REC’s Community Farmers Market & Mobile Farmers Market Schedule
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Come by the REC Community Farmers Market every Saturday from 10 am – 2 pm at Fuller Family Park, 104 Murray Ave (behind Central Community Branch YMCA)! There will be an abundance of fresh produce, crafts at the kid zone, fun and entertainment for all! We are also very excited to start the [...]
Upcoming Events
School Gardens AmeriCorps VISTA Position Available! Get your application in by June 19th!
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The REC is excited to announce that we currently have a full time one year Americorps VISTA position open in the Food Justice Program starting August 5, 2013. If you are interested in supporting Food Justice work in Worcester and are looking for full time service work, click here. We are looking for individuals who are passionate [...]
Introducing Let’s Grow Worcester! Urban Gardening Workshop Series
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We are happy to introduce a series of Urban Gardening Workshops throughout the Spring, Summer and Fall season. Space is limited, so be sure to sign-up here! Our first workshop on Planning and Planting your garden is this Saturday. Ready to dig your hands in the dirt? Join us this Saturday beginning at 10:00 to get ready for the [...]
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities and Info Sessions
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We have forecasted all our upcoming volunteer opportunities for 2013. Check them out here and don’t forget to fill out our General Interest Form to get involved or to stay connected! 2013 REC Volunteer Opportunities Attend a volunteer orientation to learn more! 9 Castle Street 6-7:30 pm on March 21st or May 16th [...]
Green Your Energy and Earn a $50 donation for REC!
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Sign up for one of Mass Energy’s green energy programs: New England Wind or New England GreenStart and earn a $100 donation for the REC! These programs let you green your electricity with local renewable sources for as little as 45 cents extra per day, right on your National Grid electricity bill. Your participation will bring more renewable energy onto the [...]
We’re “Talking Trash” for Earth Day Cleanups
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See who’s “Talking Trash” in our program booklet for April 27th’s REC Earth Day Cleanups. Read submissions from Worcester’s Mayor Joe Petty, City Manager Michael O’Brien and REC Board President Julie Orozco. See responses from REC staff and volunteers to the question: What’s one way you reduce your energy consumption or a recycling idea you [...]
Know Where to Call
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Our programs are split into two offices, with separate contact information. If you have any questions, please contact staff members at the numbers provided below. School Gardens, Community Gardens and Environmental Health and Justice Programs are located in the Printers Building. Please contact these programs at (508) 753-2303. Food Justice Programs and Administration are located at the [...]
