Bring those little geraniums and basil plants inside this evening–it’s going to hard frost tonight–and if by some miracle it does not, it’s going to try harder tomorrow. Everyone’s thermostats are heading up and so are the costs. Massachusetts’ home energy assistance program (LIHEAP) helps eligible households pay a portion of their winter heating bills. No matter what type of
Read moreOn Sunday October 29, the Historical Society of Weston and the Golden Ball Tavern co-sponsored a program about two of the three oldest cemeteries in Weston–the Farmers’ Burial Ground (1703) and the Central Cemetery (1792). The second oldest of the three, by the way, is the South Burying Ground on South Avenue (1790) but that was not on the tour
Read moreDid I not mention that November 8 is cray-cray on events? Well, here’s one in the morning of November 8 rather than fighting for the coveted 7 pm spot against Bigfoot, Bats and Elderly Parents. And it involves an OWL book and I did not write it. Once a year (except during the pandemic), Wellesley College Alumnae Club of Boston
Read moreYesterday, the Wildcats took on some incredibly bad weather and tough competition to battle through to repeat as the D3 Golf State Champions. If anyone remembers the nasty yesterday at Weston, multiply that by 400, and then you’ll have an idea of the conditions–cold, rainy, mushy–at the Sterling National Golf Course in Sterling, MA. If you want to see what
Read moreErmigod!! Bigfoot at the Weston Public Library! So exciting, I wonder if he/she/it will be signing books? Oh wait, it says here there is no proof Bigfoot exists…well, a little thing like lack of proof never stopped anyone (ahem). I will say that after years of me walking miles in the Weston public lands, I’m pretty sure the big furry
Read moreOkay, so many comments here. First of all, I am about two days away from having time to post about my fabulous trip to Salem and the Peabody Essex Museum (and the Bats! exhibit) so this coincidence makes me happy. And second of all, who thinks Wellesley has an obsession with bats? Second program this year. Hmmmm. Oh fine, I
Read moreThis morning’s Trail Ranger activities included a mushy walk around College Pond and adjacent Burchard Athletic Complex. Remember that Burchard Park has been renamed the Burchard Athletic Complex due to the presence of five sports facilities: baseball, softball, tennis, basketball and pickleball. Fine, it has not been re-named but I’m carrying onwards as I have with the Intersection of Doom
Read moreNow here’s an event that is simply irresistible: fun name, fun food and fun people who care about Conservation properties. And it’s in our backyard! The Wellesley Conservation Land Trust invites you to an afternoon at Cronk’s Rocky Woodland on Saturday, November 4 from 3-4:30 pm (rain or shine) at 20 Crown Ridge Road in Wellesley, for hot cider and donuts
Read moreThis weekend, November 4 and 5 from 12-6 pm, Waltham Open Studios flings open the doors on two very cool historic buildings filled with a warren of artists studios and artists making every type of art. The event has grown and grown since the Owl moved to metrowest in 2014, and now represents more than 90 artists working in a
Read moreThe New England Garden Club has awarded its Excellence in Teamwork Award to the Weston Garden Club and Weston Media for their teamwork in producing educational videos to inspire gardeners. Six states in the New England area submitted a project selected as the most outstanding work for their state. The Weston Garden Club was selected as the winner for Massachusetts
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