Regional Environmental Council@RECWorcester
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Applications are open for our Spring 2027 Mobile Farmers Market Internship 🚚🥦
To apply, send a cover letter and resume to our farmers market coordinator, Ashley, at ashley @ recworcester. org !
Learn more: recworcester.org/farmers-markets
#RECWorcester #Internship #WorcesterMA
Applications are open to join REC Mobile Farmers Market team next spring! This position will support with stocking/ loading produce, market set-up, and educating the community on public benefits available at the farmers market. If you are available January-April, for 8+ hours per week, Tuesday-Thursday, please consider applying! learn more at www.recworcester.org/internships . ¡Ya está abierto el proceso de solicitud para unirse al equipo del Mercado Agrícola Móvil (Mobile Farmers Market) de REC la próxima primavera! Este puesto consiste en colaborar con el abastecimiento y la carga de productos, la preparación del mercado y la orientación a la comunidad sobre los beneficios públicos que se pueden utilizar en el mercado agrícola. Si tienes disponibilidad entre enero y abril, durante al menos 8 horas a la semana, ¡te invitamos a presentar tu solicitud!
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Regional Environmental Council@RECWorcester
Nov 7
When you join the Sustainable Harvest Society, your legacy will help create a more just & sustainable food system. Plant the seeds today for the Worcester you want to see tomorrow 🌱
Sustainable Harvest Society: recworcester.org/planned-giving
#RECWorcester #PlannedGiving
Smiling young girl wearing pink gloves holds a red watering can outdoors on a sunny day.
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Regional Environmental Council@RECWorcester
Nov 6
Last week, YouthGROW planted mustard greens, cilantro, & lettuce in our new greenhouse! TY to of all of our capital campaign donors for their generous support of this project 🌱
REC Capital Campaign & Donors: recworcester.org/capital-campai…
#RECWorcester #worcesterma #capitalcampaign
Two young people working inside a spacious greenhouse preparing soil for planting. / Four young people wearing gloves work together tending leafy greens inside a greenhouse with Regional Environmental Council logo visible.Close-up of young plants being carefully planted in rich soil by gloved hands inside of a greenhouse.
Four young people wearing gloves work together tending leafy greens inside a greenhouse with Regional Environmental Council logo visible.
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Regional Environmental Council@RECWorcester
Nov 5
Although the REC Farmers Markets at Beaver Brook & University Park are closed for the season, you can still shop fresh, local produce in person or online with the REC Mobile Farmers Markets!
Have SNAP? Visit recworecster.org/hipfaq to learn more about HIP Benefits!
#RECWorcester
Snap dollars go further when you shop mobile farmers markets! You can use benefits from the healthy incentives program, your card. cash. FMNP coupons, and SNAP benefits at the Regional Environmental Council's Mobile Farmers Markets in Worcester MA, Tuesday-Thursday. You can even place an order online for pickup! Visit www.recworcester.org/farmers-markets to learn more. Schedule for REC Mobile Farmers Markets on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 12 locations throughout Worcester, MA. This schedule will be open through December 18, 2026. Check back soon for the 2027 schedule! Learn more at www.recworcester.org/farmers-markets
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Regional Environmental Council@RECWorcester
Nov 4
More highlights from Seed to Fashion with Mihoko Textiles 🌱🧶
Thank you to the Worcester Arts Council & the Massachusetts Cultural Council for supporting this special program 💚
#RECWorcester #WorcesterPublicLibrary #Mihokotextiles #seedtofashion
Young girl holding a long, multicolored, hand-woven & hand-dyed textile at a Seed to Fashion Workshop. Woman with glasses weaving fabric on a wooden loom at a Seed to Fashion Workshop.
Child with curly hair weaving colorful threads on a wooden loom at a Seed to Fashion Workshop.Young woman proudly displays a long, hand-woven & hand-dyed textile at a Seed to Fashion workshop.
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Regional Environmental Council@RECWorcester
Nov 3
Thank you to the SPUD Volunteers from Holy Cross for supporting local youth opportunity & food security on the YouthGROW farm with us this fall 💜🌱
#RECWorcester #HolyCross #WorcesterMA #foodsecurity #youthopportunity
Seven young people stand smiling under a wooden archway that reads 'Welcome to YOUTHGROW' at the YouthGROW farm.
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Regional Environmental Council@RECWorcester
Nov 2
REC Mobile Farmers Markets will be OPEN on November 3, 2026 - despite our flyers saying we are closed. Stop by for affordable, local produce!
Learn More about REC Farmers Markets: recworcester.org/farmers-markets
#RECWorcester #WorcesterMA
REC Mobile Farmers Markets will be OPEN on November 3, 2026! Visit us at Elm Park Towers, Murray & Wellington Apartments, Webster Square Towers, and Coes Pond Village Apartments. Learn more at www.receorcester.org/farmers-markets
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Regional Environmental Council@RECWorcester
Nov 1
Yesterday, we wrapped up the REC Farmers Markets at Beaver Brook Park & University Park for the 2026 season 🍎🥕
TY to all of the farmers, vendors, customers, sponsors, and staff for coming together in support of our just local food system 💚
#RECWorcester #WorcesterMA #Thankyou
Person holding fresh kale and cherry tomatoes at the REC Farmers Market.A collage of two photos - photo one is of a smiling farmer waving from behind a market stall selling honey and produce, photo two is of two vendors under a tent at the farmers market selling mushrooms.
Two smiling vendors under a tent hold fresh leafy greens at the REC Farmers Market.A special thanks to our farmers market sponsors - Massachusetts Department of Agriculture, United Way of Central MA, UMass Memorial Health, Unibank, Cornerstone Bank, Country Bank, New England Food Foundation, and Farm Credit East
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Regional Environmental Council@RECWorcester
Oct 30
We are so grateful for our supporters - The Greater Worcester Community Foundation & the TJX Foundation 💚
Together, we are inspiring local youth to shape a more sustainable & equitable future with the power of farm-fresh food!
#RECWorcester #thankyou #GWCF #TJX
Thank you to The Greater Worcester Community Foundation and the TJX Foundation!
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Regional Environmental Council@RECWorcester
Oct 29
Visit the REC Farmers Markets at Beaver Brook Park & University Park for the LAST TIME this season! We accept cash, card, SNAP, WIC/Senior Coupons, and HIP 🎃🔉
REC Farmers Markets: recworcester.org/farmers-markets
#RECWorcester #farmersmarket #worcesterMA #foodsecurity #shoplocal
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Regional Environmental Council@RECWorcester
Oct 28
Join us this Saturday at the LAST REC Farmers Market at University Park of the season for a special Halloween celebration 🎃🦇
REC Farmers Markets: recworcester.org/farmers-markets
#RECWorcester #farmersmarket #worcesterMA #foodsecurity #halloween
We will be celebrating Halloween at the REC Farmers Market at University Park this Saturday, October 31, from 9:00am-12:00pm. Stop by in your costume for Haunted House Music with DJ Wiggly Noodles & Trick or Treat!
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Regional Environmental Council@RECWorcester
Oct 27
Last weekend, we hosted Seeds & Cider in support of the Worcester Native Plant Initiative's Winter Sow Program 🌱☕️
TY to the LSP Association for sponsoring UGROW & helping us bring people together to nourish our urban environment!
UGROW: recworcester.org/ugrow
#RECWorcester
Two women smiling and saving seeds together at a table during the Seeds & Cider event.Two young adults at a table displaying native plant seeds and seed saving tools at the Seeds & Cider event.
Hands sorting and examining native plant seeds on a paper plate over a green checkered tablecloth with documents and a smartphone nearby.Two women smiling and holding cups in front of a Seeds and Cider sign.
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Regional Environmental Council@RECWorcester
Oct 26
Last week, our UGROW team planted a pollinator garden with our friends at Pernet Family Health Service!
TY to the Nathaniel Wheeler Trust for supporting this garden for our community 🦋🐝
#RECWorcester #PernetFamilyHealth #NathanielWheelerTrust #PollinatorGarden #WorcesterMA
Children planting native seedlings in a pollinator garden area on a sunny day at Pernet Family Health Service. Group of children smiling and posing in front of a Pernet Family Health sign.
Children planting native seedlings in a pollinator garden area on a sunny day at Pernet Family Health Service.
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Regional Environmental Council@RECWorcester
Oct 25
We are supporting local food security at the REC farmers markets by ensuring our markets are affordable, close by, and offer food that reflects the preferences of our culturally diverse community 🥦🍎
REC Farmers Markets: recworcester.org/farmers-markets
#RECWorcester #worcesterMA
What is food security? Food security is the physical & economic access to enough fresh, nutritious, & culturally relevant food for all people to live a healthy lifestyle. Here at the Regional Environmental Council, we are working to support food security in Worcester at the farmers market! By reducing physical & economic barriers while ensuring that we are offering food that reflects the preferences of our culturally diverse community, we are supporting local food security! Learn more about REC Farmers Markets at www.recworcester.org/farmers-markets
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Regional Environmental Council@RECWorcester
Oct 24
Help us make the most of this match opportunity & support access to fresh, local food by donating, today!
To make a donation, visit recworcester.org/donate, & click 'donate' under 'All at Once- Matching Donation'.
#RECWorcester #AAOLocalFood
One week left to double your gift in support of our just food system! The Johnson Ohana Foundation is matching donations, dollar for dollar, until the end of October 2026. Visit www.recworcester.org/donate & click ‘donate’ under the section labeled ‘All at Once - Matching Donation’ to double your gift, today!
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Regional Environmental Council@RECWorcester
Oct 23
Are you looking to connect with your community & care for our city? Stop by our FREE event, Seeds & Cider with the Worcester Native Plant Initiative, TOMORROW to save seeds while sipping cider with friends! 🌱
Register: recworcester.org/gardening-work…
#RECWorcester #WNPI #WorcesterMA
Three women engaged in a seed sorting activity at a Seeds & Cider event. Woman sorting seeds on a table as part of a Seed Saving event with the Regional Environmental Council.
Four women seated around a table putting together seed packets at a Seeds & Cider event.
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Regional Environmental Council@RECWorcester
Oct 22
Visit the REC Farmers Markets at Beaver Brook Park & University Park this weekend! We accept cash, card, SNAP, WIC/Senior Coupons, and HIP. 🎃👗
REC Farmers Markets: recworcester.org/farmers-markets
#RECWorcester #farmersmarket #worcesterMA #foodsecurity #shoplocal
REC Farmers Markets are happening this weekend at Beaver Brook Park (Friday 10/23, 9am-12pm) and University park (Saturday 10/24, 9am-12pm). Stop by to shop local produce, honey, bread, and meat, and to connect with local community organizations. All REC Farmers Markets accept HIP, SNAP, Senior/WIC Coupons, cash, and card. Learn more at www.recworcester.org/farmers-markets
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Regional Environmental Council@RECWorcester
Oct 22
Here at the REC, we are proud to be a part of the #LightsonAfterSchool celebration 💡YouthGROW - our urban ag-based youth employment program - is empowering teens to create a more sustainable future on the farm & beyond!
YouthGROW: recworcester.org/youthgrow
#AfterschoolWorks
Smiling young woman holding a blue bucket filled with yellow squash on the YouthGROW farm. Three young people wearing life jackets paddle a canoe on a calm, lily-covered lake surrounded by green trees and tall grass.
Two young people in a greenhouse planting seeds in a tray on a metal table, surrounded by plants and gardening tools.Two young men wearing matching school shirts work together outdoors, one sitting in a wheelbarrow while the other pushes it near a garden bed.
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Regional Environmental Council@RECWorcester
Oct 21
Choose Sustainability at the REC Farmers Markets at University Park this weekend with the Clark University Thrift Store & the Burncoat Center for Arts and Wellness👗🧴
REC Farmers Markets: recworcester.org/farmers-markets
#RECWorcester #WorcesterMA #ClarkUniversity #BCAW #FarmersMarket
Choose Sustainability at the REC Farmers Market at University Park this Saturday - 10/24, 9am-12pm! We will be hosting the Burncoat Center for Arts and Wellness' Mobile Refillery & a clothing swap in partnership with the Clark University Thrift Store.
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Regional Environmental Council@RECWorcester
Oct 20
Did you know you can find fashion at the REC Farmers Markets?👗
Be sure to stop by the REC Farmers Markets at Beaver Brook Park & University Park for something stylish & to shop fresh, affordable produce!
REC Farmers Markets: recworcester.org/farmers-markets
#RECWorcester #shoplocal
Smiling woman holding up a blue and white floral dress at the Jibril Boutique market stall at the REC Farmers Market at Beaver Brook Park.Colorful beaded bracelets displayed on a rustic wooden stand outdoors at the Nariem Jewelry market stall at the REC Farmers Market at University Park.
Jibril Boutique market stall at the REC Farmers Market at Beaver Brook Park displaying colorful patterned dresses and scarves.Display board showcasing a variety of colorful beaded and pendant necklaces arranged in rows at the Nariem Jewelry market stall at the REC Farmers Market at University Park.
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