Join Landscape Interactions and NOFA/Mass for an array of hands-on workshops this season, as we partner with farmers and community gardeners across Western Massachusetts to implement a series of scalable, replicable designs and land management practices that incorporate biodiverse, native pollinator-supporting vegetation.
Funded by a Healthy Soils Action Grant from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA), Healthy Soil through Maximum Biodiversity aims to demonstrate that enhancing plant diversity and supporting at-risk pollinators leads to healthier soils, increased soil organic carbon sequestration and improved ecosystem function.
Whether your farm is urban or rural, large or small-scale, your production livestock or vegetable-based, there are gleanings to take home from this project. Workshops offered in the 2025 season include soil analysis and on-site data collection, site preparation, native pollinator life cycle requirements, native plant and seed installation as well as short and long-term maintenance.
Events:
- Soil Analysis, Carbon Sampling and Designing for Resilience – Red Fire Farm, Montague
Saturday, April 19, 2025 | 3:00pm – 5:30pm - Soil Analysis, Carbon Sampling and Designing for Resilience – Nuestras RaÃces, La Finca (The Farm)
Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 1:00pm – 3:00pm
- Soil Analysis, Carbon Sampling and Planting for Resilience – Indian Line Farm
Tuesday May 13 2025 | 10:00am – 1:00pm - Soil Analysis, Carbon Sampling and Designing for Resilience – NOFA/Mass Food Access, Tapley Court Apartments
Thursday, May 15, 2025 | 3:00pm – 5:00pm