Request for workshop proposals & ideas: Urban Park Advocates Summit - Feb 11 deadline
Submitted by Heather on Wed, 2011-02-02 17:42
On Monday, February 7th, a diverse coalition of local and statewide organizations from every region of the state will kick off the “Act FRESH Campaign” to improve access to healthy affordable food and public space for physical activity. The group will release a report and public policy agenda entitled Priorities for Healthy Places, 2011-2012 aimed at reducing preventable diseases and containing healthcare costs.
The campaign kickoff, scheduled for 1:00pm in room 222 at the State House, Boston, represents a new chapter in the fight to build vibrant and healthy neighborhoods for all Massachusetts residents. By uniting across geography to focus on comprehensive public policy solutions, the groups seek to both harness and bolster the work being done in neighborhoods from Fall River and Lawrence to Worcester and Holyoke.
Read more about the event in the February 2, 2011 press release: GWL participates in state-wide Act FRESH Campaign Kick-off
Please join us for a public meeting regarding the Oxford Paper Site Park and the Spicket River Greenway. The meeting will be held at 7:00 PM on February 10 at the Lawrence Public Library (51 Lawrence Street).
More information Coming Soon!
If you are interested in joining us, please contact Rose Gonzalez, Deputy Director, at Groundwork Lawrence: 978-974-0770 or e-mail Rose.
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Glow is November 18 at Chester's at Bell Tower Square. Join us in celebrating our successes in 2010 including securing funding to design and build the Spicket River Greenway, winning an Orchard, launching the Summer Stewards youth program and expanding the Farmers Market Network. Join us and help us raise funds to support our work in 2011. There are many ways to help!
Mass Audubon's Education and Diversity Department is seeking an energetic, culturally competent, and engaging Education Coordinator to plan, manage, coordinate, prepare, teach, and market an array of education programs for youth, families, and adults in the City of Lawrence, in partnership with Groundwork Lawrence. Read more...
When: Wednesday, Oct 13th from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: Lawrence Farmers’ Market on Appleton Way (between the Court House and City Hall)
As part of our Glow Gala and Annual Fundraiser, we are again seeking Eco-Art submissions.