The REC brings people together to create a just food system and to build healthy, sustainable, and equitable communities in Worcester, Massachusetts and beyond.
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ALT What is food security? Food security is the physical & economic access to enough fresh, nutritious, & culturally relevant food for all people to live a healthy lifestyle. Here at the Regional Environmental Council, we are working to support food security in Worcester at the farmers market!
ALT By reducing physical & economic barriers while ensuring that we are offering food that reflects the preferences of our culturally diverse community, we are supporting local food security! Learn more about REC Farmers Markets at www.recworcester.org/farmers-markets
ALT One week left to double your gift in support of our just food system! The Johnson Ohana Foundation is matching donations, dollar for dollar, until the end of October 2026. Visit www.recworcester.org/donate & click ‘donate’ under the section labeled ‘All at Once - Matching Donation’ to double your gift, today!
ALT Three women engaged in a seed sorting activity at a Seeds & Cider event.
ALT Woman sorting seeds on a table as part of a Seed Saving event with the Regional Environmental Council.
ALT Four women seated around a table putting together seed packets at a Seeds & Cider event.
ALT REC Farmers Markets are happening this weekend at Beaver Brook Park (Friday 10/23, 9am-12pm) and University park (Saturday 10/24, 9am-12pm). Stop by to shop local produce, honey, bread, and meat, and to connect with local community organizations. All REC Farmers Markets accept HIP, SNAP, Senior/WIC Coupons, cash, and card. Learn more at www.recworcester.org/farmers-markets
ALT Smiling young woman holding a blue bucket filled with yellow squash on the YouthGROW farm.
ALT Three young people wearing life jackets paddle a canoe on a calm, lily-covered lake surrounded by green trees and tall grass.
ALT Two young people in a greenhouse planting seeds in a tray on a metal table, surrounded by plants and gardening tools.
ALT Two young men wearing matching school shirts work together outdoors, one sitting in a wheelbarrow while the other pushes it near a garden bed.
ALT Choose Sustainability at the REC Farmers Market at University Park this Saturday - 10/24, 9am-12pm! We will be hosting the Burncoat Center for Arts and Wellness' Mobile Refillery & a clothing swap in partnership with the Clark University Thrift Store.
ALT Smiling woman holding up a blue and white floral dress at the Jibril Boutique market stall at the REC Farmers Market at Beaver Brook Park.
ALT Colorful beaded bracelets displayed on a rustic wooden stand outdoors at the Nariem Jewelry market stall at the REC Farmers Market at University Park.
ALT Jibril Boutique market stall at the REC Farmers Market at Beaver Brook Park displaying colorful patterned dresses and scarves.
ALT Display board showcasing a variety of colorful beaded and pendant necklaces arranged in rows at the Nariem Jewelry market stall at the REC Farmers Market at University Park.
ALT Stock up on local produce at REC Farmers Markets for storage, and you can eat local all winter long! Kale and Broccoli can be blanched and frozen, and they will last up to one year. Beans can be dried & jar, and they will last up to a year. Tomatoes & peppers can be chopped & frozen, and they will last up to one year. Pumpkins can be puréed and frozen, and they will last up to one year. Find a REC farmers market location near you at www.recworcester.org/farmers-markets
ALT Sow some goof & save native seeds! Join us to save seeds for the Worcester Native Plant Initiative’s ‘Winter Sow’ Programs! The ‘Winter Sow' program will plant native species across Worcester - nourishing our home by creating habitat, recovering biodiversity, improving storm water management, & more. Every seed saved can help grow a more resilient urban environment in Worcester! Seeds & Cider with WNPI is happening October 24, 10-1pm! Visit www.recworcester.org/gardening-workshops to learn more.
ALT Meet our Farmers Market Vendors! The Raediate Company crafts premium food and wellness products in Worcester! They will be offering microgreens & bottled authentic chai brewed with the freshest, finest ingredients, and no preservatives at the market. Purchase with card, SNAP, or cash. Learn more about REC Farmers Markets at www.recworcester.org/farmers-markets
ALT Smiling vendor at REC Farmers Market holding a jar of Kelly Homestead Apiary honey. Shop local honey at the REC Farmers Market at Beaver Brook Park!
ALT Smiling man in a red maple leaf shirt holding a jar of Bucket List maple syrup. Shop local maple syrup at the REC Farmers Market at Beaver Brook Park on 10/16 & 10/30.
ALT We will be hosting Monano Art & Pumpkin Painting with Liz at the REC Farmers Market at University Park this weekend, October 17 from 9am-12pm
ALT REC Mobile Farmers Markets will be closed on October 13, 2026, in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.
ALT Los mercados de agricultores móviles de REC permanecerán cerrados el 13 de octubre de 2026 con motivo del Día de los Pueblos Indígenas.
ALT A woman in a library holds up a long, blue tie-dyed fabric with white patterns, showcasing textile art.
ALT Hands placing fresh indigos into a large metal bowl during the Seed to Fashion workshop.
ALT Hands wearing yellow gloves dye yarn in a large metal bowl filled with reddish liquid during the seed to fashion workshop.
ALT Seed to Fashion Flyer - a natural dyeing workshop for children ages 8-12 happening on 10/13, 10/20, and 10/27 at the Worcester Public Library's Goddard Branch, featuring indigo plants and spinning wool to create scarves. Space is limited to 12. Tickets will be issued 30 minutes before the program starts.
ALT Two young women crouch in a garden bed on the YouthGROW farm, planting seedlings under a clear, sunny sky.
ALT Person wearing a straw hat carrying trays of seedlings inside a greenhouse filled with plants and gardening tools at the YouthGROW farm.
ALT Woman from Misigaro Farms holding a basket full of orange and green peppers at the REC Farmers Market at University Park.
ALT Young man smiling behind a table of fresh microgreens at an outdoor market booth labeled Just 4 Fun Farms.
ALT Schedule for free WRTA bus service to REC Farmers Markets in Worcester, listing stops and open hours for Tuesdays and Wednesdays through June 30, 2027.
ALT Schedule for free WRTA bus service to REC Farmers Markets in Worcester, listing stops and open hours for Thurs, Fri, & Sat. The Worcester Regional Transit Authority can help you find the best route to your destination. Through their partnership with the Transit app, the free bus tracker, & free travel training, they are offering support to help you get around the city! Visit their website (https://therta.com/) to learn more about these transportation resources!
ALT REC Mobile Farmers Markets will be closed on October 13, 2026, in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.
ALT Los mercados de agricultores móviles de REC permanecerán cerrados el 13 de octubre de 2026 con motivo del Día de los Pueblos Indígenas.
ALT Six professionals stand together smiling at a Family Health Center of Worcester event, with two men holding an award plaque for the Regional Environmental Council.
ALT REC Farmers Markets are happening this weekend at Beaver Brook Park (Friday 10/9, 9am-12pm) and University park (Saturday 10/10, 9am-12pm). Stop by to shop local produce, honey, bread, and meat, and to connect with local community organizations. All REC Farmers Markets accept HIP, SNAP, Senior/WIC Coupons, cash, and card. Learn more at www.recworcester.org/farmers-markets