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
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
The Open Space Preservation Commission is sponsoring another talk about important pollinators in Southborough. Read the full article → from Protecting Bumblebees – February 7
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)
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
Next Tuesday is another event encouraging residents to support pollinators. Read the full article → from Butterfly & Hummingbird Gardens w/Ellen Sousa – May 15
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
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
The Open Space Preservation Commission is bringing back a smash hit from last year. It’s the family friendly “Caterpillars, Live” lab. Read the full article → from Caterpillars, Live for all ages – June 15
A member of the stewardship committee is working with a scientist who already identified three bees at Breakneck Hill as insects previously thought no longer existing in our state. Read the full article → from Help rare pollinators – workshop Sunday (Updated)
The Open Space Preservation Commission is sponsoring another nature event. This one is a family friendly “Caterpillars, Live” lab. Read the full article → from Caterpillar Lab for kids and adults – June 7th (Updated)
Here is the latest round of videos from local media and the schools. Read the full article → from Helping sustain pollinators: Talks, important facts, pending legislation and links
Chestnut Hill Farm is hosting a special workshop this weekend. The focus is Orchard Mason Bee nest construction. And a reminder about an event readers may have missed notice on over spring break. Read the full article → from Pollinator talk and workshop – butterflies tonight and bees on Saturday
Learn how you can help use flowers to sustain butterfly populations in our area. Read the full article → from Learn how to entice butterflies and help pollinators – April 26