It’s busy-making time at Land’s Sake this week and next as the new timber frame animal barn is being raised this Friday March 11 through Wednesday, March 16. The community farm is asking for volunteers and fully-outfitted cheerleaders (go ‘cats!) to come out for the fun. The new barn has “traditional craftsmanship” that uses prepared posts, beams, and braces made
Read moreLast year, Earth Day celebrated 50 years, and Land’s Sake, Weston’s beloved community farm, celebrated its 40th birthday. Sadly, all in-person celebrations were canceled due to the pandemic, though the Wes-TEN focused on these milestones–you can see that show here. This year, Land’s Sake will celebrate its 41st birthday by hosting Earth Day celebrations this Saturday, April 24 from 10
Read moreJust past Merriam Village and across from Leaftopia, Weston’s Community Garden has been a social and horticultural therapy spot, as well as vegetable and fruit mecca for forty years. As winter loses its grip on the land and spring temperatures cometh, the Owl caught up with Freddie Wiss, who is the coordinator of the Garden. +++ 1. When did the
Read moreThe Land’s Sake Sugaring-Off Festival is back this year on Saturday March 27 from 10 am – 2 pm, and in its usual spot at the Bill McElwain Sugar House at Weston Middle School, 456 Wellesley St. This is a favorite community event celebrating the changes on the farm from winter to spring. And there are more changes coming to
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