Feeling a bit cooped up? You can pretend you’re at the Southborough Library, enjoying one of their programs for adults from last fall and winter. Read the full article → from Nature Videos: Pollinators and Gardening
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Native Seed Workshops: Winter sowing, preceded by more cleaning (Updated)
The community is invited to join one or both of back to back seed workshops on February 6th. Read the full article → from Native Seed Workshops: Winter sowing, preceded by more cleaning (Updated)
Native Plant Seed Cleaning and Storage Workshop – Jan 21
The hands on workshop is sponsored by the Open Space Preservation Commission. Read the full article → from Native Plant Seed Cleaning and Storage Workshop – Jan 21
The People-Plant-Pollinator Connection – Sunday
An expert on bees will discuss the “intricate and interdependent” nature of pollinators and plants this Sunday. Read the full article → from The People-Plant-Pollinator Connection – Sunday
Native Plant Seed Collection Workshop – Sunday at Breakneck Hill
Are you looking to support native plants (and therefore the pollinators)? If so, you’ll want to learn how to harvest seeds when the time is right. Read the full article → from Native Plant Seed Collection Workshop – Sunday at Breakneck Hill
Garden tour celebrates native plants – Sunday
This weekend, a group of residents interested in “Native Plant Gardens” are again inviting the public to tour some in town.
Even if you toured gardens last summer, it’s worth checking out changes over the past year. Read the full article → from Garden tour celebrates native plants – Sunday
Supporting Wildlife in your Backyard – Tuesday
The Open Space Preservation Commission is hosting a presentation by next week as part of its Native Plant * Native Pollinator initiative. Read the full article → from Supporting Wildlife in your Backyard – Tuesday
Town Meeting: Article to replace invasive plants – attempts to ward off a devastating insect invasion, preserve historic stone walls, support pollinators, and beautify Open Space
The Open Space Preservation Commission is seeking funds to replace invasive plants with native species on town-owned conservation land. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Article to replace invasive plants – attempts to ward off a devastating insect invasion, preserve historic stone walls, support pollinators, and beautify Open Space
Protecting Bumblebees – February 7
The Open Space Preservation Commission is sponsoring another talk about important pollinators in Southborough. Read the full article → from Protecting Bumblebees – February 7
Garden tour celebrates native plants – Sunday (Updated)
This weekend, a group of residents interested in “Native Plant Gardens” are inviting the public to tour some in town. Read the full article → from Garden tour celebrates native plants – Sunday (Updated)
Protecting nature: Pesticide dangers, organic gardening, and supporting pollinators
The focus of a news story and videos from three events in the past few months are close enough in nature to prompt a hybrid roundup. Read the full article → from Protecting nature: Pesticide dangers, organic gardening, and supporting pollinators
Butterfly & Hummingbird Gardens w/Ellen Sousa – May 15
Next Tuesday is another event encouraging residents to support pollinators. Read the full article → from Butterfly & Hummingbird Gardens w/Ellen Sousa – May 15
Supporting Pollinators and SOLF Annual Meeting – May 9th
Southborough Open Land Foundation’s Annual Meeting is next week. As is their tradition, it will include a guest presenter, awards, and light refreshments. Read the full article → from Supporting Pollinators and SOLF Annual Meeting – May 9th
Small Lawns (lower maintenance yards that support native species) – June 20
Learn how yards and gardens play a critical role in keeping many species from becoming extinct Also discover how to design and grow native and edible plants – for beautiful, functional, and sustainable landscapes in Northeastern Massachusetts. Read the full article → from Small Lawns (lower maintenance yards that support native species) – June 20