2011
 January

 
 February

 
 March
27 Annual Meeting for current members and new members who have sent in reservation deposits
 April
24

The annual Easter egg hunt will be held on Easter Sunday from 11 - 1 .  This non-denominational event is for Community Farm members. Bring either a dozen colored eggs the day before for the Bunny to hide, or refreshments on the day of the event.

Please note: You must be registered to attend. Register your family for this fun event and find out the particulars by calling 433-0261.
   
 

 
 May
7 Spring Work Party and Maypole Dance (details TBA)
21
 Weed & Sing--1 - 3
25 Plant Study--2 - 4
   
 June
8 Weed & Sing--2 - 4
18 Membership meeting -- all members encouraged to attend -- 1 - 3 PM at the Farm
22 Plant Study--2 - 4
 July
9 Membership meeting -- all members encouraged to attend -- 1 - 3 PM at the Farm

13

 Weed & Sing--2 - 4

27

 Plant Study--2 - 4
 August
   

13

 Membership meeting -- all members encouraged to attend -- 1 - 3 PM at the Farm
17 Plant Study--2 - 4
 September
10 Membership meeting -- all members encouraged to attend -- 1 - 3 PM at the Farm

14

 Plant Study--2 - 4

 
 October
8 Membership meeting -- all members encouraged to attend -- 1 - 3 PM at the Farm

 

 
 November

 
 December

 

PLANT STUDIES

You might call these meditative exercises or botany lessons.  I think of them as chances to learn from a plant.  The method was taught to me by the founding mothers of the farm, who learned it during their apprenticeship.
To understand a plant, you have to slow down and focus your attention.  Developing these skills and exercising our senses in the service of awareness are good training for many areas of life.  In addition we always learn a lot about plants.

Dress for being outside in whatever weather prevails (heavy rain will cause the lesson to be cancelled).  We will be sitting for a long time.  You can bring a chair or mat if you want.  A field lens or magnifying glass is fun, but not necessary.

Anyone who wants to participate and can sit quietly for 2 hours is welcome.  These lessons are free to members.  A donation to the farm of $5 per person is suggested for non-members.  You must register for these in advance (by the day before) at 734-585-5067.

The upcoming plant studies are scheduled for:

Wednesday, July 27, 2 - 4 pm

Wednesday, August 17, 2 - 4 pm

Wednesday, September 14, 2 - 4 pm.

WEED & SINGS

A singing and weeding party at the farm.  We teach each other rounds and other songs, and sing them (or hum them, or listen to them) while we weed.  The singing makes the work more fun; it makes the plants grow better, and you vibrate more harmoniously.  It all works out so well.  Join us anytime.  Feel free to bring friends.  Young children will need to be supervised by a non-participating adult outside the field.  You can just show up (or not) for these.  Absolutely no experience is necessary.

Upcoming Weed & Sings are scheduled for:

Wednesday, July 13, 2 - 4 pm

The August Weed & Sing has been cancelled due to lack of interest in Weed & Sings. Call Karen (585-5067) if you want to arrange one.