April 15th, 2024 Dear Friends,I hope this message finds you in health and with curiosity for the unfolding nature of Sprintime! For us in Western Massachusetts and at PMP, we are feeling inspired by the new Nettles patches springing up in spots that we’ve been trying to cultivate for years, and … [Read more...] about Springtime Offerings
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Grieving, Giving Thanks, and Lighting New Fires
Dear Friends,I imagine that you, like me, are still adjusting to the season where trees become bare, and the darkness descends. Last night I visited a neighbor whose father just passed away. On the long walk across the farm, I was dazzled by the clarity of the open sky, and brightness of the … [Read more...] about Grieving, Giving Thanks, and Lighting New Fires
Sept 2021 Newsletter:
Clinics are Back, and They're Plant Powered! Hello Friends! The big news this month is that outdoor mobile clinics are up and running for the fall. We are out offering body work and herbs in Greenfield and have two robust herbal clinics in Great (Turner's) Falls and Springfield. … [Read more...] about Sept 2021 Newsletter:
Nov 2021 Newsletter: Stay Warm with Remote Services… and Sage Honey
Hello Friends! With frosty mornings and early evenings upon us now, that's a wrap on our fall season of outdoor mobile clinics! Thanks to everyone who came out to access services, volunteered at clinics, grew plants, donated medicines, and supported from afar. Together, we take care of each … [Read more...] about Nov 2021 Newsletter: Stay Warm with Remote Services… and Sage Honey
February 2021
What is mutual aid?**One of our favorite resources is this illustrated history of mutual aid by Ariel Aberg-Riger, featured above. The compilation of illustrations from Bloomberg News also has a great reading list for people wanting to learn more.***The term "mutual aid" was popularized by … [Read more...] about February 2021
October 2020 Newsletter
Whew, hello friends! When we last updated you in early-August, the programming for this fall was merely a twinkle in our eye. But very quickly after that, we pooled most of our resources into adapting our existing clinic model into a series of outdoor, covid-19 safe mobile … [Read more...] about October 2020 Newsletter