WOODBRIDGE -  Massaro Community Farm will "ring in spring" on May 11 with its Celebrate Spring festival, according to a release. 

"Celebrate Spring will feature a traditional Maypole dance, led by legendary dance caller Bill Fischer and the Wry Bred band," the release said.

The day’s events, which will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine, will include flowers and hanging baskets for sale, sponsored by the Woodbridge Garden Club, the release said.   

Organic herb and vegetable seedlings will also be for sale, the release said. 

A few CSA subscriptions are still available for the 2013 season and anyone interested should call the farm at (203) 736-8618 or visit the CSA website at www.massarofarmcsa.org for subscription details, the release said.

Also from the release: 

At Celebrate Spring, the farm will be unveiling a newly completed section of its nature trail. A guided walk of the trail will help with bird identification; visitors are encouraged to bring binoculars. A workshop on the history of herbs, selection and their uses is also planned. Celebrate Spring marks the beginning of the fourth season at Massaro Community Farm.

In 2013, the farm plans to offer more educational programming in partnership with other area organizations, including CT NOFA, CT Beekeeper’s Association and the CT Agricultural Station in New Haven. It will also welcome elementary students from nearby Mead and Prendergast schools this year. For a complete listing of events and more details about upcoming workshops, please visit the website, www.massarofarm.org.

Massaro Community Farm is a non-profit farm on a 57-acre parcel of land in Woodbridge, Connecticut, 15 minutes northwest of New Haven. Our mission is to keep farming, feed people, and build community. Our vision is to enhance the quality of life for our community for generations to come. 

Editor's note: All information and the logo in this post were contributed.

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