainable and less dependent on corporately owned chemicals and seed.  Visit http://www.sonofafarmer.com/   to learn more about Eric and his vision for the future of small farms.  Click here to RSVP online.

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Tuesday March 29th, 2011 - 'New Beginnings' Organic Gardening Talk with Jessica Duphily Cook - 7:30pm
 

Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum, 396 County Street New Bedford Ma.

SEMAP in collaboration with The Rotch-Jones-Duff House and local organic landscaper and gardener, Jessica Duphily Cook to offer a 'New Beginnings' talk on how to design and prepare your garden for springtime planting.  Learn more about the positive benefits of growing and enjoying your own vegetables, fruit and herbs.  Program content will provide an overview of organic gardening techniques and tried-and-true methods to guide you in creating a healthy landscape and beautiful garden environment.  Don't miss this opportunity to begin your garden planning and kick-start the growing season!
 

Cost: RJD members, $8.00; non-members, $10.00, at door.
 

Please visit www.rjdmuseum.org for more information.  RSVP by clicking HERE.