When people hear that there is an urban agricultural program running in the middle of main south, they find it hard to believe at first. When they hear that it is an employment program for youth from that neighborhood, they wonder why they hadn’t heard of it before. But when they learn that the program is governed by the youth using consensus, the comments are “Wow!, How does that work?” To answer this question we are planning on recording a documentary about the program. The best way to understand how the Youth Growing and Raising Organics in Worcester program affects the lives of it participants and the surrounding community is to see it for yourself. The Oread Street Community Garden is home to the YouthGROW program and what we affectionately refer to as “The Farm”. We will keep you update on it’s progress, and when you can pick up a copy! For more information contact Julius at ugrow@recworcester.org.

UGROW is looking for an intern for the Arts @ the Garden project. The internship would involve organizing several, art festivals at some of the community gardens around the city, connecting with artists, implementing creative ideas, and having a good time that is family friendly. The project will run throughout the summer months, plus the month of May. The position requires between 10 and 20 hours a week with flexibility, and room for another job. For more information contact Julius at ugrow@recworcester.org.