From Grow It Green Morristown:
Grow It Green Morristown is pleased to kick off activities at The Urban Farm this summer with the return of many favorites and some new activities.
“Each season I strive to be better than the last, learn from my mistakes and challenge myself to grow more. The beginning of this season there is a light at the end of the tunnel that shines hope and equity for us all. We have sown the seeds of a new season and am excited to offer fresh produce to all that want it,” says Grow It Green Morristown Director of Agriculture & Education Shaun Ananko.
Saturday Farm Stand: Enjoy a variety of seasonal, sustainably grown vegetables, herbs and eggs offered for sale at The Urban Farm to help make it easier for community members to eat fresh. All of our produce is grown right here in Morristown- pesticide-free, and picked right from the ground. SNAP benefits accepted, and we participate in Double Food Bucks program, doubling the value of your SNAP purchase up to $10.
Saturdays, June 19- Oct. 30, 2021, from 10 am- 2 pm, at 31 Hazel St., Morristown (closed July 3rd)
Yoga on the Urban Farm: All levels welcome to take some time for self-care outside led by BeWell Integrative Health Services. A donation of $10 helps benefit Grow It Green Morristown programs. No advanced registration required– waivers can be completed online or on site. BYO mat and water bottle and a reusable tote to shop afterwards at the Farm Stand. We do have spare mats if you need one.
Third Saturday of each month, June – October, starting June 19th (for Summer Solstice) from 9 am-10 am.
Tyke Time: Tyke Time encourages curiosity and learning about the natural world and farm life for children ages 2-5. Sessions take place in an outdoor and socially-distanced setting at The Urban Farm, 31 Hazel St., in Morristown, NJ. Registration and required prior to attendance. One caregiver per family needs to be present outside during the session. Limited to 15 children.
Most Saturdays, June 19 – Aug. 28, at 10 am. Cost: $12 per child / session.
Farm to Chef JR NEW opportunity to harvest fresh produce outside at The Urban Farm to create five farm fresh recipes at home. Including children in the selection and preparation of vegetables has been proven to increase vegetable enjoyment and consumption. Harvest fresh veggies, pick up remaining ingredients and choose two other items from the Farm Stand on five selected weeks on Thursday between 3pm – 5pm or Saturdays between 10 am-1 pm.
Volunteer at The Urban Farm: Grow It Green welcomes back volunteers for the 2021 season! Click here to view available times.
Backyard Gardening 101: Join Farmer Shaun and Farmer Tina in person as they teach you tips about growing fresh, healthy food at home!
- Class 2) My garden is growing! Now what do I do? Tuesday, June 15th, 6pm – 7:30pm $30- IN PERSON at The Urban Farm
- Class 3) Cucumbers, Zucchini, and Tomatoes, Oh My! Tuesday, Aug. 10th, 6pm – 7:30pm $30 IN PERSON at The Urban Farm
- Class 4) Fall is coming, but it is not too late! Tuesday, Aug. 17th, 6pm – 7:30pm $30 IN PERSON at The Urban Farm
Yes, major credit and thanks for this green space goes to Dot Harvey who worked so hard for so many good things in Morristown. She was a great activist who worked for good things for the people of Morristown….
Grow It Green continues to serve Morristown in even more ways. Remembering how hard Dorothy Harvey worked and picketed to save their original site from redevelopment, creating open space where a junkyard had been for many years.