In all honesty, Weston, you are exhausting me this week. Why is EVERYTHING this weekend? There are two more perfectly good weekends until Christmas and there is no need to stuff EVERYTHING into December 3 and 4. Trust me when I say that if ONE more organization gives me stuff to post for this weekend, well, I’ll still post it
Read moreLast week, the Owl checked in by phone with Mike Leahy, Vice President of Brand and Marketing for Walden Local Meat Co. If you are not familiar with Walden Local, it’s a “whole-animal share program that hand-delivers right to your door.” It is what I short-hand as CSA Meat, which is like CSI Miami except less filled with palm trees.
Read moreOn Saturday, July 23, it’s time for the Grand Opening of Land’s Sake’s new barn. You do not need to be a goat or a bunny to attend, nor are you actually allowed to bring your own. Unless they wear tuxes and then exceptions will be made. The Owl has never been to a Barn Grand Opening. The only Weston
Read moreSo, the Weston housing shortage has hit even two of Weston’s favorite leaf-eaters who currently reside in central Weston. Having given up on the waiting list at Merriam Village, Henry and Raspberry are looking for a furever home in a private residence. One can hope the little leapers will be homed together, and in a place where the live-in trail
Read moreIt’s party time at Land’s Sake this Saturday and if anyone knows how to make squash fun, it’s these folks. Oh fine, it’s not a party but a celebration and educational extravaganza plus straight-out fun. Come join in from 10 am to 2 pm on April 30 at Land’s Sake, 90 Wellesley Street (Case Estates). And now to the marketing
Read moreIt’s Earth Day, Weston, and a beautiful one at that. As you probably know, Earth Day has been celebrated on April 22 since 1970–it’s a day to show Mother Earth you care. Put down your poison pens about the Tree By-Law and put away your gas-powered leaf blowers for the day, and consider taking part in any of the many
Read moreIt’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 moreRegistration is now open for Land’s Sake’s after-school programs for kids in grades 1 through 8. Land’s Sake is Weston’s favorite (umm, only?) community farm and offers kids the chance to learn farm and forestry skills and connect to the outdoors, even in the winter. Here are the programs on offer: Maple Explorers (grades 1-3) explore Weston’s forests and forestry
Read moreAs more and more events pop onto the calendar, the Owl is wondering what in the world supercharged the town this weekend. In case you’re having trouble keeping a grip on all that is happening in this extremely exciting town, here’s the round-up. If the Owl missed your event, send me an email (info@westonowl.com). Friday, June 4: 5 pm: The
Read moreAlmost exactly one month ago today, Jordan McCarron came to Weston as our new Conservation Administrator, stepping into the opening left when Michele Grzenda moved to Lincoln. The Owl has almost forgiven Lincoln for stealing Michele, mostly because they have a large Minute Man group and are not afraid to use it. And, having met and talked with Jordan a
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