Earth Day Volunteer Day
Apr
27
9:00 AM09:00

Earth Day Volunteer Day

  • FCE Greenhouse at Long Hill Reservation (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Time 9am-2pm | Rain Date: Sunday, April 28, 2019

Help out by getting our greenhouse ready for spring!  Upgrade our aquaponics system, help prepare our outdoor growing beds , or help transplant our seedlings.  Come for an hour or the full time.  Food will be provided.  

  1.   Greenhouse Projects

    1. Aquaponic System 1 Upgrade: Currently, the 250 gallon plastic tank sits about 1 foot in the ground and is cracked and needs replacement. Tasks for this project will include:

      1. Empty remaining water from tank and transfer large-mouth bass to another tank temporarily

      2. Dig out the cracked tank and remove

      3. Dig/level out the tank footprint

      4. Install new 250 gallon plastic tote tank

      5. Fill with water

      6. Add fish/restart pump

      7. Install painted insulated blue wall around fish tank

    2. Roll up and Secure Sides of Greenhouse: Spring is here! At least a 2-3 person job, tasks will include:

      1. Untying colored rope through eye hooks and each side and removing rope

      2. Roll each side up and secure

    3. Planting Seeds*:  We have lots of native herbs, flowers, and leafy greens to plant directly into the ground as well as into trays. Echinachea, purple coneflower, chives, anise hyssop, and more!

       

  2. Outside Greenhouse Projects     

    1. Deconstruct small wooden enclosure near entry door to greenhouse to then create beautiful garden beds:  This enclosure was built just outside our greenhouse to weather proof our generator that was a requirement to have on site in order to raise large-mouth bass.   We are transitioning to including only Coi fish in our systems, so will not need a back-up generator.  Our goal is to transform this entry way into a beautiful native shade garden. Tasks will include:

      1. Using drills and hammers, removing all screws from wood to completely deconstruct structure. Create a reuse pile of wood

      2. Remove Generator

      3. Rake and prepare soil; add compost

      4. Plant native shade plants for small garden on both sides of entry door (left and right)

    2. Get our Garden Ready/Native Garden Planting: Herbs, perennial flowers

      1. Tending to our gardens around the greenhouse will include raking, preparing soil using shovels and adding compost, following a garden plan to plant seeds and transplants, tubers, bulbs.  

Contact us as info@fullcircleearth.org for more information.

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Beverly Walking Group
May
4
10:00 AM10:00

Beverly Walking Group

1st Saturday of Each Month

Join us on May 4th along with special guest Jorgelina Zeoli who will lead us in a tai chi session prior to our walk.

Meet us at the lower parking lot of the Long Hill Reservation as we embark on a two-hour walk and explore part of the 114 acres of conservation land. This event accommodates persons of all age and abilities. Come and discover the wonders of nature! It’s FREE!

Download Flyer Here

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Annual Long Hill Plant Sale
May
11
10:00 AM10:00

Annual Long Hill Plant Sale

Enjoy this local tradition in it's 28th year! This event is hosted by The Trustees of Reservations at the Long Hill property in Beverly, MA. You'll find a great selection of unusual plants and old favorites, including Tree Peonies, Japanese Maple, Dogwood, Tulip Tree, Stewartia, Forget-me-nots, and more! Click here for more information.

Please visit our table to learn more about Full Circle Earth, organic land care, and to purchase our organic herb and vegetable seedlings.

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Aquaponics Workshop I
May
18
9:00 AM09:00

Aquaponics Workshop I

Originally scheduled for March 30th, this event has been rescheduled to May 18th.

Come and learn how to build your own in-home aquaponics system.  Feel free to observe us building a system, or pre-register in the form below and we will supply you with the materials to build your own system to take home with you.

Workshop is $10 to observe, $75 to participate in the hands-on building.

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Outdoor Drum Circle
Jun
1
to Sep 7

Outdoor Drum Circle

One Evening a Week | June — September, 2019 | Day an Time TBD

Full Circle Earth is proud to bring back Mamadou Diop to lead a weekly Drum Circle. These events are more than just learning to play an instrument.  They offer joy through playing the drum with all its spiritual songs and rhythms while providing opportunities to create new friendships and empower your life!

Feel free to bring your own Drums.

No Drum=No Problem:  A Djembe Drum can be supplied!

We are looking for sponsors to cover the cost, but a small donation will be greatly appreciated.

 

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Composting Workshop
Jun
29
to Jul 29

Composting Workshop

Come learn how to compost indoors or in small spaces. Turn your kitchen scraps into humus by building a worm bin (vermicomposter). Then use your humus to create organic tea (an organic liquid fertilizer). Materials will be provided for a fee.

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Sustainable Gift Giving
Nov
30
to Dec 22

Sustainable Gift Giving

Check back to see where and when we will be holding our sustainable gift giving events in the Beverly, MA area.

  • We will be sharing ideas on gifts that reduce waste

  • We will have items for sale that you can give as gifts for the holidays

  • We will be raffling a gift basket of sustainable items

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Earth Day Festival
Apr
13
11:00 AM11:00

Earth Day Festival

  • The Amphitheater at Endicott College (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Endicott Office of Sustainability and the student-led Endicott Environmental Society are hosting the annual Earth Day Celebration. There will be food, arts & crafts, lawn games, community groups, music, electric car demonstrations and more! View the full event details here.

Full Circle Earth will be present, demonstrating composting, organic tea brewing and aquaponics.

Come join the fun!

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Get Your Garden Ready for Spring
Mar
23
10:00 AM10:00

Get Your Garden Ready for Spring

  • Beverly Public Library, Sohier Room (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Attend a discussion on composting and organic land-care as we help you Get Your Garden Ready for Spring. Presented by James Carnazza, founder of Full Circle Earth, and Curt Dragon, owner of Earth Landscape & Construction, this presentation will start you on your way to an organic garden with tips on how to eliminate chemical pesticides and fertilizers while supporting healthy plants.

Suggested Donation: $5

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CANCELED--Beverly Walking Group
Mar
2
10:00 AM10:00

CANCELED--Beverly Walking Group

Due to a forecast of snow event, this month’s walking group is canceled.

1st Saturday of Each Month

Meet us at the lower parking lot of the Long Hill Reservation as we embark on a two-hour walk and explore part of the 114 acres of conservation land. This event accommodates persons of all age and abilities. Come and discover the wonders of nature! It’s FREE!

Download Flyer Here

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Seedling Starter Volunteer Day
Feb
28
4:30 PM16:30

Seedling Starter Volunteer Day

  • FCE Office at Endicott College, in the lower level of the Van Loan School (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Bring a friend and lend us a hand planting seeds for the coming season. We will be setting up racks with trays and planting herb, vegetable and perennial seeds.

We are also looking for volunteers to help grow seedlings for our aquaponics systems and for the annual plant sale at Long Hill Reservation.

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Dec
8
9:00 AM09:00

FCE Strategic Plan for 2019

  • FCE Office at Endicott College, Van Loan School (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We are putting together our plan for 2019. Community members are welcome to get involved. Key topics include:

  • Community projects that continue our mission

  • Expansion of our vocational training program

  • Updating and expanding our internship opportunities

  • Possible relocation of our greenhouse

  • Fund raising and grant writing

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Nov
10
9:00 AM09:00

Volunteer Day

  • FCE Greenhouse at Long Hill Reservation (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

FCE Greenhouse at Long Hill Reservation  |  572 Essex Street, Beverly, MA

Help us get ready for the winter months as we winterize the greenhouse, prepare the fish tanks and growing beds, and do general maintenance to the equipment including the solar energy system and rocket stove.  Pizza and soft drinks will be provided.

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Oct
27
9:00 AM09:00

CANCELED--Volunteer Day

  • FCE Greenhouse at Long Hill Reservation (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

DUE TO FORECAST OF INCLEMENT WEATHER, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. PLEASE JOIN US ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH FOR OUR NEXT VOLUNTEER DAY!

FCE Greenhouse at Long Hill Reservation  |  572 Essex Street, Beverly, MA

Help us get ready for the winter months as we winterize the greenhouse, prepare the fish tanks and growing beds, and do general maintenance to the equipment including the solar energy system and rocket stove.  Pizza and soft drinks will be provided.

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Oct
13
9:00 AM09:00

CANCELED--Volunteer Day

  • FCE Greenhouse at Long Hill Reservation (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

DUE TO FORECAST OF INCLEMENT WEATHER, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. PLEASE JOIN US ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27TH FOR OUR NEXT VOLUNTEER DAY!

FCE Greenhouse at Long Hill Reservation  |  572 Essex Street, Beverly, MA

Help us get ready for the winter months as we winterize the greenhouse, prepare the fish tanks and growing beds, and do general maintenance to the equipment including the solar energy system and rocket stove.  Pizza and soft drinks will be provided.

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Oct
6
10:00 AM10:00

Organic Land-care and Composting Workshop

Lucius Beebe Memorial Library | 345 Main St, Wakefield, MA

Join Jim Carnazza and Curtis Dragon of Full Circle Earth for great information on how to start composting and on using your compost to enhance your gardens and lawns via brewing beneficial compost tea! Sustainable solutions at the home include a holistic and integrated approach that will be explored in this workshop, with a focus on composting methods and organic land care techniques.

Admission is free  -  Click here to sign up or go to the Lucius Beebe Memorial Library website.

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Sep
29
9:00 AM09:00

Volunteer Day

  • FCE Greenhouse at Long Hill Reservation (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

FCE Greenhouse at Long Hill Reservation  |  572 Essex Street, Beverly, MA

Help us get ready for the winter months as we winterize the greenhouse, prepare the fish tanks and growing beds, and do general maintenance to the equipment including the solar energy system and rocket stove.  Pizza and soft drinks will be provided.

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Sep
26
5:00 PM17:00

FCE Office Open House

  • FCE at Endicott College, Van Loan School (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Endicott College, Van Loan School at the Wyle Inn & Conference Center  |  295 Hale St, Beverly, MA

Join us as we celebrate the opening of our new office location at Endicott College.  Located on the lower level of the Van Loan School (by the Cyber Café), we will update our volunteers and supporters on the progress we are making, talk about opportunities to get involved, and introduce ourselves to the Endicott College community.

Soft drinks and snacks will be served.

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Jul
18
to Sep 5

Outdoor Drum Circle

Wednesdays, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Long Hill Reservation (map)

Drum Circles with Mamadou Diop are more than just playing and learning an instrument.  They offer joy in playing the drum with all its spiritual songs and rhythms while providing opportunities to create new friendships and empower your life!

Feel free to bring your own Drums.

No Drum=No Problem:  A Djembe Drum can be supplied!

Suggested Donation of $10 per session

 

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Jul
12
to Aug 30

Aquaponics Workshop (Pilot Program)

Thursdays, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Long Hill Reservation (map)

This workshop is part of the Earth Skills Vocational Pilot Program which focuses on teaching the participants about the fundamentals of aquaponics through a combination of discussion and hands-on projects. 

If you are interested in participating, check out our Earth Skills Vocational Training Program.  You are also welcome to drop in and see what we are all about.

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Jul
11
to Aug 29

Sustainable Living Workshop (Pilot Program)

Wednesdays, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

Long Hill Reservation (map)

This workshop is part of the Earth Skills Vocational Pilot Program which focuses on teaching the participants about the fundamentals of eviornmental sustainablity through a combination of discussion and hands-on projects. 

If you are interested in participating, check out our Earth Skills Vocational Training Program.  You are also welcome to drop in and see what we are all about.

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Jul
10
to Aug 28

Organic Land-care Workshop (Pilot Program)

Tuesdays, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Long Hill Reservation (map)

This workshop is part of the Earth Skills Vocational Pilot Program which focuses on teaching the participants about the fundamentals of organic land-care through a combination of discussion and hands-on projects. 

If you are interested in participating, check out our Earth Skills Vocational Training Program.  You are also welcome to drop in and see what we are all about.

 

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May
12
10:00 AM10:00

Annual Long Hill Plant Sale

This is a wonderful event for the community to purchase beautiful native plants from the Trustees of Reservations Long Hill property in Beverly, MA.  Please visit our table to learn more about organic land care, Full Circle Earth, and to purchase compost tea kits!

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Apr
22
12:00 PM12:00

Earth Day Volunteer Day

All are welcome!

Help out by transplanting perennial seedlings from greenhouse into ground, compost-tea brewing techniques, and basic aquaponic system build.   Rain Date: Saturday April 28th.

  1. Team 1 (Compost Tea Station): Establish a functioning 250 gallon Compost Tea Station that will provide an ongoing supply of compost tea to local community and for FCE’s earth skills vocational organic land care program. Tasks to accomplish include sifting compost, filling tank with water, and following compost tea brewing steps.

  2. Team 2 (Outdoor Planting/Gardening): Prepare 10x50’ space adjacent to greenhouse for planting (top dress with compost & rototill), set up drip irrigation, plant flower bulbs/tubers, transplants, herbs.

  3. Team 3 (Aquaponics/Strawberries): Within the greenhouse, replicate hanging strawberries on the opposite side to expand strawberry production. Tasks to accomplish include drilling 3” holes into (2x) 8’ pvc pipes, securing end caps, filling with coconut husks, hanging completed pipes, planting strawberry transplants into pvc pipes, & hooking up to aquaponic system.

Contact us as info@fullcircleearth.org for more information.

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