Regional Environmental Council

Since 1990, our community has hosted an Annual Earth Day Cleanup! 🌎♻️ Learn More & Sign Up: recworcester.org/earthday TY event partners & lead sponsors - City of Worcester Department of Public Works, National Grid, & Pick Up Massachusetts💚 #RECWorcester #EarthDay #Worcester

Don't miss out on this years Worcester County Climate Summit! 🌎💚 Join advocates from all over the county to create a groundwork for Worcester County Climate Collaborative on April 11th. 👉Learn More: docs.google.com/document/d/1HJ… #RECWorcester #WorcesterClimateSummit #Worcester

This week, we hosted a Pruning Basics Workshop w/ Gretle Anspach from the Massachusetts Master Gardeners Association! 🌲🪵 Join us for our next FREE workshop, Starring Seeds on 4/15 from 4-6pm Learn More: recworcester.org/gardening-work… #RECWorcester #gardenworkshop #MMGA

Together, we are bringing local food to local families.💚 Help us create more opportunities to access affordable, farm fresh food by donating today. Grow with us🌱 : recworcester.org/donate #RECWorcester #farmersmarket #FoodSecurity #Worcester #Donate

Thank you to our team of local students for supporting food security! 💚 Because of their dedication, more neighbors had access to affordable food and welcoming green spaces. 🌱 #RECWorcester #HolyCrossCollege #WorcesterStateUniversity #ClarkUniverstiy #FoodSecurity #Internship

Happy Recycling Day ♻️ We believe in building a more sustainable community—where we reduce waste, reuse, and come together to keep our neighborhoods clean & safe. For over 30 years, we have turned values into action w/our Earth Day Cleanups! Learn More: recworcester.org/earthday

Pre Order for the REC Annual Plant Sale is now open! Get all the plants you need for your garden while supporting local food sovereignty. 🪴 TY to our sponsor - the Worcester County Food Bank!! Pre Order Today 🌱: …tal-councils-plant-sale.myshopify.com #RECWorcester #Worcester #plantsale

We moved our offices to the Historic Firehouse located at 108 Beacon Street! We are so excited to use this space to expand our capacity to create access to fresh local food, meaningful youth employment, & urban gardening. 🌱 #RECWorcester #HistoricPreservation

The Prevention Research Center at UMass is now enrolling participants in their Neighborhood Connect Program! Learn More: umassmed.edu/prc/neighborho… #RECWorcester #Worcester #UMass #NeighborhoodConnect

Beyond the produce, YouthGROW provides a pathway forward for local youth! 🌱 Learn More About YouthGROW: recworcester.org/youthgrow Donate Today: recworcester.org/donate #RECWorcester #youthjobs #workforcedevelopment #FoodSecurity #Worcester #Donate

Join us for a FREE Starting Seeds Workshop with the Massachusetts Master Gardeners! ⏰April 15th, 4:00-6:00pm 📍Regional Environmental Council Office - 108 Beacon Street Worcester, MA 01608 👉Register here:eventbrite.com/e/starting-see… #RECWorcester #workshop #MMGA #Worcester

Join Gretle and the REC Team next week for a FREE Pruning Basics Workshop with the Massachusetts Master Gardeners! ⏰March 18, 4:00-6:00pm 📍Bioshelter Community Garden - 7 Jacques Street Worcester, MA 01603 👉Register: eventbrite.com/e/pruning-basi… #RECWorcester #workshop #MMGA

Volunteer for the 36th Annual REC Earth Day Cleanups! 🌎 TY event sponsors & partners - City of Worcester, WIN Waste Innovations, National Grid, Webster Five, E.L. Harvey & Sons, & Bowditch Attorneys Sign Up: recworcester.org/earthday #EarthDay #RECWorcester #Worcester #volunteer

Community gardens are an oasis of collaboration & security for neighbors all over Worcester, & beyond! Every gift to the REC supports our network of community gardens, providing resources for community resilience to over 800 gardeners Donate: recworcester.org/donate #RECWorcester

Our 2025 Annual Report is now available ! Search recworcester.org/annual-report to learn more about how we are working to create a just food system 🌱 Here’s to another year of growing, sharing, & advocating for food security! #CommunityImpact #RECWorcester#foodsecurity

Last night, we hosted our Annual Meeting 🎉 Thank you to all who joined us to celebrate the accomplishments of our community. Together, we are creating a more just & resilient food system in Worcester, and beyond! #RECWorcester #AnnualMeeting #Community #FoodSecurity

All mobile market locations and the online market place will be closed this week. We apologize for any inconvenience. All markets and pre order pick up options will resume next week (3/10-3/12). We look forward to seeing you there! #RECWorcester #MobileMarket #Worcester

Applications are now live for the Green Hill Park Community Garden plots! 🎉 Garden plots are available for residents of the City of Worcester to reserve on a first-come, first-serve basis. To learn more and apply visit: worcesterma.gov/announcements/…

Join us for the 36th Annual Earth Day Cleanups to nurture your neighborhood! 💚🌎 Signs ups for site coordinators are now open. Join us and recruit your team to keep Worcester clean! Sign Up: recworcester.org/earthday #EarthDay #RECWorcester #Worcester #volunteerworcester

Thank you to our sponsors - Country Bank and Cornerstone Bank! 💚 With the continued support of our generous partners, we can strengthen food security & sovereignty in Worcester, and beyond! #RECWorcester #thankyou #foodsovereignty #countrybank #cornerstonebank