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The Somerville Trading Post is free and open to all. Any items you bring can be traded or bartered for the other items available that month, or you can donate your item. It is up to you how much your item is "worth." There are no restrictions on what you can bring, and you do not have to bring anything to attend. It is an opportunity to get rid of all that butternut squash you have stored away or share your hand-knit scarves, and get something else exciting in exchange, or just help out a neighbor who needs some fresh produce that week.

Sample of goods exchanged at the TP:

pickles <--> bok choy
bike pedal clips <--> 2 tomato plants
felted soap <--> raspberry jam
bread maker <--> Chia Pet
second hand sweater <--> used tool kit

houseplant <--> parsley
used book <--> vinegar
compost <--> knit scarf

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The Trading Post was inspired by a desire to share our garden harvest, especially when we had way too much of one thing. Realizing that an incredible variety of items are found right in our neighborhood eventually led us to hosting monthly trading hours when everyone could come together to exchange items. The Trading Post provides an opportunity to distribute abundances and find new homes for unused goods. It also encourages reusing and recycling, and puts an emphasis on the production and consumption of local food and other goods, while keeping valuable materials out of landfills. Moreover, this system aims to bring the exchange of material goods back to a familial level and foster strong community relationships.


 

upcoming
trading hours


Sunday, September 11:
2:30-4:00pm

Sunday, October 16:
2:30-4:00pm



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