Spring 2012 community events

As part of its educational work, the Belmont Food Collaborative is offering two free events in March 2012.

Backyard Chicken Keeping in Belmont

Sunday March 18th 1:30–3:30, Belmont Public Library, Assembly Room

Belmont allows residents to keep up to 5 hens. Come learn what you need to know to raise chickens and keep them safe and healthy in your backyard. The presenter is Joan Teebagy, longtime chicken keeper who has taught backyard chicken classes both in Belmont and at Codman Community Farm in Lincoln. Cost: Free

Community Seed Swap

Sunday March 18th 3:45–4:45 Belmont Public Library, Assembly Room

Bring your extra vegetable, flower, or fruit seeds to swap for different seeds, and meet other gardeners just in time for Spring! Cost: Free

A Belmont hen

The Belmont Farmers' Market is a project of the Belmont Food Collaborative, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.