Brand New "Upcycle Circle" starts February 16th!
The first meeting is a casual meet, greet, show, and tell your upcycle ideas!
When: Thursday, February 16, 6:30-7pm Soup and potluck appetizers, 7:00 - 8:00 meeting.
Where: Open Studio, 30 Hollis Street, Groton, MA (www.openstudiogroton.com)

This first meeting is an overview/introduction to the concepts and possibilities of "Upcycling."  If you're coming in time for soup, please RSVP to annabarker@charter.net and bring something to share -- bread, fruit, cheese, cider, etc.  There will be show and tell -- bring any projects, if you wish.  We'll pass a hat -- donations defray cost of utilities at the studio.  
Future Circle meetings monthly, every SECOND Thursday
Thursday, March 8 - roadside wooden pallets (led by a special guest);
Thursday, April 12 - how to re-make unwearable jeans.

Groton Local Community Seminar Series:

Feb.23.2012  7PM @ Nashua River Watershed Resource Center, 592 Main Street, Groton
“Transfer Station 101” with Bill Stanwood
     •How a Transfer Station" works
     •What Transfer Stations accept and don't accept                        
     • Where to get rid of those "unacceptables"
     •How is a Transfer Station funded
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March.15.2012 7PM @ Nashua River Watershed Resource Center, 592 Main Street, Groton
“Backyard Chickens: Natures Perfect Recyclers” with Tiffany Doggett
     • How and When to get started 
     • What do I need to get started
     • What are the benefits of raising chickens
     • How many chickens should I get
     • These and all your questions about this "Home Hobby" can be answered
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April.22.2012  2PM-5PM @ Groton Grange, 80 Champney Street, Groton
“Groton Local Earth Day Festival"- Stop by and Join your neighbors
       • See What can be done with items we normally throw away!
       • Ideas about how to buy smart to lessen trash!
       • Ideas to Make "Less Trash" a "Family Project"!
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May.17.2012  7PM @ Nashua River Watershed Resource Center, 592 Main Street, Groton
   “Home Gardening” Panel Discussion
        • Getting Started with Vegetables and/or flowers
        • Seeds or plants
        • Composting
        • Fences
        • Water
• Maintenance


              ******More in the Fall!!!******
             Watch GrotonLocal.org for updates
         or For More Info Call Jim @ 978-302-5611
Our seminar series is supported by the
Nashua River Watershed Association