March 2020
Now Hiring - Join the Team!
Green Team Youth & Leaders | Urban Adventures Counselors | Seasonal Laborers
Groundwork Lawrence is now hiring for all of our summer positions. We're looking for high school aged youth from Lawrence with an interest in environmental stewardship to join our Green Team, individuals with youth development experience to lead the Green Team, Counselors and Junior Counselors for our summer Urban Adventures program, and individuals to work with our tree planting program. Come join our Groundwork Lawrence team and help make Lawrence a cleaner, greener place. Apply today.
Plant trees and expand Lawrence's tree canopy: Apply to be a seasonal planting laborer with our Green Streets program.
Make the most of your summer: Join Green Team and make a positive impact on the community. 
Youth apply by 3/13, leaders apply by 3/22.
Make a difference in the lives of youth: work as an Urban Adventures Counselor. Both Counselors and Junior Counselors apply by 3/27.
HIP Reinstated = Farmers Markets Return!
Great news! Last month we told you about the Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) running out of funding, resulting in the closing of our farmers markets. Over the past month, however, the MA State Legislature passed a supplemental funding bill, allocating $2 million to HIP, which means our markets will return! Join us as we re-open the market this month so you can stock up on fruits, veggies, jams, honey, meat, eggs, and much more. Many thanks to our fantastic legislative partners in the state house for getting this done!
Winter Farmers Market: 50 Island Street, Entrance B
Saturday, March 14, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 28, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Plan a Volunteer Day at the Farm!
As spring approaches, it's not too early to think about getting outside and volunteering at Costello Urban Farm. April is the perfect time to bring your corporate group, school club, or neighborhood organization out to help prepare the farm for the planting season. These outings are great for team building and community service hours! Contact Eddie to learn more and schedule a time to volunteer. 
Thank you to the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation for supporting our volunteer corps to increase access to healthy food.
 Progressing at the Parks...
This spring, GWL is helping the City of Lawrence renovate James J. O'Neill Park and the O'Connell South Common. At the South Common, a new covered basketball court is complete, the multi-sport court will be completed in four weeks, and the ornamental lights along the pathway are already on. GWL is also helping the city develop plans for an all-abilities playground to replace the existing playground. The design will focus on play opportunities for children with visible and invisible disabilities. 

At O'Neill, construction is going faster than expected due to the unseasonably warm weather. The old walkways have been removed, and plans include building new basketball courts, soccer field, pathways, and ornamental lights. 
The covered basketball court at O'Connell South Common
Construction on the fields at O'Neill park has begun
...and Planning for Another!
The planning for the renovation of Storrow Park has begun. On Monday, March 30th, we, in partnership with the City of Lawrence, will host a public meeting to get feedback from area residents on what they want to see in the space. The meeting will take place from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the Rollins School in Lawrence. Check out the Facebook event for more details. 
Celebrate 50 Years of Earth Day with Us!
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the first celebration of Earth Day. In honor of this occasion, GWL is participating in 50 for 50: one earth-helping act every day for 50 days leading up to Earth Day on April 22. Here's some of what we've been doing, try it for yourself at home!
Re-using soda cans and yogurt containers as planters
Composting our leftover food scraps
Using a reusable k-cup in our coffee maker
We will conclude our 50 for 50 with our annual  GWL/Comcast Cares Day  clean up event on May 2nd--our biggest volunteer day of the year! For more info, general questions, or to learn how you can join us, please email us!
Looking for another way to give back for Earth Day? Volunteer with us throughout the month of April. If you have a group interested in spending a day cleaning a park, preparing the farm, or planting trees, contact Eddie . You bring the people, we'll provide the supplies and venue.
Everybody Counts!
April 1st is Census Day! Groundwork Lawrence has partnered with The Center, We Are Lawrence, Lawrence CommunityWorks, Lawrence Public Library, and the City of Lawrence to inform residents of the benefits of the census and what individuals need to do to ensure a complete count. Learn more on the We Are Lawrence website.
We've Been Nominated!
In recognition of our 20 years in operation, Groundwork Lawrence is nominated for a "Milestone Award" in Merrimack Valley Magazine's annual Merrimack Valley Magazine Awards . The awards are chosen by voters on their online poll, so please vote for us! Deadline for voting is April 18th.
Check out our Calendar for upcoming events, workshops and volunteer opportunities.