Come camping + farming with theMOVE - July 22nd-24th

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FARM + CAMP JOURNEY
Barre MA - July 22-24th

After the first one was a huge sucesss, theMOVE is proudly putting on our second farm-volunteer camping weekend, at Many Hands Organic Farm in Barre MA! 

This weekend is designed for folks to get a rich experience taking part in the life of a working farm -- to get to to roots of how our food gets to us.  It's an amazing invitation into the home and onto the farm of NOFA/Mass Executive Director, Julie Rawson!  We'll enjoy delicious farm-fresh meals, some of which will be hand-picked by our group, and also we'll have time to hang out and soak in the beautiful surroundings.

The trip will run from Friday evening (7/22) to Sunday afternoon (7/24).  The trip fee is $80 ($70 for theMOVE members), which includes near-everything for the weekend (transportation, food, and accommodations).  We also have half-scholarships available if needed.  18-person limit, so please sign up soon!

Get more information @ getoutma.org/volunteer!

As seen on XKCD: Dog vomit slime mold (F. septica)

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If you're a fan of what is probably the least-famous kingdom of life, Protista, you should head over to 42 Simpson to check out the gorgeous and stunningly bright yellow Fuligo septica slime mold marching across the mulch in their front yard. Pictured here is a second one that is starting to climb their siding: