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Karen W.

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Cool makerspace with laser cutting, woodworking, 3D printing, electronics tools, and more. They hold workshops occasionally and members get access to the shop 24/7 (though I'm not one and can't speak to that level of access). read more

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440R Somerville Ave
Somerville, MA 02143
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https://www.cambridgehackspace.com

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What time does Cambridge Hackspace open?

Cambridge Hackspace opens at 6:30 PM on Tuesday.

What time does Cambridge Hackspace close?

Cambridge Hackspace is closed on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.Cambridge Hackspace closes at 9:00 PM on Tuesday.

Mon, Wed-Sun ClosedTue 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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Does Cambridge Hackspace have free WiFi?

Yes, Cambridge Hackspace has free WiFi.

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Cambridge Hackspace is a 501(c)3 non profit maker space in the center of Somerville, MA. We hold weekly meetings where we get together and make things.

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I've been a member at Artisan's Asylum since 2017, and it's been one of the most meaningful…read morecreative communities I've been part of. I started out pretty tentatively, just learning and exploring. Over time, I got more involved and eventually became the laser shop lead for four years. That experience opened the door for me to build a small business creating bamboo candle lanterns and piggy banks--something I never would have been able to do on my own without access to the tools and support there. That's really what makes a makerspace like this so special. You get access to equipment that would be wildly expensive (and impractical) to own yourself, and you're surrounded by people who are both learning and generously sharing what they know. A recent moment really drove that home for me. I needed to test out my tent system for an upcoming show, but the weather outside was terrible. I was able to set everything up in the common space and run a full test. Honestly--such a small thing, but incredibly helpful, and exactly the kind of flexibility that makes this place so valuable. These days, my focus has shifted to painting, and having studio space at the Asylum has been just as important for this next chapter. I have the room I need to work in encaustic, lay out panels, prep surfaces, and wrap finished pieces for transport. The shared spaces make all of that possible in a way that would be hard to replicate anywhere else. It's a welcoming, diverse environment with something for everyone--whether you're just curious or looking to build something serious. If you've ever thought about trying something new, take a class and see where it leads. You might surprise yourself. Time to get creative.

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Hatch Makerspace

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Awesome place. Had a strange interaction with a staff member. Happy to share feedback if anyone…read morewants to reach out.

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From the owner: We're a fully equipped makerspace on the North Shore of Massachusetts! We're open 24/7 for members…read moreuse, and open for tours by appointment only. Please contact us to set up a visit!

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From the owner: Creatorpult is a Membership-based Makerspace. We provide tools, space and materials for the crafty…read moreand curious to learn and create. Focuses are 3D Printers, Electronics, Robotics and Woodworking.

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Entrance with "david:recycled" recycled steel welded, paint

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5.0

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PYO flower bouquet

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Pumpkins and hay ride tickets!

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46.8 mi

One of my all time fav spots to visit !! Such a beautiful area- everyone is so friendly- nice…read morevariety- coming sunflower picking soon

Salisbury Farm was the great place for pick your own strawberries. The patch (is that what you call…read moreit?) was the perfect size, not too big but not small. The cost of this giant bucket, I seriously have so many strawberries, was a great value. I do wish maybe they had a couple of sizes to choose from but I'm finding new recipes to use these guys. As you can see, the strawberries are vibrant red and they taste delicious.

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There are four emergency exits. Just head toward the edge of the maze if you are lost.

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One bench in the (approximate) middle of the maze.

Nourse Farm

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(18 reviews)

29.5 mi

Amazing place with beautiful caring people. Crops are fresh. Love the raspberry blueberries and…read morestrawberries picking. I also bought some raspberry peach jelly recently and it's to die for. Love the picking my own flowers.

Norse is amazing. Best berries. They accept EBT too which is great when you want to pick your own…read morefood

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Blue Meadow Farm

4.0

(5 reviews)

16.9 mi

Blue Meadow Farm offers horse boarding, riding lessons, and seasonal pick-your-own blueberries. All…read morethree are done with great professionalism and welcoming spirit. For the horse boarding -- the barn is well-designed and the staff pays attention to details. The horses are the priority, and the stalls are clean and well-sized. The riding instructors are excellent -- they each have their own approach, so you might want to try lessons with different people depending on your goals. Riders range from tiny kids to retirement-age. One note ... You might notice a lot of "evidence of birds" on the barn walls - but this is because sparrows are welcomed as a natural insect control method during the summer. The blueberries are delicious and usually abundant. Like any pick-your-own experience -- you will get to see the fruit in all its shapes and sizes, not just the prime examples that are packed for store sale. Even if a berry is a little bit marbled in color or small, it is still tasty.

An absolutely fabulous spot for family blueberry picking! Being from central mass, and meeting…read morepeople from Boston meant we had to find a midway farm and the blue meadow didn't disappoint! On the MA Upik site, it says no kids under 6 years old. This is OLD INFORMATION. (The current owners parents had nets hung that kids used to pull on / parents wouldn't pay attention). However, there are no more nets and no more age restrictions! I called ahead to make sure the 2-yr old picker with us would be welcome- and he was! The Entrance is marked with a homemade Upik sign To distinguish it from the driveway entrance to the horseback riding and stables. When you arrive you're greeted by a small tent where you pick up red buckets fashioned with a string (for convenient around the neck holding and double-fisted berry picking, of course!) Berries are measured by the quart. Notches have been made in the bucket to display the volume picked. They approximate how much you have picked to take home up to the half quart. Blueberries are $4.50 a quart (a steal, most places are $5.70-$6 from why I've seen. I have surmised that this is because the patch sits adjacent to the horseback riding farm part of the property otherwise present.). These prices of course only include the berries to take home, not the ones to be smacked on while picking - as we were reminded while both on our way in and out. Spraying the bushes only occurs as *required* by the State. No additional spraying of the fruit occurs You park a couple hundred feet from the tent, and walk downhill but only another 100-200 feet (it's a little steep, ask to park at the stables of hills are a big issue, I can't imagine they'd mind terribly) down to the blueberry patches. These ~1,200 someodd, 50ish year old plants are present in around four varieties. During this opening week, we found sweet, plump berries as far as the eye could see, and surprisingly few fellow pickers. Is this BC most other farms aren't starting Upik for another week? (I called a bunch ). Definitely put this farm on your list. Farm and Berries are easy to get to, delicious, and well-priced. the view with the horses is beautiful, there's a swingset that I assume visitors can use(?) and nice people run the place! What more can you want?

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