By Liz DiMarco Weinmann There is an expansive physical space in Rutland, over 14,000 square feet to be exact, known as “The MINT – Rutland’s Makerspace” — where almost anyone, of any age, interest or skill level, can fulfill the […]
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CSJ’s Marble Valley Grows awarded Bowse Health Trust grant
College of St. Joseph has been awarded a grant by the Bowse Health Trust, a department of Rutland Regional Medical Center. The grant awards $88,400 over three years. Marble Valley Grows, the farm-to-school network run by Kimberly Griffin, College of […]
Elementary students “leaf peep” with CSJ’s Marble Valley Grows
Submitted CSJ students practice to work with elementary school students as part of Marble Valley Grows, a farm-to-school program that serves Rutland County. RUTLAND–Within the past year, the “farm-to” movement has really taken off. You’ve probably heard of farm-to-table, which […]
College of St. Joseph partners with RAFFL’S Everyday Chef program
RUTLAND – For many college students, one of the biggest adjustments is learning how to make meals – with food service providers and dining halls to help. While some dorms and student centers are equipped with shared kitchen space, students […]
College of St. Joseph farm grows along with the vegetables
RUTLAND—College of St. Joseph’s on-campus garden is growing, in more ways than one. The farm–affectionately known as the Provider Patch–celebrates its second birthday this September and has nearly doubled in both size and production since last fall. The garden educates […]
News Briefs: Rutland Region
By Lani Duke Digital maker’s space to open Watch for the opening of a digital maker’s space on the second floor of the Chaffee Art Center. Soon it will be open to the community, with computers and peripheral devices for […]