In the context of a working Fiber farm Open View Farm Educational Center is committed to creating an environment where interpersonal understanding across race, class, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national identity and religion is valued, artistic expression is nurtured and avenues toward Peace and Justice in our communities and in the classroom are explored. FARM AND FOREST WINTER OVERNIGHT February 27-28 at Open View Farm, Conway, MA Paul Wanta will lead a Farm and Forest Overnight for young people ages 9-14 and their parents Paul Wanta will lead an exploration of the forest behind Open View Farm. Participants will be involved in tracking, shelter building, fire starting, story telling, stargazing and forest craft activities.  Bring your own lunch on Saturday, Saturday night supper will be potluck and a simple breakfast and sandwiches on Sunday will be provided.  Bring snowshoes if you have them There is always sledding and baby lambs at the end of February at Open View Farm! $70 per person for the weekend- sliding scale available Call Emmy at 413-369-0240 to register Bring a sleeping bag, pillow and towel if you plan to sleep over. vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv Beginning Basketmaking and Chair Caning Group Wednesday Mornings 10 - 12:30 February - 24 -March 24 Winter Basket Making, Chair Caning, Tea and Company in the Farmhouse Join us on Wednesday mornings from 10 - 12:39 to make Baskets from grape vines, willows and other materials from the forest and basket reed. Bring a chair that needs caning vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv Help Us Grow The Conway Farmers Market! The Conway Market is a small town farmers market featuring many local products. Interested Vendors: Come to a meeting at our farm on Monday March 1st at 7:30pm. Meet other farmers, eat deserts and plan. Emmy, Kyla & Dan Open View Farm 482 Newhall Road Conway, MA 01341 (413) 369-0240 Eager Customers: Come to our farmers market! June-October Located in front of the field memorial library on Route 116 Open View Farm Educational Center 482 Newhall Road, Conway MA 01341 Phone 413 369 0240