Allison Maikath, agricultural researcher at the Coonamessett Farm Foundation, will speak on operating a farm and CSA on Cape Cod.  Membership-based and featuring pick-your-own produce, farm animals, and a farm stand with local goods and a bakery, Coonamessett Farm is also known for its community activities and sustainability efforts.  Allison Maikath has helped to grow and maintain the 23-acre diversified fruit, vegetable, and animal operation, and currently conducts research on optimal farming practices to support a local, sustainable foodshed.  

The Club will meet at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 14, at The Church of the Messiah Parish and Community Center, 16 Church Street in Woods Hole.  Light refreshments will be served and those attending may bring a brown bag lunch if they wish.  Non-members are welcome to attend as space permits.

Please carpool if you can. Parking is available in the lot south of the Church in front of the cemetery and along the road, unless expressly prohibited. The limited number of spaces in the lot directly in front of the Parish Center should be used by those who benefit from having closer access to the building and for short-term parking to make deliveries.

Special Note: At each meeting, we collect jewelry donations to sell at our two annual jewelry sales — the Woods Hole May Festival and the December Renaissance Fair. These sales raise funds for the club’s charitable donations to local non-profits. Coordinator Aminta Steinbach says: “Now is your chance to let go of any unworn or old jewelry (adult and teen!) Please bring any items you would like to donate.“

The Woods Hole Woman’s Club brings members together to provide enrichment and mutual helpfulness for the betterment of Woods Hole and the surrounding communities.  New members are welcomed at any time during the year.  Information about membership is available at WHWCmembership@gmail.com