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SUMMARY:Farm-To-Table Cooking Class: Spring Chicken & Pantry Raiders
DESCRIPTION:Join Heart & Soil Collective and Berkshire Community College for a Farm-To-Table Cooking Class Thursday\, June 4th from 4-6PM! This year in partnership with Berkshire Community College we are launching a series of cooking classes to help connect the community to the land where their food is growing\, provide hands-on tips for cooking with local ingredients and opportunities to enjoy fresh\, local food together. Classes are free but space is limited. (Registration link coming soon)\n\n\nIn  June we will be joined by Chef James Burden\, who will show us creative ways to cook a delicious meal using whole chickens from Square Roots Farm\, fresh and local spring veggies and ingredients that can typically be found in the pantry.\n\n\nA note from Chef Burden: “The June class focuses on whole animal utilization\, seasonal ingredients\, pantry staples\, and root cellar vegetables. My hope is to demonstrate how a simple chicken and a handful of common ingredients can become several different dishes while reducing waste and stretching the food budget.“ \n\nA menu preview:\n\nCrispy Chicken Wings with Hot Sauce & Pantry Vinegar Glaze\nPan fried chicken wings tossed with a bright vinegar and hot sauce.  \nGrilled Chicken Breast with Spring Salad Greens\nMarinated and grilled chicken breast served over:\n\nAsparagus\nBaby lettuce\nPea shoots\nRadishes\nLemon herb vinaigrette\n\nBraised Chicken Legs & Root Cellar Ragout\nChicken legs slowly braised with:\n\nCarrots\nParsnips\nPotatoes\nOnions\nGarlic\n\nFinished with fresh herbs and pan gravy. \nADVANCED TACTICS FOR DISCUSSION; \nCrispy Chicken Thigh Confit\nChicken thighs cooked low and slow\, then crisped.\nServed with: \n\nWilted greens\nMustard pan sauce\n\nChicken Stock & Spring Herb Jus ( Broth is Bomb)\nMade from the remaining carcass and trimmings to demonstrate full utilization of the bird.\nRoasted Root Cellar Vegetables\nWhatever is hiding in the cellar\nRoasted with olive oil\, herbs\, and garlic. \nSpring Vegetable Sauté\nFeaturing available seasonal vegetables\nFinished with lemon and butter. \nRustic Bread\nFor soaking up sauces and gravy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGrant support through Grassroots Fund\, United Way and Pittsfield Cultural Council/ Mass Cultural Council is making this series possible.
URL:https://heartandsoil.org/event/farm-to-table-cooking-class-may-2/
LOCATION:Berkshire Community College\, 1350 West Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T160000
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SUMMARY:Community Day at Shakespeare & Company
DESCRIPTION:Come see us at Shakespeare & Company’s second annual Community Day on Saturday\, May 23rd from 11AM-4PM!  We’ll be joining a group of local nonprofit organizations to share what we are doing in the Berkshires- stop in our tent and try out painting with beets!\n\nThere is no entrance fee and the event is family friendly including the following fun activities:\n\n\nlive music\n\n\ndrag story hour\n\n\narts & crafts\n\n\nface painting\n\n\nfood trucks\n\n\na photo station where you can star in a famous Shakespeare scene\n\n\n\n\nRain or shine\, we hope to see you there!
URL:https://heartandsoil.org/event/community-day-at-shakespeare-company-3/
LOCATION:Shakespeare & Company\, 70 Kembell\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T133046Z
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SUMMARY:Community Dinner with seeing rainbows
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a spring community dinner with seeing rainbows and Berkshire Bounty! Share a meal made with locally sourced ingredients\, connect with trans and nonbinary neighbors\, and spend time in a space that centers inclusive community. \nWhere: Saturday\, May 2nd 6PM at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Pittsfield\, MA (175 Wendell Ave) \nThis is a pay-what-you-can event\, no one will be turned away for lack of funds. \nWe encourage a $30 donation\, if that is within your means. $60 will support access for another attendee. \n  \nMenu prepared by Chef Farah Momen and AncestralRebel: \n6-7PM ‘social hour’ with locally sourced finger foods \n7PM family-style meal\, featuring Indigenous recipes \n  \nSeats are limited\, please use the link below to save your spot!
URL:https://heartandsoil.org/event/community-dinner-with-seeing-rainbows-2/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church\, 175 Wendell Ave\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T180000
DTSTAMP:20260331T182035Z
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SUMMARY:Farm-To-Table Cooking Class: April
DESCRIPTION:Join Heart & Soil Collective and Berkshire Community College for a Farm-To-Table Cooking Class Thursday\, April 30th from 4-6PM! This year in partnership with Berkshire Community College we are launching a series of cooking classes to help connect the community to the land where their food is growing\, provide hands-on tips for cooking with local ingredients and opportunities to enjoy fresh\, local food together. Classes are free but space is limited. (Registration link coming soon)\n\n\n\nGrant support through Grassroots Fund\, United Way and Pittsfield Cultural Council/ Mass Cultural Council is making this series possible.\n\n\n\nOur Guest Chef for April is Jake Levin\, The Roving Butcher\, who will share tips for preparing different cuts of meat purchased from local farms. Join us in the kitchen!
URL:https://heartandsoil.org/event/farm-to-table-cooking-class-april/
LOCATION:Berkshire Community College\, 1350 West Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T200000
DTSTAMP:20260301T160212Z
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SUMMARY:Plant AND Crystal Bingo **SOLD OUT**
DESCRIPTION:**THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT** \n  \nWin plants! Win crystals! Eat a delicious dinner! Join Explore The Burrow for a fund night of Plant Bingo\, including a self care raffle bundle benefitting Heart & Soil Collective! \n\n\n\n\nNot only can you win plants\, but you can win crystals as well!! Every ticket holder will get a bingo card\, we will play as many rounds as we can\, drawing names for door prizes and having lots of fun in between! Shire Tavern will be open with their full menu so you can enjoy dinner and drinks while you play! Come see what everyone has been talking about! \nIMPORTANT! Please call the Shire Tavern to reserve your table so we know how many are in your party and you can be seated in the “bingo area.” 413-423-8018
URL:https://heartandsoil.org/event/plant-and-crystal-bingo-sold-out/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T180000
DTSTAMP:20260331T180906Z
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SUMMARY:Farm-To-Table Cooking Class: March
DESCRIPTION:Join Heart & Soil Collective and Berkshire Community College for our first Farm-To-Table Cooking Class Thursday\, March 26th from 4-6PM! This year in partnership with Berkshire Community College we are launching a series of cooking classes to help connect the community to the land where their food is growing\, provide hands-on tips for cooking with local ingredients and opportunities to enjoy fresh\, local food together. Classes are free but space is limited. Register here: https://forms.gle/DRhLVSGhbFQQR6E18\n\n\n\nGrant support through Grassroots Fund\, United Way and Pittsfield Cultural Council/ Mass Cultural Council is making this series possible.\n\n\n\nOur Guest Chef for March is Melissa Baehr\, First Nation Anishnabe/Ojibwe\, owner of Indigenous Deliciousness\, a catering business where she shares her food journey of healing and reclaiming Indigenous identity\, connections and values through Indigenous and farm fresh ingredients.\n\n\n\nWe’ll be preparing and enjoying an Indigenous-inspired meal made with local ingredients including chicken from Square Roots Farm and maple syrup from Holiday Brook Farm. Join us in the kitchen!\n\n\n\nMenu:\n-Maple-Dijon marinated Baked Chicken Drumsticks\n\n\n-Quinoa Salad With Maple Glazed and Smoked Cedar Salt Roast butternut\, acorn and delicata squash\, root vegetables served over a bed of greens\, topped with dried cranberries\, dried wild blueberries\, toasted chile dusted garbanzo beans\, roasted corn\, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds served with a Maple-Dijon vinaigrette (GF)(V)\n\n\n-Sage Blueberry Jam Thumbprint Sunflower and Pumpkin Seed cookie (GF)(V) Maple seed cookie with Sage and Maple infused Blueberry Jam\n\n\n-Chicha Morada- Purple Corn Drink (GV) (V)\nPurple Corn\, Pineapple\, Apple\, Lime juice\, Cinnamon Sticks\, Cloves\, brewed and sweetened with Maple Syrup. Served chilled with diced pineapples and apples
URL:https://heartandsoil.org/event/farm-to-table-cooking-class-march/
LOCATION:Berkshire Community College\, 1350 West Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T140000
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SUMMARY:Meet & Learn at Wild Oats Co-Op
DESCRIPTION:Come see the Heart & Soil team at Wild Oats Co-Op in Williamstown on Friday\, March 20th to learn about our programming\, upcoming events\, volunteer opportunities and our work to pay farmers\, feed people and connect the community through agriculture! \n  \nThis is a free event hosted by Wild Oats\, stop by and talk with us! \n\nLearn how we deliver free\, fresh\, local food to seniors and families\nSee how we purchase from local farms\, strengthening the local food system\nExplore our ‘Sponsor’ A Share program supporting weekly bags of fresh produce for neighbors in need\nFind ways to get involved through volunteer days\, fundraisers and community events
URL:https://heartandsoil.org/event/meet-learn-at-wild-oats-co-op/
LOCATION:wild oats co-op\, 320 Main street\, Williamstown\, MA\, 01267
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T133000
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SUMMARY:Women In Leadership Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Heart & Soil Collective’s Managing Director Kristen Tool will be part of a ‘Power Panel’ discussion at the upcoming Women In Leadership Awards Luncheon\, hosted by Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce. Join us on March 12th from 11:30 to 1:30PM for a delicious lunch and to celebrate the incredible women who are being recognized this year! \nCongratulations to the 2026 Women in Leadership Award Winners!Rising Star – Carli Scolforo of Berkshire BuskEquity & Justice Advocate – maayan nuri héd of seeing rainbowsHidden Gem – Natalie Wheeler of Berkshire Money ManagementChange Maker – Margaret Moulton of Berkshire GrownMentor Leader – Cherri Sanes of Extra Special Teas \nFor more information about the Women in Leadership Awards and this year’s winners\, please go tohttps://files.constantcontact.com/…/f35229fb-d667-4da3…
URL:https://heartandsoil.org/event/women-in-leadership-luncheon/
LOCATION:Crissy Farm\, 426 Stockbridge Road\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTSTAMP:20260314T162046Z
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SUMMARY:Sponsor A Share Fund Drive
DESCRIPTION:‘Sponsor’ A Share of Veggies or Soup this Year!\nHeart & Soil Collective is a Berkshire County nonprofit that feeds people\, supports farms\, and connects the community through agriculture. Since 2021 we have paid farmers $60\,830\, delivered 3\,529 bags of free veggies and 600 gallons of soup directly to seniors and families. \n  \nThe need for access to fresh food is growing across the Berkshires\, and so are we! \n  \nOur Community Produce & Soup Programs serve seniors\, families and small farms across Berkshire County:\n\nWe deliver free\, fresh produce purchased from local farms and soups made with local ingredients directly to homes across the Berkshires.\nWe pay partner farms full price for produce \, because farmers need to be paid.\nWe deliver to seniors through partnerships with Councils on Aging.\nCollaboration with seeing rainbows allows us to provide free\, local food to members of the trans community.\nThrough Pediatric Palliative Care of Hospice Care in the Berkshires we provide free\, fresh produce and soup to families receiving their services.\n\n  \nEvery $100 raised covers an individual share for one month\n$300 pays for an individual veggie share for twelve weeks\n$600 provides free\, fresh produce to a family for twelve weeks\n  \n  \nDonations can be made online through our campaign ( https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/52gtZ4 ) or by visiting: www.heartandsoil.org/donate \n  \n Check donations can be mailed to: \nHeart & Soil Collective \nPO Box 619 \nLanesborough\, MA 01237 \n  \nThank you for choosing to be part of paying farmers & feeding your neighbors this year. We share collective responsibility to nourish our communities\, with your sponsorship together we can keep each other fed! \n 
URL:https://heartandsoil.org/event/sponsor-a-share-fund-drive/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260331
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SUMMARY:Bloomin' For Good Bouquet Fundraiser!
DESCRIPTION:For the month of March\, when you purchase a specially marked $11.99 Bloomin’ For Good Bouquet from Stop & Shop at 1 Dan Fox Drive in Pittsfield\, $1 from every bouquet will be donated to Heart & Soil Collective! \nTreat someone you love- or treat yourself! This is a beautiful way to spread some joy while supporting our ongoing work to pay farmers\, feed the Berkshires and connect the community through agriculture. \nWhen you buy a bouquet\, let us know by tagging us on social media (https://www.facebook.com/HeartandSoilCollective and/or instagram: @heartandsoil01237) or by sending an email to: heart.soilma@gmail.com so we can enter you to win a bundle of Heart & Soil goodies including a set of veggie cards & stickers and some seed bombs! \n 
URL:https://heartandsoil.org/event/bloomin-for-good-bouquet-fundraiser-3/
LOCATION:Stop & Shop\, 1 Dan Fox Drive\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T210000
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SUMMARY:Community Dinner with seeing rainbows
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a warm winter community dinner ❄️🍲 with seeing rainbows! Share a meal made with locally sourced ingredients\, connect with trans and nonbinary neighbors\, and spend time in a space that centers inclusive community. \nWhere: Saturday\, February 21st 7PM at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Pittsfield\, MA (175 Wendell Ave) \nThis is a pay-what-you-can event\, no one will be turned away for lack of funds. \nWe encourage a $30 donation\, if that is within your means. $60 will support access for another attendee. \n  \nMenu prepared by Chef Farah Momen (formerly of Bondhu): \nStarter: Tomato potato chowder & chewy cheese bread \nMain Course (family style): Moroccan-style braised chicken or chickpeas\, aromatic herb & garlic rice\, honey collard greens\, roasted winter vegetables\, baked macaroni and cheese \nDessert: Warm apple cake with salted caramel sauce \n  \nSeats are limited\, please use the link below to save your spot!
URL:https://heartandsoil.org/event/community-dinner-with-seeing-rainbows/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church\, 175 Wendell Ave\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260301
DTSTAMP:20260215T194025Z
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SUMMARY:High Mowing Seeds Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:For the month of February you can ‘think Spring’ with Heart & Soil Collective by ordering seeds for your garden through our High Mowing Seed Fundraiser! Choose from 24 popular varieties of veggie\, herb and flower seeds and 9 beautiful seed bundles to kick start your garden. Order through us and 50-60% of sales will be donated back to Heart & Soil to support our local food programming across the Berkshires. \nHigh Mowing Organic Seed company has been a wonderful partner\, providing donated seeds for our community garden projects for many years. They offer heirloom\, open-pollinated\, organic seeds for the very best veggies\, herbs & flowers you could ask for! \n  \nTake a look at the seeds offered here: fundraiser-variety-list \nUse our online order form to place your order: https://forms.gle/r4CeTJwsgLzr2fiB7 \nHigh Mowing Organic Seeds focuses on sourcing seeds from small scale and independent seed growers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom their website: “At High Mowing Organic Seeds\, we believe in re-imagining what our world can be like. We believe in a deeper understanding of how re-built food systems can support health on all levels – healthy environments\, healthy economies\, healthy communities and healthy bodies. We believe in a hopeful and inspired view of the future based on equity\, environmental justice and better stewardship of our planet. Every day that we are in business\, we are growing; working to provide an essential component in the re-building of our healthy food systems: the seed. We know that together we can build a greener\, more just and community supported world\, one seed at a time.” \n \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Seed orders will be pen for the month of February\, seeds will be ordered March 1st and ready to distribute by mid March. Local pick up locations will be scheduled in Berkshire County depending upon need.\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://heartandsoil.org/event/high-mowing-seeds-fundraiser/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T160000
DTSTAMP:20251208T152814Z
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SUMMARY:Pop-Up at Guido's Marketplace
DESCRIPTION:Come see us on Saturday\, December 13th from 10 AM to 4 PM at Guido’s in Pittsfield (1020 South Street) to learn about Heart & Soil Collective’s mission\, upcoming programming and pick up a copy of our Berkshire County Local Produce Guide Book! \nGuido’s is a family-owned marketplace founded in 1979 by brothers Chris and Matt Masiero. They now have two locations\, in Pittsfield and Great Barrington\, partnering with local businesses to provide the freshest foods possible and supporting local food efforts through their stores and partnerships with nonprofits who provide food security programming. We are grateful to have Guidos support of our work toward connecting people to the land where their food grows\, come learn about our programming and pick yourself up fresh\, local ingredients from Guidos! \nWe look forward to seeing you on the 13th. We’ll have Heart & Soil merchandise for sale that make great locally sourced gifts for the giving season: Local Produce Guide Books\, insulated cooler bags\, veggie stickers & cards- and you can purchase raffle tickets to win a bag of goodies 🙂
URL:https://heartandsoil.org/event/pop-up-at-guidos-marketplace/
LOCATION:Guidos Fresh Marketplace\, 1020 South Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251201
DTSTAMP:20251031T182842Z
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SUMMARY:Bloomin' For Good Bouquet Fundraiser!
DESCRIPTION:For the month of November\, when you purchase a specially marked $11.99 Bloomin’ For Good Bouquet from Stop & Shop at 1 Dan Fox Drive in Pittsfield\, $1 from every bouquet will be donated to Heart & Soil Collective! \nTreat someone you love- or treat yourself! This is a beautiful way to spread some joy while supporting our ongoing work to pay farmers\, feed the Berkshires and connect the community through agriculture. \nWhen you buy a bouquet\, let us know by tagging us on social media (https://www.facebook.com/HeartandSoilCollective and/or instagram: @heartandsoil01237) or by sending an email to: heart.soilma@gmail.com so we can enter you to win a bundle of Heart & Soil goodies including a set of veggie cards & stickers and some seed bombs! \n 
URL:https://heartandsoil.org/event/bloomin-for-good-bouquet-fundraiser-2/
LOCATION:Stop & Shop\, 1 Dan Fox Drive\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T170000
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SUMMARY:2025 Annual Appeal: Join Today!
DESCRIPTION:Heart & Soil Collective’s 2025 Annual Appeal is LIVE! \nIt is an especially challenging year\, with what seems like no end in sight to the challenges and hardships that keep building each day. Being part of something constructive & positive is a remedy for the toxicity of overwhelm- we want YOU to join our collective work of feeding the Berkshires!  \nWe’ve had to make heartbreaking decisions to decrease and cut programming due to funding changes\, and need your help to make sure we can pay farmers\, feed people & create more public gardens across the Berkshires in 2026. Every bit helps & goes a long way to creating the local food network we all need right in our neighborhoods. \nPitch in if you can\, and help share our campaign. Together\, we can keep each other fed ✨🥕✨
URL:https://heartandsoil.org/event/2025-annual-appeal-join-today/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heart & Soil Collective":MAILTO:heart.soilma@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T180000
DTSTAMP:20250618T215316Z
CREATED:20250618T214616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T215316Z
UID:1278-1757768400-1757786400@heartandsoil.org
SUMMARY:Into The Light: A Day of Remembrance and Community
DESCRIPTION:Heart & Soil Collective’s team will be joining the Into The Light Walk To Remember on Saturday\, September 13th at Burbank Park in Pittsfield in remembrance of family and friends we have lost to suicide. Suicide touches us all\, join the day to remember your loved ones and connect with others\, celebrate life and remembrance together. Heart & Soil Collective has made a fundraising team with a goal of raising $300 toward the event’s larger goal of collecting $30\,000- you are welcome to join our team or start your own in honor of your friends or family using the Givebutter link below. \n  \nThe event is being organized by The Love of T Foundation for family and friends who have lost someone to suicide. Join a day of sharing community with others who have suffered the same loss\, and find connection in shared grief. The day starts at 1 PM with a walk scheduled for 2pm\, food trucks by KJ Nosh and Flavourful Bites and live music by Lindsay Anne from 3-6. The event will conclude with a Candlelight vigil after dusk. \nFrom the organizers: \n“Into the Light: A Day of Remembrance is an event for family and friends who have lost a loved one to suicide. This day is meant to share in community with others who have suffered the same loss\, and to serve as a sense of connection in shared grief. During this event\, we will walk together in solidarity of suicide awareness and to support those who have been affected. \nYour kind donation will not only help make this event a success\, but it will also be a collaborative effort to support local suicide prevention organizations\, Berkshire Coalition for Suicide Prevention and Love of T. Founded in 2021 Love of T’s mission is to offer Peer Support to those individuals living with suicidal thoughts throughout Berkshire County with drop-in support groups and outreach initiatives. At Love of T\, or mission is to “Restore the will to live and thrive!”. Berkshire Coalition for Suicide Prevention provide several programs including support for those who have lost a loved one to suicide as well as education for the community around suicide prevention. \nThese organizations play a vital role in the local mental health landscape in a county that has the second highest suicide rate in the commonwealth. Supporting this event will keep money local to support these programs with the hope of saving local lives that could be lost to suicide.”
URL:https://heartandsoil.org/event/into-the-light-a-day-of-remembrance-and-community/
LOCATION:Burbank Park\, 256 Lakeway Drive\, Pittsfield\, MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T180000
DTSTAMP:20250819T211913Z
CREATED:20250819T211913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T211913Z
UID:1313-1756029600-1756058400@heartandsoil.org
SUMMARY:You-Pick Flower Fundraiser at Second Drop Farm!
DESCRIPTION:On August 23rd & 24th stop by Second Drop Farm in Lanesborough (551 North Main street) and make yourself a bouquet from their magical you-pick flower fields. 50% of proceeds from the weekend will be donated to Heart & Soil supporting local food programming across the Berkshires! \nChoose from fragrant English lavender for $20 a bundle\, bright & bold zinnias for $1 a stem\, strawflowers and mini zinnias for .50 cents a stem. Make yourself a beautiful\, locally grown bouquet\, support a local farm & Heart & Soil Collective’s programming all at once! \nSee you this weekend- \nWe’re so grateful to be part of this amazing local farm & food community 🥰
URL:https://heartandsoil.org/event/you-pick-flower-fundraiser-at-second-drop-farm-2/
LOCATION:Second Drop Farm\, 551 North Main Street\, Lanesborough\, MA\, 01237\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heart & Soil Collective":MAILTO:heart.soilma@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T180000
DTSTAMP:20250819T211823Z
CREATED:20250819T211823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T211823Z
UID:1310-1755943200-1755972000@heartandsoil.org
SUMMARY:You-Pick Flower Fundraiser at Second Drop Farm!
DESCRIPTION:On August 23rd & 24th stop by Second Drop Farm in Lanesborough (551 North Main street) and make yourself a bouquet from their magical you-pick flower fields. 50% of proceeds from the weekend will be donated to Heart & Soil supporting local food programming across the Berkshires! \nChoose from fragrant English lavender for $20 a bundle\, bright & bold zinnias for $1 a stem\, strawflowers and mini zinnias for .50 cents a stem. Make yourself a beautiful\, locally grown bouquet\, support a local farm & Heart & Soil Collective’s programming all at once! \nSee you this weekend- \nWe’re so grateful to be part of this amazing local farm & food community 🥰
URL:https://heartandsoil.org/event/you-pick-flower-fundraiser-at-second-drop-farm/
LOCATION:Second Drop Farm\, 551 North Main Street\, Lanesborough\, MA\, 01237\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heart & Soil Collective":MAILTO:heart.soilma@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250801
DTSTAMP:20250605T145731Z
CREATED:20250605T145647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T145731Z
UID:1268-1751328000-1754006399@heartandsoil.org
SUMMARY:Bloomin' For Good Bouquet Fundraiser!
DESCRIPTION:For the month of July\, when you purchase a specially marked $11.99 Bloomin’ For Good Bouquet from Stop & Shop at 1 Dan Fox Drive in Pittsfield\, $1 from every bouquet will be donated to Heart & Soil Collective! \nTreat someone you love- or treat yourself! This is a beautiful way to spread some joy while supporting our ongoing work to pay farmers\, feed the Berkshires and connect the community through agriculture. \nWhen you buy a bouquet\, let us know by tagging us on social media (https://www.facebook.com/HeartandSoilCollective and/or instagram: @heartandsoil01237) or by sending an email to: heart.soilma@gmail.com so we can enter you to win a bundle of Heart & Soil goodies including a set of veggie cards & stickers and some seed bombs! \n 
URL:https://heartandsoil.org/event/bloomin-for-good-bouquet-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Stop & Shop\, 1 Dan Fox Drive\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T130000
DTSTAMP:20250618T212151Z
CREATED:20250618T212151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T212151Z
UID:1276-1751101200-1751115600@heartandsoil.org
SUMMARY:June Volunteer Work Day: Planting at 18 Degrees Family Resource Center
DESCRIPTION:Join our June Volunteer Work Day on Saturday\, 6/28 from 9am-1pm and be part of planting fruit\, veggies & pollinator plants at the Family Resource Center for 18 Degrees in Pittsfield! \n  \nNo gardening experience necessary\, we’ll bring the tools\, plants\, snacks- and will have some extra veggie seedlings to send home with all our helpers!
URL:https://heartandsoil.org/event/june-volunteer-work-day-planting-at-18-degrees-family-resource-center/
LOCATION:18 Degrees Family Resource Center\, 480 West Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heart & Soil Collective":MAILTO:heart.soilma@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T133000
DTSTAMP:20250526T225042Z
CREATED:20250526T225042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T225042Z
UID:1257-1749814200-1749821400@heartandsoil.org
SUMMARY:Northern Berkshire Community Coalition Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Northern Berkshire Community Coalition (NBCC) is celebrating their 39th year in the Berkshires! NBCC’s work is focused on bringing people together to work together towards common goals\, get to know their neighbors\, value community\, and to just have fun! They promote dialogue about emerging community issues\, offer recovery peer support and work to keep the community informed about local resources through newsletters and a resource guides. \nHeart & Soil Collective’s Managing Director\, Kristen\, will be part of a panel of keynote speakers from the community as NBCC honors the North Adams and Williamstown farmers markets with their Northern Berkshire Heroes Award. \nJoin in the conversation\, enjoy a wonderful lunch and learn about the great work going on across northern Berkshire County all while supporting Northern Berkshire Community Coalition! \nCatered lunch will be provided by Savory Harvest Catering. Tickets are $30\, please register with the link below.
URL:https://heartandsoil.org/event/northern-berkshire-community-coalition-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Greylock Works\, 508 State Rd\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T130000
DTSTAMP:20250605T144608Z
CREATED:20250605T144608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T144608Z
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SUMMARY:Native Plant Garden Planting Day: Rescheduled!
DESCRIPTION:Join our team to help plant native pollinator plants at the community garden at Old Stone Mill in Adams! This garden was started by Heart & Soil Collective’s Board member\, Jess\, and we are collaborating through grant funding from the Lenox Garden Club\, Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation and Mass Cultural Council to add more native pollinator plants\, build walking paths and a sitting area\, pay local artist Misa Chappell to create informational signs about plants and the pollinators they feed and host some fun workshops! \nCome get in the soil 9-1 Sunday\, June 8th. \nNo experiences necessary\, we’ll provide the plants\, the tools and the fun! See you there 🙂
URL:https://heartandsoil.org/event/native-plant-garden-planting-day-rescheduled/
LOCATION:Old Stone Mill\, 2A Grove Street\, Adams\, MA\, 01247
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heart & Soil Collective":MAILTO:heart.soilma@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T130000
DTSTAMP:20251105T213137Z
CREATED:20250508T205515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T213137Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Build Day: Lanesborough Elementary School
DESCRIPTION:Come help finish building a school garden a Lanesborough Elementary School- and be part of planting seedlings like tomatoes\, basil\, squash and more! A group of AMAZING students & families braved the mud to start building raised beds and planting seeds\, and we need your hep to finish the garden build up on June 1st! \nTasks will include: \n-laying out ground cover and cardboard \n-placing raised beds and filling with soil \n-planting seedlings \nNo experience necessary\, we will provide the tools- and you can come be part of building something wonderful! \n  \nThe LES garden project is made possible because of grant funding through Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation and Mass Cultural Council’s Local Cultural Council of North Berkshire.
URL:https://heartandsoil.org/event/garden-build-day-lanesborough-elementary-school/
LOCATION:Lanesborough Elementary School\, 188 Summer Street\, Lanesborough\, MA\, 01237
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heart & Soil Collective":MAILTO:heart.soilma@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T130000
DTSTAMP:20250508T205011Z
CREATED:20250430T234054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T205011Z
UID:1198-1748682000-1748696400@heartandsoil.org
SUMMARY:Native Plant Garden Planting Day
DESCRIPTION:Join our team to help plant native pollinator plants at the community garden at Old Stone Mill in Adams! This garden was started by Heart & Soil Collective’s Board member\, Jess\, and we are collaborating through grant funding from the Lenox Garden Club\, Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation and Mass Cultural Council to add more native pollinator plants\, build walking paths and a sitting area\, pay local artist Misa Chappell to create informational signs about plants and the pollinators they feed and host some fun workshops! \nCome get in the soil 9-1 Saturday\, May 31st. \nNo experiences necessary\, we’ll provide the plants\, the tools and the fun! See you there 🙂
URL:https://heartandsoil.org/event/native-plant-garden/
LOCATION:Old Stone Mill\, 2A Grove Street\, Adams\, MA\, 01247
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T160000
DTSTAMP:20250428T212447Z
CREATED:20250428T212447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T212447Z
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SUMMARY:Community Day at Shakespeare & Company
DESCRIPTION:Come see us at Shakespeare & Company’s second annual Community Day on Saturday\, May 24th from 11AM-4PM!  We’ll be joining a group of local nonprofit organizations to share what we are doing in the Berkshires- stop in our tent and try out painting with beets!\n\nThere is no entrance fee and the event is family friendly including the following fun activities:\n\n\nlive music\n\n\ndrag story hour\n\n\narts & crafts\n\n\nface painting\n\n\nfood trucks\n\n\na photo station where you can star in a famous Shakespeare scene\n\n\n\n\nRain or shine\, we hope to see you there!
URL:https://heartandsoil.org/event/community-day-at-shakespeare-company-2/
LOCATION:Shakespeare & Company\, 70 Kembell\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heart & Soil Collective":MAILTO:heart.soilma@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T140000
DTSTAMP:20251105T213442Z
CREATED:20250428T211622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T213442Z
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SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED Volunteer Work Day: School Garden Building in Lanesborough!
DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday\, May 3rd to help build a NEW school garden at Lanesborough Elementary School! Get your hands in the soil and be part of creating a teaching space where students\, teachers and the community can learn and grow together. \nTasks will include: \n\nbuilding steel raised beds from kits\nremoving tape and laying cardboard\nspreading wood chips in pathways\nfilling raised beds with soil\n\nNo experience necessary\, we’ll provide tools- and we look forward to seeing you there! \n  \nThe LES garden project has been grant funded by Mass Cultural Council and Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation- we’re grateful for their support! \n 
URL:https://heartandsoil.org/event/rescheduled-volunteer-work-day-school-garden-building-in-lanesborough/
LOCATION:Lanesborough Elementary School\, 188 Summer Street\, Lanesborough\, MA\, 01237
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heart & Soil Collective":MAILTO:heart.soilma@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T140000
DTSTAMP:20251105T213531Z
CREATED:20250410T220830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T213531Z
UID:1181-1745658000-1745676000@heartandsoil.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Work Day: School Garden Building in Lanesborough!
DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday\, April 26th to help build a NEW school garden at Lanesborough Elementary School! Get your hands in the soil and be part of creating a teaching space where students\, teachers and the community can learn and grow together. \nTasks will include: \n\nbuilding steel raised beds from kits\nremoving tape and laying cardboard\nspreading wood chips in pathways\nfilling raised beds with soil\n\nNo experience necessary\, we’ll provide tools- and we look forward to seeing you there! \n  \nThe LES garden project has been grant funded by Mass Cultural Council and Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation- we’re grateful for their support! \n 
URL:https://heartandsoil.org/event/volunteer-work-day-school-garden-building-in-lanesborough/
LOCATION:Lanesborough Elementary School\, 188 Summer Street\, Lanesborough\, MA\, 01237
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heart & Soil Collective":MAILTO:heart.soilma@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T083000
DTSTAMP:20250410T222810Z
CREATED:20250410T222810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T222810Z
UID:1184-1745047800-1745051400@heartandsoil.org
SUMMARY:Listen: The Morning Drive Radio Show
DESCRIPTION:Listen for Heart & Soil Collective’s Managing Director\, Kristen\, on The Morning Drive radio show on WTBR 89.7FM\, Friday April 18th from 7:30-8:30!  Learn about our mission\, programming\, events and fundraisers all on your drive to work 🙂
URL:https://heartandsoil.org/event/listen-the-morning-drive-radio-show/
LOCATION:WTBR 89.7 FM\, Radio Show\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heart & Soil Collective":MAILTO:heart.soilma@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T120000
DTSTAMP:20250322T205333Z
CREATED:20250322T205333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T205333Z
UID:1143-1743238800-1743249600@heartandsoil.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Work Day & Seed Swap!
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, March 29th from 9 to noon at Second Drop Farm (551 North main) in Lanesborough for our monthly Volunteer Work Day! \nThis month we will have seeds to swap so you can get your garden started. If you have seeds to share bring them along\, and we can talk about starting seeds\, growing tips and garden planning 🙂 \nSee you there!
URL:https://heartandsoil.org/event/volunteer-work-day-seed-swap/
LOCATION:Second Drop Farm\, 551 North Main Street\, Lanesborough\, MA\, 01237\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heart & Soil Collective":MAILTO:heart.soilma@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250420
DTSTAMP:20250322T204435Z
CREATED:20250227T164927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T204435Z
UID:794-1741996800-1745107199@heartandsoil.org
SUMMARY:‘Locally Grown To Local Homes’ Campaign
DESCRIPTION:Heart & Soil Collective addresses local food access across Berkshire County by paying small farms\, getting fresh food to local homes for free\, and empowering communities to connect with the land. \n \nBut the challenges are many. Small farms face increasing expenses for transportation\, equipment\, and packaging. Federal funding for farms and nonprofits has an uncertain future. On top of all that are problems of labor shortages and climate change. At the same time\, nearly 14% of our county’s population are single seniors\, living alone. And there are over 50 families with children receiving care through Pediatric Palliative Care Hospice of the Berkshires. It’s impossible for many of these community members to shop at farmers markets and purchase fresh\, local foods. Families and seniors lose out on healthy delicious meals. And the farmers lose opportunities to sell their goods. \nWe found ways to address all these challenges by purchasing directly from small farms and delivering at no cost to local homes.  \nSince 2020 our Community Produce and Soup Programs have expanded to serve seniors and families across the Berkshires reaching a total of 219 homes/ 416 individuals\, paying our Partner Farms $45\,500\, cooking and delivering 600 gallons of soup and delivering 3\,529 bags of free\, fresh\, locally grown produce. USDA funding allowed us to expand this work even more in 2023 and 2024. \nNow is the time to purchase more food from farms and feed more neighbors. But USDA grant funds have ended. Future Federal funding is up in the air. Now\, it’s up to you. \nThis campaign is your opportunity to sustain and grow our programs throughout Berkshire County. Let’s come together to connect people with local food! \n \nHere’s where Campaign Funds will go:  \n\n\n\n70% goes to paying our Partner Farms for fresh produce they grow locally \n15% pays staff to deliver produce\, cook BIG batches of soup and covers rental fees for commercial kitchen use\n10% creates jobs through two paid Summer Internships with Heart & Soil Collective where interns pack and deliver produce\, maintain community gardens & help with farm tours\n5% Covers expenses for delivery bags\, soup cartons and labels so produce & soup arrive fresh to local homes\n\n\n\n\n100% provides free\, fresh food to seniors & families in your community!\n\n \nAt Heart & Soil Collective\, we rely on volunteers. That can be a challenge when schedules or availability change. But because we partner with such a large network of local farms\, organizations\, and businesses\, as well as our amazing volunteers\, our programming can sustain these challenges. \nClimate change is a challenge that impacts each growing season for our Partner Farms\, but there isn’t much (aside from a natural disaster) that will stop our Community Produce and Soup Programs from succeeding when you join in! \nEach year our tree of community connections grows new branches and deeper roots. Join in now to be part of this year’s growth!
URL:https://heartandsoil.org/event/locally-grown-to-local-homes-campaign/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
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