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As part of our Southeastern MA Food Security Network – New Bedford City Fruit initiative, we have been posting regular tips from the City of New Bedford’s Arborist Chancery Perks.

Roots & Revelry Gala 2026

Roots & Revelry is an intimate, boho-chic gala at the Zeiterion Theater celebrating the Marion Institute’s roots, future vision, and new tagline—Reconnecting Food & Communities. Tickets on sale March 2; expected to sell out.

Meet the Farmer Brown Bag Lunch 2026

Join us for our Meet the Farmer Series! This is a brownbag lunch with Frogfoot Farmer, Scott Codey and our Executive Director, Liz Wiley. Learn about Scott’s background, the evolution of the farm to date, what’s growing in the fields, and how you can get involved. The group conversation will start over lunch at picnic tables in partial shade and conclude with a tour of the farm.

Earth Day Volunteer Day at Frogfoot Farm 2026

Join Us for the 2026 Frogfoot Farm BioBlitz Series! At Frogfoot Farm, we’re not just growing food — we’re growing a healthier community and planet. Register to be a citizen scientist with us!

Frogfoot Farm BioBlitz – 2026

Join Us for the 2026 Frogfoot Farm BioBlitz Series! At Frogfoot Farm, we’re not just growing food — we’re growing a healthier community and planet. Register to be a citizen scientist with us!

Boogie at the Bog 2026

Please join us for our 4th annual Boogie at the Bog fundraiser for Frogfoot Farm – Neighbors Feeding Neighbors A farm-to-food relief partnership of the Marion Institute and A.D. Makepeace Company.

Learning Grows All Year: What Farm-to-School Looks Like in Winter

See how Grow Education keeps farm-to-school learning growing in winter through virtual field trips, taste tests, and student advocacy.

Virtual Legislative Issue Briefing – Equity in Agriculture Registration – Thurs, March 2, 2026

Shape the Future of Food in Massachusetts: Join Our Legislative Briefing Series
In times of uncertainty, one thing remains constant—your voice matters. As constituents in a democratic society, we each hold the power to influence policy and promote the well-being of our communities. Now more than ever, civic engagement is not only a right but a responsibility.

Virtual Legislative Issue Briefing – Food Literacy and Farm-to-School Bills Registration – Tues, March 3, 2026

Shape the Future of Food in Massachusetts: Join Our Legislative Briefing Series. In times of uncertainty, one thing remains constant—your voice matters. As constituents in a democratic society, we each hold the power to influence policy and promote the well-being of our communities. Now more than ever, civic engagement is not only a right but a responsibility.

Virtual Legislative Issue Briefing – HIP and State Funded SNAP – Thurs, February 26, 2026

Shape the Future of Food in Massachusetts: Join Our Legislative Briefing Series. In times of uncertainty, one thing remains constant—your voice matters. As constituents in a democratic society, we each hold the power to influence policy and promote the well-being of our communities. Now more than ever, civic engagement is not only a right but a responsibility.

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