tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41957851675357586092024-03-04T23:09:14.427-08:00Greening of Dorchestersurprising (and green) things about Dorchester MAgreen Dot!http://www.blogger.com/profile/05414505886038365165noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195785167535758609.post-64160399651014894252012-07-31T11:09:00.000-07:002012-07-31T11:09:03.548-07:00Fresh Fridays series kicks off Aug 3d!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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FRESH FRIDAYS: A Global Fusion of Taste & Sound<br />OPENING NIGHT – Friday Aug 3d, 2012<br />The “Midsummer Soiree” - A Global Tapas and Community “Mocktail” Party, featuring Live Jazz, Delicious Food & Exotic “Mocktails” by local guest mixologists and chefs, is happening from 6 to 8PM, at First Parish Church, <a href="http://goo.gl/maps/0AcG">10 Parish St</a>., Dorchester 02122.<br /> <br />The <a href="http://dotcommcoop.wordpress.com/">Dorchester Community Food Co-op</a> and <a href="http://www.sustainabilityguild.com/index.php/vision_in_action">Sustainability Guild International</a> are presenting an exciting series of Friday night events August through September. There will be live entertainment & savory food and beverages, and activities for children. Join in a celebration of the essence of Dorchester through diverse voices, talents and flavors!<br />
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<br />UPCOMING FRESH FRIDAYS:<br />Aug 10: Fusion & Spice <br />Aug 17: Elementary Delights<br />Aug 24: Around the Table<br />Sept 7: Garden Memories<br />Sept 14: Community Bounty/Community Beauty<br />
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The Fresh Fridays event series is co-sponsored by the Dorchester Community Food Co-op and Sustainability Guild International and made possible by the Boston Public Health Commission Strategic Alliance for Health. Please, <a href="http://dotcommcoop.wordpress.com/2012/07/28/fresh-fridays-opening-night-friday-aug-3/%20">click here</a> for more information.<br />
<br />green Dot!http://www.blogger.com/profile/05414505886038365165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195785167535758609.post-92100771807836717472012-06-24T08:04:00.001-07:002012-06-24T08:04:17.375-07:002012 Dorchester farmers' market season is here!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We're excited that farmers' market season is here again, with fresh, high-quality, local-grown healthy food available and accessible for all. Vendors are local farms and small-scale food businesses that provide area residents with affordably-priced fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, bread and – BRAND NEW this season – fresh-caught fish. At Dorchester farmers' markets
SNAP/EBT, WIC, and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Coupons are accepted as well as cash, and most accept Boston Bounty Bucks which allows SNAP/EBT users to double their dollars on farmers market purchases up to $20! Some also take credit/debit cards.<br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/AshmontPeabody-Square-Farmers-Market/196059922879">Ashmont/Peabody Square Farmers' Market</a> - Fridays 3-7PM, open July 6 to Oct 19,<br />
<a href="http://foodinthehood.wordpress.com/initiatives/farmers-market/">Bowdoin Geneva Farmers Market</a> - Thursdays 3-6:30PM, open June 28 to Oct 25,<br />
<a href="http://codmancouncil.wordpress.com/codman-square-farmers-market/">Codman Square Farmers' Market</a> - Thursdays 1-6PM, open June 21 to Oct 25,<br />
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<a href="http://www.dorchesterhouse.org/dorchester-house-farmers-market/">Dorchester House Farmers' Market</a> - Tuesdays 11:30AM-1:30PM, open June 26 to Oct 16,<br />
<a href="http://www.farmfresh.org/food/farmersmarkets_details.php?market=76">Fields Corner Farmers' Market</a> - Saturdays 9AM-12noon, open July 7 to Nov 3,<br />
also head to nearby <a href="http://mattapanfoodandfitness.org/farmers-market/">Mattapan Farmers' Market</a> - Saturdays 10AM-2PM, open July 14 to Oct 13.<br />
The <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/ReVision-Urban-Farm/174831243621">ReVision Urban Farmstand</a> on Blue Hill Ave happens Thursdays & Fridays from 2:30-6:30PM, and Saturdays from 10AM-2PM, open on July 6.<br />
AND there is an exciting new healthy food concept in the works: the Dorchester Community Food Coop will run a “Community Supported Café” this summer in the Bowdoin Street neighborhood. The Café will be a series of six Friday evening dinners that will provide a nutritious “night out” for community residents, complete with a healthy meal, cooking demonstrations, and family entertainment. This series of 6 dinners is a pilot project to test the Community Supported Café model for the future co-op, see <a href="http://www.facebook.com/DorchesterCommunityFoodCoop">DCFC</a> for more.Now you understand why we're so excited!green Dot!http://www.blogger.com/profile/05414505886038365165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195785167535758609.post-7248636818598004462012-04-10T06:32:00.004-07:002012-04-10T06:32:35.549-07:00help clean up your part of Dorchester<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The <a href="http://www.cityofboston.gov/ons/bostonshines/">Boston Shines</a> annual citywide volunteer event encourages us to get out and help clean up winter's debris - this year it is Saturday April 28th. The City of Boston needs residents' assistance to keep the city clean - so please check with your local neighborhood group or elected official about a clean-up effort nearby (click <a href="http://mydorchester.org/civic-happenings">here</a> for a good online resource to find your neighborhood group/elected officials). If there isn't an event happening on your street, consider organizing one! green Dot!http://www.blogger.com/profile/05414505886038365165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195785167535758609.post-832822469932507992012-03-28T07:35:00.000-07:002012-03-28T07:35:27.985-07:00A change is in the air...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBWco6BKy4T_Yvjhhsy_m_Uf5EI-3MBahIq1hATfJIA067RyLZqOK1t6lFF_tQRpZM5lmmrCFHThyEjBZRJFmUio0er36edqYIlLckyEsTZB79X0d0BloUsfRNT9qa000lmtjF_km5PHdb/s1600/clouds-in-blue-sky.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="108" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBWco6BKy4T_Yvjhhsy_m_Uf5EI-3MBahIq1hATfJIA067RyLZqOK1t6lFF_tQRpZM5lmmrCFHThyEjBZRJFmUio0er36edqYIlLckyEsTZB79X0d0BloUsfRNT9qa000lmtjF_km5PHdb/s200/clouds-in-blue-sky.jpg" width="144" /></a></div>On March 28, the public is invited to a community forum to discuss the quality of the air we breathe, in and around our homes, schools, jobs, roads, and public spaces. Help create a healthier city! Starts 5:30 PM at Dorchester House, sponsored by NIEHS. For more, click <a href="http://www.greendorchester.org/change-in-the-air-mar-28/">here</a>.green Dot!http://www.blogger.com/profile/05414505886038365165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195785167535758609.post-74412201306458044772012-01-10T05:11:00.000-08:002012-01-10T05:11:36.923-08:00Feb 11 - How to Green your Historic Home!Join historic preservation experts for a free workshop on energy efficiency in older houses! - at the Adams Street Library. There is also the option to tour the nearby Pierce House. Click <a href="http://mydorchester.org/historical-weatherization-workshop">here</a> for details.green Dot!http://www.blogger.com/profile/05414505886038365165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195785167535758609.post-34836528588646954552011-11-22T09:43:00.001-08:002011-11-22T10:01:40.784-08:00about Smart Growth<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Here is an <a href="http://www.newpartners.org/mdcc.html">opportunity for free registration</a> to the New
Partners for Smart Growth Conference in San Diego in February! It involves taking a survey which must be completed by Dec. 9, 2011.</span><br />
<span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">What is Smart Growth you ask? Here in Dorchester we have some good examples - the Ashmont T station and adjacent mixed use Carruth Building development, mixed use development projects, one newly built and one under construction, near the new Fields Corner T station, the reconstruction of Dorchester Avenue. See <a href="http://www.epa.gov/dced/about_sg.htm#principles">this link</a> for more about Smart Growth and <a href="mailto:info@greendorchester.org">contact GreenDorchester</a> if you are interested in getting involved in local efforts in our community.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>green Dot!http://www.blogger.com/profile/05414505886038365165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195785167535758609.post-66995094149272930032011-11-16T15:50:00.001-08:002011-11-17T09:15:17.936-08:00Shop Local in Dorchester!<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PBcgE6pRRVg/TrmCq2LieAI/AAAAAAAADNA/i7CPqGQodeU/s144/lowermillsstroll.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="144" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PBcgE6pRRVg/TrmCq2LieAI/AAAAAAAADNA/i7CPqGQodeU/s144/lowermillsstroll.jpg" width="108" /></a>Support local shopping! - tonight Nov 16th it's the fab annual Martinis on the Avenue fundraiser to support the work of Fields Corner Main Street and St Marks Area Main Street, two organizations doing great things for commercial districts along Dorchester Avenue. And tomorrow evening Nov. 17th the Lower Mills Holiday Stroll at the southern end of Dorchester Ave., where the Neponset River flows-- check out both Milton and Dorchester shops! The 'Shop Small' idea helps our neighborhood businesses while doing good for the planet!green Dot!http://www.blogger.com/profile/05414505886038365165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195785167535758609.post-8423816231636302332011-10-26T15:11:00.000-07:002011-10-26T15:11:34.393-07:00help finish the Dorchester Coast Trail & Neponset Greenway: sign on to Dot Bike's letter!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://api.ning.com/files/zS4UgIotzc2c8vBvg0IGo98DcmihpL52uwtAfa-vpobrju8r4ocutizWdVhgWCwJk7K5oP17GTOSiS9leAemKJlpuIzuEbFL/IMG_9455.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="149" src="http://api.ning.com/files/zS4UgIotzc2c8vBvg0IGo98DcmihpL52uwtAfa-vpobrju8r4ocutizWdVhgWCwJk7K5oP17GTOSiS9leAemKJlpuIzuEbFL/IMG_9455.jpeg" width="200" /></a></div>The MA Dept. of Conservation and Recreation is applying for a big chunk of federal funding, part of the TIGER III stimulus money, to complete the Neponset Greenway. This will address three missing sections: one that Dot Bike has dubbed the Dorchester Coast Trail, and other gaps between Central Ave. in Milton and Mattapan Square, and from the Martini Shell to the Neponset Valley Parkway in Hyde Park. Letters of support from community organizations and individuals will help boost an application and highlight the importance of projects such as these. <a href="http://dotbike.bostonbiker.org/2011/10/25/help-finish-the-dot-coast-trail-support-dcr-tiger-iii-grant-application/">Click this link</a> to see Dot Bike's letter and sign on - it will be sent in along with the application on Friday October 28. The grant deadline is Monday October 31st.green Dot!http://www.blogger.com/profile/05414505886038365165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195785167535758609.post-6909367783151576432011-10-05T20:11:00.000-07:002011-10-05T20:11:43.248-07:00Bike laws, please read up!Bicycling in Dorchester can be challenge - it would help if drivers would look before opening their doors (there's a $100 fine for 'dooring' a cyclist) and not pass me then take a right turn in front of me! See bike laws <a href="http://www.mass.gov/legis/bills/senate/185/st02/st02573.htm">here</a>.green Dot!http://www.blogger.com/profile/05414505886038365165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195785167535758609.post-15516877654226866822011-09-28T06:11:00.000-07:002011-09-28T06:11:06.418-07:00roof food<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.tablecritic.com/images/uploads/dbarChefCoombs_thumb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://www.tablecritic.com/images/uploads/dbarChefCoombs_thumb.jpg" width="150" /></a></div>Continuing the growing food on Dorchester buildings theme - here is <a href="http://www.dotnews.com/2008/upside-green">a Dorchester Reporter article</a> from a few years ago about dbar's rooftop garden. The photo at right is from the <a href="http://www.tablecritic.com/index.php?/posts/dbar/">TableCritic</a> site. We'd love to hear about other non-traditional food-producing locations in the community!green Dot!http://www.blogger.com/profile/05414505886038365165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195785167535758609.post-48495802228879655832011-08-29T09:57:00.000-07:002011-08-29T09:57:46.001-07:00food roof!<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table>There are at least two rooftops in Dorchester producing food - one at dbar on Dorchester Avenue at Glover's Corner, and one we hadn't heard about 'til recently at Ledge Restaurant on Dorchester Avenue in Lower Mills. <a href="http://recovergreenroofs.blogspot.com/2011/07/update-ledge-kitchen-and-drinks-food.html">Click here</a> to read about Ledge's food roof; we'll post more about dbar's roof later.green Dot!http://www.blogger.com/profile/05414505886038365165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195785167535758609.post-44010134459197667312011-07-15T09:52:00.000-07:002011-07-15T09:52:29.191-07:00shop at your local farmers' market!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvjB7hvofyoUrd-cFRb3Va2eODxsWsoU_aUgfLP87NabtIAcJ4OAnUetF6EtrFEuKvvl1UvKEwBtAR1PYNBHo-ndReJVu3gc1CWSmxAVM3xhniYS7ZxGx-RbPPw_JCSGIt6PNLxkBqER-v/s1600/265132_10150305861796264_180563096263_9349874_4078404_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200px" m$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvjB7hvofyoUrd-cFRb3Va2eODxsWsoU_aUgfLP87NabtIAcJ4OAnUetF6EtrFEuKvvl1UvKEwBtAR1PYNBHo-ndReJVu3gc1CWSmxAVM3xhniYS7ZxGx-RbPPw_JCSGIt6PNLxkBqER-v/s200/265132_10150305861796264_180563096263_9349874_4078404_n.jpg" width="145px" /></a></div>The farmers' markets in Dorchester and Mattapan are all up and running, please check out <a href="http://www.dehc.org/dorchester-farmers-markets-2011/">this link</a> to DEHC's website for days, times and locations, or <a href="http://www.dehc.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/DEHCSUMMER2011Newsletter.pdf">go here</a> to print out the DEHC Summer newsletter, which has the market schedule*. All markets accept SNAP benefits (food stamps) with an additional 50% off through the Bounty Bucks program - SNAP can also be used to <a href="http://www.snapgardens.org/">buy food-producing plants and seeds</a>.<br />
Local farmers' markets are open and selling fresh local grown produce (and other great items!) on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. You can probably walk or bike to one near you! DEHC is helping out at most of the markets during the season, weekly on Fridays at Ashmont/Peabody Square, stop by and say hi!<br />
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*Please note that the Grove Hall Farmers' Market opening has been delayed, check back on the <a href="http://www.dehc.org/grove-hall-farmers-market-2011/">dehc.org website</a> regularly for updated information.green Dot!http://www.blogger.com/profile/05414505886038365165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195785167535758609.post-84716646870454130492011-06-24T11:28:00.000-07:002011-06-24T11:28:48.409-07:00celebrate 350 years of The Blake House!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.dorchesterhistoricalsociety.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/1562-Blake-House-original-appearance-300x216.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="144" src="http://www.dorchesterhistoricalsociety.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/1562-Blake-House-original-appearance-300x216.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>On June 24 and 25, the Dorchester Historical Society is celebrating the oldest house in Boston - <a href="http://www.mydorchester.org/Dorchester-Descendants-Weekend-2011">join in</a> the festivities!green Dot!http://www.blogger.com/profile/05414505886038365165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195785167535758609.post-83615307940488162052011-06-23T14:36:00.000-07:002011-06-23T14:36:04.669-07:00It is Farmers Market season again!Codman Square Farmers Market was open today, despite the rain, and will be open every Thursday 1 - 6 PM, rain or shine, until October. There are 6 more farmers markets in Dorchester, and one in Mattapan - look on the Dehc.org website for day, time, locations and other details to help make shopping for fresh fruit and vegetables more convenient!green Dot!http://www.blogger.com/profile/05414505886038365165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195785167535758609.post-55866851447174824852011-06-10T06:07:00.000-07:002011-06-10T06:07:35.293-07:00MyDorchester Night! starts at 6 tonight<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.universalhub.com/files/images/dparade-fruit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="146" src="http://images.universalhub.com/files/images/dparade-fruit.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Excited to support this fun community event put on by <a href="http://www.mydorchester.org/MyDorchester-Night-2011">SCI Dorchester @ DotWell</a> - see you at the Great Hall in Codman Square around 6! We hear that DotBike, MyDot Tour and community food coop organizers (of Dot Day parade fame! see Universal Hub photo at right) and other local initiatives will be on hand to share resources and information. Music, performances, and lots of great food reflecting the diversity of Dorchester. Free!green Dot!http://www.blogger.com/profile/05414505886038365165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195785167535758609.post-35383945206369046022011-06-07T11:56:00.000-07:002011-06-07T11:58:25.573-07:00Dorchester Garden Council meets 1st Tuesdays - "Dot Grows!"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpXglNUtm_lu6dX14BampqBUXEiT2RpnE2kxEn1toQRzBiP8tj7mN3iX6LjGOubPaaIgb_tkp57oVYrFlrga291KFIPvJF2jZyyIxVXwEPBlETyzPYqCZp5MmwFSfQgYdPY76yzT3l6z0S/s1600/growing+plant.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpXglNUtm_lu6dX14BampqBUXEiT2RpnE2kxEn1toQRzBiP8tj7mN3iX6LjGOubPaaIgb_tkp57oVYrFlrga291KFIPvJF2jZyyIxVXwEPBlETyzPYqCZp5MmwFSfQgYdPY76yzT3l6z0S/s200/growing+plant.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Garden plots in Dorchester community gardens are starting to grow!<br />
The Dorchester Garden Council helps community gardeners prepare for a busy season. The Council, called "Dot Grows!" meets at Codman Square Health Center in Conference Room B, located on the lower level, from 6 to 7:30 PM. The agenda includes discussion of upcoming workshops and meets every 1st Tuesday - contact <a href="mailto:grantley@bostonnatural.org">Grantley</a> for details.green Dot!http://www.blogger.com/profile/05414505886038365165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195785167535758609.post-13692244581107607272011-05-17T10:37:00.000-07:002011-05-17T10:37:35.458-07:00rainy weather = green gardens, Saturday sunshine = Ashmont Hill Yard Sale<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZv9-ILBXev9SRPa4r-eOBcwIbE3jExg_V3fogoV8dBKsmaYRObkimRfZjqyfdqt8S2Ocrhx1bc5Kx0V0I-4zYJSKUm4guK7O5dn18kBCK-TDvQXRc6srreeQAigdhPnp7pF4e_RDW5RX7/s1600/j0410082.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZv9-ILBXev9SRPa4r-eOBcwIbE3jExg_V3fogoV8dBKsmaYRObkimRfZjqyfdqt8S2Ocrhx1bc5Kx0V0I-4zYJSKUm4guK7O5dn18kBCK-TDvQXRc6srreeQAigdhPnp7pF4e_RDW5RX7/s200/j0410082.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>The annual Ashmont Hill Yard Sale is coming up on Saturday May 21, and clear sunny weather is in the forecast! This wonderful community "recycling" event, and lots of other local outdoor/greening activities can be found on the <a href="http://www.dehc.org/dehc-calendar/">DEHC calendar</a> - please be sure to check it out often for new additions, and let us know if we are missing any other fun activities!green Dot!http://www.blogger.com/profile/05414505886038365165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195785167535758609.post-88687944738002525222011-04-21T11:44:00.000-07:002011-04-25T07:56:48.122-07:00Dorchester garden plots available!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj53xvjjS9GlmaXKAR3uIaKHHeYLD7B97RcNRFAYetaU5OoAG9zd0x7QjV3wbxv2Lte8tJqrw-rhUvd38TyLICOiiW3DuiXZHna90AbavRbjBSFCg2c7kbwx64EM-52kWxW6DRfuNFsWNjX/s1600/nightingalefence.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj53xvjjS9GlmaXKAR3uIaKHHeYLD7B97RcNRFAYetaU5OoAG9zd0x7QjV3wbxv2Lte8tJqrw-rhUvd38TyLICOiiW3DuiXZHna90AbavRbjBSFCg2c7kbwx64EM-52kWxW6DRfuNFsWNjX/s200/nightingalefence.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>A new and improved Nightingale Community Garden is now under construction, with all new watering system, clean garden soil, accessible raised beds and pathways coming online in June. Head on over to Park Street (near Washington Street) to check it out! Interested in signing up for a plot? There are application forms available right at the garden - fill one out and drop it in the garden's mailbox. Read <a href="http://www.dotnews.com/2011/community-gardeners-ramping-new-season">this Dorchester Reporter article</a> for particulars.green Dot!http://www.blogger.com/profile/05414505886038365165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195785167535758609.post-55785295263708326292011-04-05T10:58:00.000-07:002011-04-05T10:58:22.689-07:00Boston bike network plan introduced<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG04GabNUcYc5BOZ0OK-AMWDAeTSHl9pGOOifTo0G5lL2X70YUr-e9II5n34K_f0rPFDCwvdkTopgUEfEZRXF0si49PhPRVPLMiXkaiVJAtlSh2PNhcG1K0EmUZJxLMJlIQi9y0Zd1Cd2I/s1600/bike+lane+Franklin+Park.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG04GabNUcYc5BOZ0OK-AMWDAeTSHl9pGOOifTo0G5lL2X70YUr-e9II5n34K_f0rPFDCwvdkTopgUEfEZRXF0si49PhPRVPLMiXkaiVJAtlSh2PNhcG1K0EmUZJxLMJlIQi9y0Zd1Cd2I/s200/bike+lane+Franklin+Park.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>See <a href="http://www.ridethecity.com/boston#">this link</a> to a new "ridethecity" online route-creating website that I tried out, it needs lots of input from Dorchester bicyclists!<br />
I found it at <a href="http://mydorchester.org/Bike-Network-April-2011">this link on MyDorchester.org</a> about the Boston Bike Network Plan.green Dot!http://www.blogger.com/profile/05414505886038365165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195785167535758609.post-77740760131497131692011-03-31T14:04:00.000-07:002011-03-31T14:04:45.960-07:00Slow Food comes to Blue Hill Boys and Girls Club April 6<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.dehc.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/FoodProjRaisedGardenBed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="114" r6="true" src="http://www.dehc.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/FoodProjRaisedGardenBed.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Boys and Girls Planting for Health is happening at the Blue Hill Boys and Girls Club of Boston on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 starting at 9 a.m. The event is run by Nature's Sustainers, a community relations class from Boston University, who will help the Blue Hill Club build a working garden to teach its members about responsibility, healthy living, sustainability and the slow food movement. <br />
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The Nature's Sustainers group will build raised bed gardens similar to the one above, and provide the Club with necessary gardening tools. In addition, individuals from local organizations and businesses will come in to talk to the staff and members of Blue Hill Club about the importance of the slow food movement and healthy living. Once the gardens are built and planted a group of 10-15 Boston-based middle schoolers - the Gardening Club - will be responsible for tending to the vegetable gardens during the school year. <a href="http://www.mydorchester.org/files/Nature's_Sustainers_News_Release.doc">Click here</a> for a news release with more information on the event.green Dot!http://www.blogger.com/profile/05414505886038365165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195785167535758609.post-56534692270291500302011-03-31T12:00:00.000-07:002011-03-31T12:00:51.195-07:00vacant land community meeting Mar 31stThe Department of Neighborhood Development is hosting a community meeting tonight March 31 in the Great Hall, at 6:30 pm, about a proposal for 14,800 sq ft of vacant land on Park Street, Dorchester. For additional information, please <a href="http://mydorchester.org/files/CommunityMeetingFlyer-Park%20Street-Dorchester.pdf">click here</a> or contact DND Project Manager <a href="mailto:CRooney.dnd@cityofboston.gov">Christopher Rooney</a> at 617-635-0493.green Dot!http://www.blogger.com/profile/05414505886038365165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195785167535758609.post-72318579800534378132011-03-23T08:26:00.000-07:002011-03-23T10:43:00.592-07:00Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Opportunities in Dorchester<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table>Even though a chance of snow is still not out of the question this month there is evidence of spring - the growing season will soon be upon us! Dorchester area farmers' markets will start in June or July and run weekly to the end of October. Please check DEHC's online calendar for the 2011 farmers market schedule. Some farmers' markets offer prepaid shares of farm produce (also know as CSAs) that are now available for purchase. A share guarantees you a weekly bag of fresh produce and also supports a local farm over the growing season. A share's cost varies per market and can be split up with co-workers or friends. There are different kinds: some markets offer 1/2 shares (at Codman Sq), or a share where rather than pickup a pre-packaged bag you choose your own produce from the market's table each week (at Ashmont) and there is a discounted rate for low-income families at the ReVision Urban Farmstand. Please <a href="http://www.mydorchester.org/Dorchester-CSA-2011">click here for details on how to sign up</a>!green Dot!http://www.blogger.com/profile/05414505886038365165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195785167535758609.post-31500323204552267182011-03-17T08:31:00.000-07:002011-03-17T09:03:24.180-07:00local outdoor activities this weekend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDiEp1ptX4cr3blUqifQcDkuxu23n2H8r-4rKO9NGpSbU3z1qW4rhcjJcdxY45iUolBkVsl4qs1wChmnMewz9BjjdPnpxBz2wqPJFZb4hyf_488LZgO_VYmHWgr4ysfQN6C-u9xkDkdJdG/s1600/dorchesterneck.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="125" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDiEp1ptX4cr3blUqifQcDkuxu23n2H8r-4rKO9NGpSbU3z1qW4rhcjJcdxY45iUolBkVsl4qs1wChmnMewz9BjjdPnpxBz2wqPJFZb4hyf_488LZgO_VYmHWgr4ysfQN6C-u9xkDkdJdG/s200/dorchesterneck.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Spring Cycle: on Saturday March 19, 10 AM - Boston Natural Areas Network and the Neponset Greenway Council welcome spring by riding the entire Neponset Greenway. A flat 11 mile ride (one way) both on-road and on paths. Meet at <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Brush+Hill+Rd+and+Neponset+Valley+Pkwy+Milton+MA+02186+United+States&sll=42.233888,-71.121919&sspn=0.006295,0.006295&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Brush+Hill+Rd+%26+Neponset+Valley+Pkwy,+Milton,+Norfolk,+Massachusetts+02186&ll=42.233093,-71.122763&spn=0.00707,0.01929&z=16">Paul’s Bridge parking area on Brush Hill Road</a>. Helmets required.<br />
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Walk to Dorchester Heights: on Sunday, March 20, 2 PM - The Dorchester Historical Society's <a href="http://dotmass.blogspot.com/2011/03/walking-tour-retraces-historic-route-to.html">walking tour </a>will retrace the route taken by the troops fortifying Dorchester Heights with cannon from Fort Ticonderoga.green Dot!http://www.blogger.com/profile/05414505886038365165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195785167535758609.post-81027951094575270292011-03-10T09:06:00.000-08:002011-03-10T09:06:36.771-08:00Wainwright Park to be improved<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOChb0vLmD2t3rUZYd6yXBVDwVTUPjqbZFacoBM30KkZuiUb_JeZ8HQvTafJd1wKekHlq9g4XPkwi68m3KzDaojuFTRG1nzWP8XIDv7pC3rIbNwrAGaeweYEh3rl-TU4869fQ1W53XjICu/s1600/WainwrightParkJan2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOChb0vLmD2t3rUZYd6yXBVDwVTUPjqbZFacoBM30KkZuiUb_JeZ8HQvTafJd1wKekHlq9g4XPkwi68m3KzDaojuFTRG1nzWP8XIDv7pC3rIbNwrAGaeweYEh3rl-TU4869fQ1W53XjICu/s1600/WainwrightParkJan2011.jpg" /></a></div>March 10th at 6:30pm, there will be a third and final community meeting sponsored by the City of Boston Department of Parks and Recreation about improvements to Wainwright Park (also known as Cronin Park). The meeting will be held in the Assembly Hall of the Epiphany School (154 Centre Street, right next to the Shawmut T station). At this meeting, the community will be presented with the final design plans for the park. <br />
Residents are encouraged to attend and share in the community decision-making about the improvement and design process for Wainwright Park. <br />
For more information, contact Andrea Sheppard Lomba, Parish-Community Organizer, St. Mark, Dorchester, 617-825-2852, ext. 19green Dot!http://www.blogger.com/profile/05414505886038365165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195785167535758609.post-41816011061495565652011-03-04T10:08:00.000-08:002011-03-04T10:08:23.679-08:00fruit tree pruning workshops<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.dehc.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/appletreepruning.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" l6="true" src="http://www.dehc.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/appletreepruning.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>As part of the new Boston Orchard Program, Boston Natural Areas Network is partnering with the Food Project, the Boston Tree Party, and the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation on two free pruning workshops:<br />
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On Saturday March 5, 2011 as part of the Food Project’s Winter Workshop Series, John Bunker, Pomologist from Super Chilly Farm in Maine will provide pruning tips at the Shirley-Eustis House Orchard located at 33 Shirley Street in Roxbury.<br />
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On Saturday March 12, 2011 Ben Crouch, sole proprietor of Jamaica Plain’s Land of Plenty Gardens will provide more information about pruning at the Blake House Orchard located at 735 Columbia Road in Dorchester.<br />
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The free programs, for everyone interested in learning more about pruning fruit trees, begin at 10 a.m. Reservations are required. Contact BNAN at 617-542-7696 or info@bostonnatural.org.green Dot!http://www.blogger.com/profile/05414505886038365165noreply@blogger.com0