Batik flow- An artist talk and batik demonstration.

Join Arts at the Armory for a chill afternoon of learning about batik & watch live batik art demo in an inspiring evening of creativity and connection.

Step into the world of batik with artist Hazura Isilay, founder of Hazura Studio. Through this ancient art form, she discovered a way to slow down, reconnect with herself, and tell stories through wax and color. In this intimate evening, the artist shares her journey and invites you to witness a live batik demonstration as the cloth comes alive. Leave feeling inspired to see beauty in stillness—and perhaps spark your own creative voice.

Every guest will receive a special batik-inspired goody bag to take home as a reminder of the experience.

Buy your tickets here.

Visit the Growing Center for some relatively quiet time during the weekly Red Fire Farm CSA distribution window.

Bring a book and read.

Grab your journal and write a bit, create a poem or make an entry in the Growing Center Journal that will be available.

Find those art supplies and come sketch, draw or paint while enjoying a green setting in the city.

Some limited kids and garden/nature books and art supplies will be available for use on site. Every Wednesday, June 4 - October 15.

Life Alive Union Square (32 Prospect St, Somerville, MA) will be hosting two one-hour trivia games on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30pm.
Win energizing prizes and fuel up with brain food.

Plus, all participants can enjoy 20% off their Life Alive order during the game.

— Make sure to bring your phone for answering questions! —

Join Union Square Main Streets and 60+ of your favorite local food producers for the 21st Annual Union Square Farmers Market!

Stock up on locally-grown fruits and vegetables, protein, fresh bread, jams, hot sauce, pickles, and more while snacking and sipping on ready-to-eat food and drink. Support local farmers, chat with food producers, and connect with community groups—all in the heart of the 38th coolest city in the world!

Union Square Farmers Market will run:

Saturdays from 9am-1pm

May 10- October 25

No market 9/20

“24 Hours of Culture” is a free celebration taking place from 4 PM to 10 PM on Saturday, August 16th (weather date: Sunday, August 17) at 90 Union Sq, Somerville, MA, celebrating and amplifying the Somerville and Greater Boston cultural ecosystem.

Circle Squared and the Somerville Arts Council invite you to come out to hear great music, play field games, and practice joy as a strategy for liberation.

The aim is to explore how we can engage in effective community development strategies from both macro and micro perspectives by embodying an ideal day of cultural experiences.

BIPOC folx are at the center of this celebration, though all who understand themselves as part of the local cultural, liberatory, and the Somerville and Greater Boston community at large are welcome.

Head to Aeronaut on Saturday nights over the summer for outdoor movie nights on the patio featuring some favorites!

9pm Admission is free! *Weather permitting

8.16 Anchorman

8.23 Mean Girls

8.30 Clueless

9.6 Jaws

9.13 Zoolander

Calling all Couquetas!
Head to Machu Picchu Restaurant for a Tropicoqueta brunch like no other!

Sunday, August 17th
11 AM – 3 PM
Music by @djrandyflow_
Specialty Tropicoqueta-inspired cocktails
Curated brunch menu + back to back mimosas.
Your fave Karol G hits from her latest album all afternoon!

Go for the vibes, stay for the music
Tropical fits encouraged
Tag your girls & reserve your spot now!

To book your table visit Machu Pichhu’s website or on instagram.

It’s the ulti-mutt hangout on Sunday, August 17th from 1-5pm —and everyone’s invited, especially the furry ones. Dog Days of Summer is a brand new, tail-waggin’ good time at Bow Market, co hosted with Buenas.

• Free dog treats provided by Tandem vet clinic

• KV Creative: Watercolor dog portraits that will be for purchase($35 each)

• Dog Eat Cake: Provide beautiful summer-themed dog biscuits available at the Tandem table for free

• Scritches and Boops will be popping up with unique goods for badass pets

• Buenas emPAWnada 6-packs will be available for purchase with portion of proceeds to Shultz’s Guest House

• Dog themed food & beverage specials from around the market

• And a social media raffle with two really big prizes!

Check out the Bow Market instagram for more details.

Mayor Ballantyne and Ward Two Councilor J.T. Scott invite you to attend a ribbon cutting at Ken Kelly Park on Tuesday, August 19 at 3pm (rain date 8/20).

For more information visit: voice.somervillema.gov/217-somerville-ave

Visit the Growing Center for some relatively quiet time during the weekly Red Fire Farm CSA distribution window.

Bring a book and read.

Grab your journal and write a bit, create a poem or make an entry in the Growing Center Journal that will be available.

Find those art supplies and come sketch, draw or paint while enjoying a green setting in the city.

Some limited kids and garden/nature books and art supplies will be available for use on site. Every Wednesday, June 4 - October 15.

Life Alive Union Square (32 Prospect St, Somerville, MA) will be hosting two one-hour trivia games on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30pm.
Win energizing prizes and fuel up with brain food.

Plus, all participants can enjoy 20% off their Life Alive order during the game.

— Make sure to bring your phone for answering questions! —

Head to Bow Market on Thursday, August 21st from 4-10pm for the annual Vintage Night Market.

30 top vintage vendors will be popping up outside in Bow’s courtyard and indoors at Upstairs at Bow.

Expect to find some of the best vintage clothing, home decor, bar ware, art, jewelry, accessories, antiques & up-cycled fashion! Plus food & beverage specials!

Hosted by Blue Bandana Relics.

RSVP here.

Join Union Square Main Streets and 60+ of your favorite local food producers for the 21st Annual Union Square Farmers Market!

Stock up on locally-grown fruits and vegetables, protein, fresh bread, jams, hot sauce, pickles, and more while snacking and sipping on ready-to-eat food and drink. Support local farmers, chat with food producers, and connect with community groups—all in the heart of the 38th coolest city in the world!

Union Square Farmers Market will run:

Saturdays from 9am-1pm

May 10- October 25

No market 9/20

Prospect Hill will be open to the public on select dates and times from May through October as part of HISTORY ON THE LINE, a series of exhibitions and programs organized by the Somerville Museum and funded by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism's MA250 initiative and the City of Somerville.

For over eight years, the Somerville Arts Council has coproduced the Evolution of Hip Hop Festival in Union Square.

This event features rappers, singers, spoken word poets, dancers, and visual artists from the Somerville community and surrounding cities. This showcase of hip hop music, dance and culture displays the immense creativity throughout the region. Also featuring live art, interactive activities, craft vendors and local community groups.

Join Boston Figurative Art Center for a funky and creative evening of clothed figure drawing in the courtyard of Bow Market! Whether you're a seasoned artist or just looking to try something new, this guided session will be the perfect way to unwind while enjoying delicious bites & drinks from the Bow Market vendors. Go for the art, stay for the vibes. Draw together under the setting summer sun!
What to Expect:

• Live instructor demos throughout the session

• All materials provided

• A relaxed and fun vibe!

  Please RSVP - it’s free!⁠

Head to Aeronaut on Saturday nights over the summer for outdoor movie nights on the patio featuring some favorites!

9pm Admission is free! *Weather permitting

8.23 Mean Girls

8.30 Clueless

9.6 Jaws

9.13 Zoolander

The Somerville Community Growing Center is a quarter-acre, municipally-owned green space operated and stewarded by the non-profit volunteer Friends of the Community Growing Center.

At their Volunteer Orientation, you'll take a thorough tour of the space, learn its 30-plus year history, and take in the logistics of on-site volunteering.

Learn important details like:

• everything from accessing the electrical and water supply to finding the right tools

• where to check for the most up-to-date garden info and tasks, and specifics on seasonal clean-up and maintenance tasks (like snow removal in winter, watering in summer)

• the benefits of native plants in the rain and pollinator gardens and discover the many local partner organizations they've collaborated with over the years.

• the myriad of opportunities to get involved, from garden team to event support, outreach to composting, program planning, open hours hosting and more!

The Orientation is around 75 minutes long, with plenty of opportunities for questions. If you want to dive in BEFORE taking an orientation, visit our SignUpGenius page to sign up for an opportunity TODAY at bit.ly/scgc-volunteer.

Visit the Growing Center for some relatively quiet time during the weekly Red Fire Farm CSA distribution window.

Bring a book and read.

Grab your journal and write a bit, create a poem or make an entry in the Growing Center Journal that will be available.

Find those art supplies and come sketch, draw or paint while enjoying a green setting in the city.

Some limited kids and garden/nature books and art supplies will be available for use on site. Every Wednesday, June 4 - October 15.

Life Alive Union Square (32 Prospect St, Somerville, MA) will be hosting two one-hour trivia games on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30pm.
Win energizing prizes and fuel up with brain food.

Plus, all participants can enjoy 20% off their Life Alive order during the game.

— Make sure to bring your phone for answering questions! —

Join Union Square Main Streets and 60+ of your favorite local food producers for the 21st Annual Union Square Farmers Market!

Stock up on locally-grown fruits and vegetables, protein, fresh bread, jams, hot sauce, pickles, and more while snacking and sipping on ready-to-eat food and drink. Support local farmers, chat with food producers, and connect with community groups—all in the heart of the 38th coolest city in the world!

Union Square Farmers Market will run:

Saturdays from 9am-1pm

May 10- October 25

No market 9/20

Mark your calendars, a singalong is coming to the farmers market! 🎶🪕🗓️

Join us at the Union Square Farmers Market for BOOKS + BANJO 🪕📚 Children's stories and a singalong Saturday August 30, 10am-12pm with local children's author Ellen Mayer and bluegrass musician Malcolm Pittman👏📖🎼

Ellen will read her books CAKE DAY and YELLOW, RED, GREEN – GO! and we’ll all sing about cake, bicycling, traffic lights, and more! 🍰🚲🚦

Copies of Ellen’s books will be available for purchase with Venmo or cash 📚💚

Side Quest’s birthday bash on Saturday, August 30, is going to span @upstairs.at.bow, @dearly.studio and the Side Quest shop — and it will feature flash tattoos from @aliciathomas_tattoo, characters sketches from @ladylusan, tarot readings from @heronkind, chain stitch embroidery from @keeper.itsa and more!

They’ll have food in Upstairs, the bar will be open, there’s gonna be a cute photo booth with fantasy props, you can write your own book/game recommendations in Side Quest… it’s all your favorite things!

Get your tickets here.

Head to Aeronaut on Saturday nights over the summer for outdoor movie nights on the patio featuring some favorites!

9pm Admission is free! *Weather permitting

8.30 Clueless

9.6 Jaws

9.13 Zoolander

Join the owners of Somerville's three woman-owned, mission-driven bookstores for an open discussion about their journeys and experiences.

They'll talk about what inspired them to pursue this dream, what the reality is like, and the advice they'd have for other aspiring bookstore owners or small biz entrepreneurs.

All She Wrote Books

Narrative Bookshop

Side Quest Books & Games

Get your tickets here.

Visit the Growing Center for some relatively quiet time during the weekly Red Fire Farm CSA distribution window.

Bring a book and read.

Grab your journal and write a bit, create a poem or make an entry in the Growing Center Journal that will be available.

Find those art supplies and come sketch, draw or paint while enjoying a green setting in the city.

Some limited kids and garden/nature books and art supplies will be available for use on site. Every Wednesday, June 4 - October 15.

Join Union Square Main Streets and 60+ of your favorite local food producers for the 21st Annual Union Square Farmers Market!

Stock up on locally-grown fruits and vegetables, protein, fresh bread, jams, hot sauce, pickles, and more while snacking and sipping on ready-to-eat food and drink. Support local farmers, chat with food producers, and connect with community groups—all in the heart of the 38th coolest city in the world!

Union Square Farmers Market will run:

Saturdays from 9am-1pm

May 10- October 25

No market 9/20

📣Pilates Pop-Up in the Beer Garden at Remnant! 📣
Start your Saturday strong with a free, feel-good workout led by @embodi.studios in the Beer Garden at Remnant!
Gabby just opened her first studio in Union Square and is celebrating with a monthly movement series:
• June 7, July 5, Aug 2, Sep 6
• 9:00 am
• FREE CLASS!

✨About EMBODI Studios:
EMBODI is a Fitness Studio & Third Space offering Pilates, Yoga, Strength & Dance classes, as well as events, community workshops, and private training. At EMBODI, workouts are more than just exercise-they’re a chance to unplug, reconnect, and EMBODI the YOU that you want to be.
Stick around after class for a matcha and soak up the morning!

REGISTER FOR YOUR FREE CLASS HERE

Head to Aeronaut on Saturday nights over the summer for outdoor movie nights on the patio featuring some favorites!

9pm Admission is free! *Weather permitting

9.6 Jaws

9.13 Zoolander

This free event celebrates the world of fermented foods and the people and microbes who make them. The SFF aims to enrich attendees' understanding of the microbial world, connect regional fermenters, and inspire participation in this ancient, accessible culinary craft.

Main Programming Includes:
Speaker Series
Exhibitors
Kraut Mob
Fermentation Help Desk
Culture Sharing Table
Ready-to-Eat Food

Free and open to the public, this inaugural event preserves and celebrates the culturally rich practice of fermentation through demonstration, education, and community connection.

Connect with culture and community at the Somerville Fermentation Festival! For the complete schedule and full vendor lineup, visit https://www.somervillefermfest.com

Find yourself (or a loved one) a vintage treasure. This event features vendors selling an eclectic mix of vinyl records, vintage + DIY handmade goods. This is the perfect way to support independent small businesses! 

Somerville Rock & Roll Yard Sale is the Boston-Area “Sister – Event” to the the Providence Record Show and Rock & Roll Yard Sale and is a Sale of Vinyl Records and DIY Handmade Goods produced by what cheer records. 

Visit the Growing Center for some relatively quiet time during the weekly Red Fire Farm CSA distribution window.

Bring a book and read.

Grab your journal and write a bit, create a poem or make an entry in the Growing Center Journal that will be available.

Find those art supplies and come sketch, draw or paint while enjoying a green setting in the city.

Some limited kids and garden/nature books and art supplies will be available for use on site. Every Wednesday, June 4 - October 15.

Milk Row Cemetery will be open to the public on select dates and times from May through October as part of HISTORY ON THE LINE, a series of exhibitions and programs organized by the Somerville Museum and funded by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism's MA250 initiative and the City of Somerville.

The most wonderful time of the year kicks off with the opening reception of Synth-tember 2025!

Synth-tember is an annual event series celebrating the vibrant intersection of art and science curated by Allison Tanenhaus and Jess Baggia. With a strong emphasis on interactivity, connection, and community, this event invites attendees to engage, explore, and experience the profound impact of these two fields. This year's exhibition is "Deviations." Artists were encouraged to interpret this theme in a way that personally resonated while also illustrating how the merger of art and science enhances the human experience through technology.

Musical performances include the official album release of This Bliss’s "Grave of Sound" (releasing on 9/12), DJing by A.C. Wiley, plus the exceptionally funny and talented Eugene Mirman!

Doors at 7 pm, performances at 8 pm. FREE!

For more details and full list of artists, visit the New Alliance Gallery website or check out the facebook event.

Join Union Square Main Streets and 60+ of your favorite local food producers for the 21st Annual Union Square Farmers Market!

Stock up on locally-grown fruits and vegetables, protein, fresh bread, jams, hot sauce, pickles, and more while snacking and sipping on ready-to-eat food and drink. Support local farmers, chat with food producers, and connect with community groups—all in the heart of the 38th coolest city in the world!

Union Square Farmers Market will run:

Saturdays from 9am-1pm

May 10- October 25

No market 9/20

The Somerville Community Growing Center is a quarter-acre, municipally-owned green space operated and stewarded by the non-profit volunteer Friends of the Community Growing Center.

At their Volunteer Orientation, you'll take a thorough tour of the space, learn its 30-plus year history, and take in the logistics of on-site volunteering.

Learn important details like:

• everything from accessing the electrical and water supply to finding the right tools

• where to check for the most up-to-date garden info and tasks, and specifics on seasonal clean-up and maintenance tasks (like snow removal in winter, watering in summer)

• the benefits of native plants in the rain and pollinator gardens and discover the many local partner organizations they've collaborated with over the years.

• the myriad of opportunities to get involved, from garden team to event support, outreach to composting, program planning, open hours hosting and more!

The Orientation is around 75 minutes long, with plenty of opportunities for questions. If you want to dive in BEFORE taking an orientation, visit our SignUpGenius page to sign up for an opportunity TODAY at bit.ly/scgc-volunteer.

Head to Aeronaut on Saturday nights over the summer for outdoor movie nights on the patio featuring some favorites!

9pm Admission is free! *Weather permitting

9.13 Zoolander

Visit the Growing Center for some relatively quiet time during the weekly Red Fire Farm CSA distribution window.

Bring a book and read.

Grab your journal and write a bit, create a poem or make an entry in the Growing Center Journal that will be available.

Find those art supplies and come sketch, draw or paint while enjoying a green setting in the city.

Some limited kids and garden/nature books and art supplies will be available for use on site. Every Wednesday, June 4 - October 15.

Synth-tember has partnered with Bleep-Blorp to host the first Mini-Blorp! Mini-Blorps are a new offshoot of the annual Bleep-Blorp festival.

Bleep-Blorp aims to provide a platform for synthesizer-based artists to share their music, as well as an opportunity to foster connections within the synthesis community.

FREE!

For more details, visit the New Alliance Gallery website or check our the facebook event.

The Somerville Community Growing Center is a quarter-acre, municipally-owned green space operated and stewarded by the non-profit volunteer Friends of the Community Growing Center.

At their Volunteer Orientation, you'll take a thorough tour of the space, learn its 30-plus year history, and take in the logistics of on-site volunteering.

Learn important details like:

• everything from accessing the electrical and water supply to finding the right tools

• where to check for the most up-to-date garden info and tasks, and specifics on seasonal clean-up and maintenance tasks (like snow removal in winter, watering in summer)

• the benefits of native plants in the rain and pollinator gardens and discover the many local partner organizations they've collaborated with over the years.

• the myriad of opportunities to get involved, from garden team to event support, outreach to composting, program planning, open hours hosting and more!

The Orientation is around 75 minutes long, with plenty of opportunities for questions. If you want to dive in BEFORE taking an orientation, visit our SignUpGenius page to sign up for an opportunity TODAY at bit.ly/scgc-volunteer.

Visit the Growing Center for some relatively quiet time during the weekly Red Fire Farm CSA distribution window.

Bring a book and read.

Grab your journal and write a bit, create a poem or make an entry in the Growing Center Journal that will be available.

Find those art supplies and come sketch, draw or paint while enjoying a green setting in the city.

Some limited kids and garden/nature books and art supplies will be available for use on site. Every Wednesday, June 4 - October 15.

Join Union Square Main Streets and 60+ of your favorite local food producers for the 21st Annual Union Square Farmers Market!

Stock up on locally-grown fruits and vegetables, protein, fresh bread, jams, hot sauce, pickles, and more while snacking and sipping on ready-to-eat food and drink. Support local farmers, chat with food producers, and connect with community groups—all in the heart of the 38th coolest city in the world!

Union Square Farmers Market will run:

Saturdays from 9am-1pm

May 10- October 25

No market 9/20

Join Villari's Martial Arts Center of Somerville in Celebrating their 50 Year Anniversary!
Try their Kids Classes!
Bouncy House!
Pictures with a Ninja Turtle!
Celebrating 50 Years Through The Martial Arts!
10:00 am - Little Dragons Class (3-6 Yr Olds)
11:00 am - Children's Class (7-14 Yr Olds)
12:00 pm - Personal Growth/Goal Setting Seminar with Master Brad Rogers - 7th Degree Master Black Belt
1:00 pm - Seminar with Master Julie Guido - 10th Degree Master Black Belt
2:00 pm - Seminar with Head Master Mark Grupposo - 14th Degree Head Master Black Belt & Chairman of the Board of Directors
Food & Prizes! Free and Open to the Public!

RSVP here!

Synth-tember is a FREE annual event series celebrating the vibrant intersection of art and science. With a strong emphasis on interactivity, connection, and community, this event invites attendees to engage, explore, and experience the profound impact of these two fields. Community Day focuses on discovery and education through workshops, lectures, a synthesizer petting zoo, and an exhibition of local vendors.

EVENTS
Lectures
Synth Petting Zoo
Synth Jam Room
Amplifier Jam Room
Local Vendors
Pedal Building Workshop (in partnership with Cambridge Hackspace & Cram Audio)

For more details and full schedule of events, visit the New Alliance Gallery website or check out the facebook event.

Visit the Growing Center for some relatively quiet time during the weekly Red Fire Farm CSA distribution window.

Bring a book and read.

Grab your journal and write a bit, create a poem or make an entry in the Growing Center Journal that will be available.

Find those art supplies and come sketch, draw or paint while enjoying a green setting in the city.

Some limited kids and garden/nature books and art supplies will be available for use on site. Every Wednesday, June 4 - October 15.

Join Union Square Main Streets and 60+ of your favorite local food producers for the 21st Annual Union Square Farmers Market!

Stock up on locally-grown fruits and vegetables, protein, fresh bread, jams, hot sauce, pickles, and more while snacking and sipping on ready-to-eat food and drink. Support local farmers, chat with food producers, and connect with community groups—all in the heart of the 38th coolest city in the world!

Union Square Farmers Market will run:

Saturdays from 9am-1pm

May 10- October 25

No market 9/20

Visit the Growing Center for some relatively quiet time during the weekly Red Fire Farm CSA distribution window.

Bring a book and read.

Grab your journal and write a bit, create a poem or make an entry in the Growing Center Journal that will be available.

Find those art supplies and come sketch, draw or paint while enjoying a green setting in the city.

Some limited kids and garden/nature books and art supplies will be available for use on site. Every Wednesday, June 4 - October 15.

Prospect Hill will be open to the public on select dates and times from May through October as part of HISTORY ON THE LINE, a series of exhibitions and programs organized by the Somerville Museum and funded by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism's MA250 initiative and the City of Somerville.

Join Union Square Main Streets and 60+ of your favorite local food producers for the 21st Annual Union Square Farmers Market!

Stock up on locally-grown fruits and vegetables, protein, fresh bread, jams, hot sauce, pickles, and more while snacking and sipping on ready-to-eat food and drink. Support local farmers, chat with food producers, and connect with community groups—all in the heart of the 38th coolest city in the world!

Union Square Farmers Market will run:

Saturdays from 9am-1pm

May 10- October 25

No market 9/20

The Somerville Community Growing Center is a quarter-acre, municipally-owned green space operated and stewarded by the non-profit volunteer Friends of the Community Growing Center.

At their Volunteer Orientation, you'll take a thorough tour of the space, learn its 30-plus year history, and take in the logistics of on-site volunteering.

Learn important details like:

• everything from accessing the electrical and water supply to finding the right tools

• where to check for the most up-to-date garden info and tasks, and specifics on seasonal clean-up and maintenance tasks (like snow removal in winter, watering in summer)

• the benefits of native plants in the rain and pollinator gardens and discover the many local partner organizations they've collaborated with over the years.

• the myriad of opportunities to get involved, from garden team to event support, outreach to composting, program planning, open hours hosting and more!

The Orientation is around 75 minutes long, with plenty of opportunities for questions. If you want to dive in BEFORE taking an orientation, visit our SignUpGenius page to sign up for an opportunity TODAY at bit.ly/scgc-volunteer.

Visit the Growing Center for some relatively quiet time during the weekly Red Fire Farm CSA distribution window.

Bring a book and read.

Grab your journal and write a bit, create a poem or make an entry in the Growing Center Journal that will be available.

Find those art supplies and come sketch, draw or paint while enjoying a green setting in the city.

Some limited kids and garden/nature books and art supplies will be available for use on site. Every Wednesday, June 4 - October 15.

Join Union Square Main Streets and 60+ of your favorite local food producers for the 21st Annual Union Square Farmers Market!

Stock up on locally-grown fruits and vegetables, protein, fresh bread, jams, hot sauce, pickles, and more while snacking and sipping on ready-to-eat food and drink. Support local farmers, chat with food producers, and connect with community groups—all in the heart of the 38th coolest city in the world!

Union Square Farmers Market will run:

Saturdays from 9am-1pm

May 10- October 25

No market 9/20

Join Union Square Main Streets and 60+ of your favorite local food producers for the 21st Annual Union Square Farmers Market!

Stock up on locally-grown fruits and vegetables, protein, fresh bread, jams, hot sauce, pickles, and more while snacking and sipping on ready-to-eat food and drink. Support local farmers, chat with food producers, and connect with community groups—all in the heart of the 38th coolest city in the world!

Union Square Farmers Market will run:

Saturdays from 9am-1pm

May 10- October 25

No market 9/20

Milk Row Cemetery will be open to the public on select dates and times from May through October as part of HISTORY ON THE LINE, a series of exhibitions and programs organized by the Somerville Museum and funded by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism's MA250 initiative and the City of Somerville.

The Somerville Community Growing Center is a quarter-acre, municipally-owned green space operated and stewarded by the non-profit volunteer Friends of the Community Growing Center.

At their Volunteer Orientation, you'll take a thorough tour of the space, learn its 30-plus year history, and take in the logistics of on-site volunteering.

Learn important details like:

• everything from accessing the electrical and water supply to finding the right tools

• where to check for the most up-to-date garden info and tasks, and specifics on seasonal clean-up and maintenance tasks (like snow removal in winter, watering in summer)

• the benefits of native plants in the rain and pollinator gardens and discover the many local partner organizations they've collaborated with over the years.

• the myriad of opportunities to get involved, from garden team to event support, outreach to composting, program planning, open hours hosting and more!

The Orientation is around 75 minutes long, with plenty of opportunities for questions. If you want to dive in BEFORE taking an orientation, visit our SignUpGenius page to sign up for an opportunity TODAY at bit.ly/scgc-volunteer.

The Somerville Community Growing Center is a quarter-acre, municipally-owned green space operated and stewarded by the non-profit volunteer Friends of the Community Growing Center.

At their Volunteer Orientation, you'll take a thorough tour of the space, learn its 30-plus year history, and take in the logistics of on-site volunteering.

Learn important details like:

• everything from accessing the electrical and water supply to finding the right tools

• where to check for the most up-to-date garden info and tasks, and specifics on seasonal clean-up and maintenance tasks (like snow removal in winter, watering in summer)

• the benefits of native plants in the rain and pollinator gardens and discover the many local partner organizations they've collaborated with over the years.

• the myriad of opportunities to get involved, from garden team to event support, outreach to composting, program planning, open hours hosting and more!

The Orientation is around 75 minutes long, with plenty of opportunities for questions. If you want to dive in BEFORE taking an orientation, visit our SignUpGenius page to sign up for an opportunity TODAY at bit.ly/scgc-volunteer.