Back by popular demand! Sixth-generation cranberry farmer Alison Gilmore Carr (Cornell class of 2001) is looking forward to welcoming the Cornell Club of Boston to her family's cranberry farm for an early summer farm tour and overview of one of our region's most beloved agricultural traditions. This is a terrific time of year to visit, as the bogs are just coming to life after the winter dormancy!
The tour will take about 90 minutes, with refreshments and a light lunch served at the end. Alison and her mom Sue will show us around their family's South Carver bogs (covering about 75 acres, about a mile of walking) and sharing with us how cranberries grow. The group would be welcomed and encouraged to get on the bogs as Alison highlights many aspects of cranberry farming.
Things to know:
1. We are charging a small fee for this event, to cover the cost of a light lunch following the tour. If you'd like to bring your own snacks or beverages for yourself or to share, please do!
2. This is a working farm, so in order to minimize disruption we cannot accommodate more than 25 people. We expect there will be a wait list, so please let us know if you won't be able to make it after you sign up.
3. Families are welcome, though this event is not suitable to children under 5 years old, nor can we accommodate pets.
4. South Carver, MA is about an hour's drive from Boston. Please keep summertime Cape-bound traffic in mind when planning your trip!
5. We will be outside and walking a lot, so please dress appropriately!
6. If weather looks to be an issue 24 hours before the event and we need to postpone, we will be in touch with all registrants. If you don't hear from us, assume we are on!
Fun fact: Alison's sister Abbie and her husband John are also Cornellians!
When
Saturday, September 30, 2023
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Where
Gilmore Cranberry Co., Inc., 25 Cranberry Road, South Carver, MA
COST
$12 Adults, $8 Kids under 12
Questions?
If you have any questions about this event, please contact Tara Benedict ‘01 at tbenedict242001@yahoo.com
If you have any questions about registration, please contact Lizath Jaimez at lj322@cornell.edu
please contact Tara Benedict ‘01 at tbenedict242001@yahoo.com to be added onto the waitlist.
