Wild
Oats, located in the beautiful hills and valleys of western
Massachusetts, is close to many small organic farmers and food
producers.As a small, independent cooperative business,
we are guided by the high standards, taste preferences, and healthy
eating habits of our members and customers -- not by a sales plan from
corporate headquarters.
We are able to offer a large and changing
variety of locally grown produce every day, in addition to local
artisanal cheeses, local handmade yogurt, and local dairy products. We
also stock locally raised eggs, grass-fed beef, local naturally raised
poultry, locally produced bulk nuts and seeds, kombucha, and much, much
more. When you visit our store, you will find that every one of our
departments offers local items. Just look for the “Eat Local” decal, or
ask one of our staff members for help.
Looking for something to do? Check out these upcoming local events in and around Williamstown:
Walloomsac Farmers' Market February 20, March 20 and April 17 10 am -2 pm
Holden Leonard Mill
160 Benmont Avenue
Bennington, VT
The Rainforest Ball
March 6, 7:30 pm
New England Tropical Conservatory Education Center
413 Rte. 7 South
Bennington, VT
Starting Seeds for Your Home Garden April 3, 9-11 am
New England Tropical Conservatory
This class is for beginner seed starters and will cover the basics on
when to start your plants, when to transplant and when to put plants out in
the garden. Each participant will
seed 50 plants to bring home and grow for their own garden.
Registration includes plug flat for planting in, soil, seeds and other
tools. Cost:$25 per registrant or $21 for Friends of NETC. Please pre-register one week prior to the class online or by calling (802) 447-7419.
Backyard Poultry: The Chick, the Chicken and the Egg April 10, 10-12 pm
New England Tropical Conservatory
Learn the basics about raising birds including housing options,
nutrition, behavior to expect, and a bit on breeds. Go home with a
packet of references. Win a raffle prize from Whitman’s Feed Store. Cost: $5 per registrant or $4 for Friends of NETC. Please pre-register one week prior to the class online or by calling (802) 447-7419.
Birding Class and Nature Walk
May 1, 8-10 am
New England Tropical Conservatory
This class will begin inside the NETC Education Center where
participants will learn how to identify migrating birds by call, site
and habitat. After the indoor workshop, we will go outdoors to the Greenberg Reserve to exercise our new skills. Cost: $5 per registrant or $4 for Friends of NETC. Please pre-register one week prior to the class online or by calling (802) 447-7419.