News

New Volunteer Opportunities

Check out our updated Volunteer opportunities for Spring 2012!

If you are interested please contact Molly Totman our VISTA Volunteer Coordinator or call 413-535-1789 ext. 5.

Nuestras Raices Annual Meeting

Nuestras Raices will be hosting its annual meeting Saturday NOvember 12th, from 12-2pm at 329 Main Street, Holyoke.

We will be discussing our past year, our strategic plan, and electing new board members.

We will have FREE food for all attendees. Thios is a great opportunity to learn about what Nuestras Raices does and get your voice in.
This event is open to the public, bring your friends!! 

Please call 413-535-1789 with any questions you may have.

 

Thank you HARVEST FESTIVAL

Nuestras Raices would like to thank everyone that attended and helped make our 18th Annual Harvest Festival a success. We want to express our genuine appreciation and gratitude for this years sponsors: Peoples Bank, Holyoke Food and Fitness Policy Council, Mt Holyoke College, Energia, Wholesome Wave and Village Grain.

Nuestras Raices Harvest Festival 2011

Nuestras Raices would like to announce its 18th Annual Harvest Festival.
The event will take place on Saturday September 24th, from 12-4pm, at La Finca, The Farm, on 24 Jones Ferry Road, Holyoke, MA.

Nuestras Raices Annual Meeting

When:

December 17th, 2010

From 11:00amto 1:00pm

Nuestras Raices will be having their annual meeting this Friday at Mi Plaza Restaurant, 329 Main Street Holyoke.

The annual Meeting will discuss the past year at Nuestras Raices and the future vision of the organization.

We will have food for all of our members!

Members will also be voting for the new Board of Directors for the upcoming year. It is very important that we hear your voice if you are a member of Nuestras Raices.

Please join us this friday for a very important meeting.

Farm to School FEEST

When:

December 14th, 2010

From 5:00pmto 7:00pm

The youth will be presenting their photographs and speaking about the Farm 2 School process.

 

We will have:

FOOD! Freshly cooked meal FREE, prepared by the Holyoke Youth.

RAFFLE! We will be raffling off photgraphs of the farm that the youth have taken over this Summer.

FUN! Come draw pictures of your ideal school lunch.

COMMUNITY! Celebrate the work of local youth and community members crating healthier school lunches.

 

WHERE????????

Holyoke Health Center

Become a Nuestras Raices Farmer! Orientation Class

When:

October 28th, 2010

From 5:00pmto 6:30pm

Become a Nuestras Raices Farmer!

Nuestras Raices is recruiting new people to participate in our new farmer training program for 2011. Come learn about the **free** trainings and business classes we offer. 

Call 413-531-2767 for more information

Noche de Arte - Arts Night at the Farm!

When:

August 20th, 2010

From 4:00pmto 7:00pm

Noche de Arte - Arts night at the Farm!

La Finca: 24 Jones Ferry Rd. Holyoke

Join the Holyoke communty in celebrating local poets, artists, musicians, actors, and dancers at the first ever Noche de Arte. We will have performances by talented members of our community throughout the evening at our beautiful 30 acre urban community farm.

Come, celebrate local artists, and enjoy a late summer evening at the farm. 

Please call 413-531-2767 with any questions

Home Preserving - Pickles!

When:

August 16th, 2010

From 5:30pmto 7:00pm

Home Preserving - Pickles!

Mi Plaza Restaurant 325 Main St. Holyoke

Learn how to make fresh pickles and store them for the winter months. We will learn what supplies you need and the correct steps for processing and canning. 

Preserving food is a tradicional practice, and an empowring way to support local food systems and healthy eating for all. FREE!

Please call 413-531-2767 with any questions

Home Preserving - Tomatoes!

When:

August 2nd, 2010

From 5:30pmto 7:00pm

Home Preserving - Tomatoes!

Mi Plaza Restaurant 325 Main St. Holyoke

Learn how to preserve or "can" your summer harvest of tomatoes for winter storage. Preserve this traditional knowledge, and enjoy your summer tomatoes during the winter, or give as gifts!

We will learn about necessary supplies, safe handlign and sealing, and atendees will go home with hand-outs and samples. FREE!

 call 413-531-2767 with any questions you may have.

©2008 Nuestras Raíces | 329 Main St, Holyoke, MA 01040 | Phone: (413) 535-1789