Session on no-till gardening
The Lincoln Agricultural Commission and the Lincoln Garden Club will host a Zoom presentation on “No-Till Gardening and Cover Crops” on Tuesday, April 5 at 7 p.m. Register here or on the Garden Club website. Using no-till and cover-crop methods ;on our farms and in our gardens not only helps sequester carbon but leads to healthier soils and more abundant crops and flowers. Douglas Wolcik and Kayleigh Boyle (formerly of Gaining Ground Farm in Concord) will discuss how to incorporate no-till. Learn how to set up permanent beds using only hand tools, take and interpret soil tests, amend soils for optimum soil health, manage pests and disease with best practices, and how to cover-crop in a no-till system.
Events at the Council on Aging & Human Services
Here are some upcoming activities hosted by the Lincoln Council on Aging and Human Services. Most events are open to Lincoln residents of all ages. For a full list — including clinics, exercise classes, regular meetings of interest groups, and online chats with town officials — see the COAHS’s calendar page. Call 781-259-8811 or email gagnea@lincolntown.org for Zoom links and other information.
Senior Salon Day
Tuesdays starting April 5
The COA&HS is now offering a monthly half-price Senior Salon Day in collaboration with the salon at Minuteman Tech. Appointments are available between 9 a.m. and noon; call 781-259-8811 to book. Click here for a full list of salon services. The Salon is located at 758 Marrett Rd. in Lexington. Call Carlee at 781-259-8811 if you need transportation. You can also eat lunch or get takeout at the school’s Café after your appointment.
Life Safety: Information to Help Us Stay Safer in Our Homes
Friday, April 8 at 1 p.m.
Lt. Ben Juhola of the Lincoln Fire Department will discuss life safety information to help people stay safer in our homes. Learn how to minimize risk and increase awareness surrounding fall prevention, emergency Knox boxes, home safety evaluations and more.
Current Law Enforcement Events: National and Local
Friday, April 15 at 1 p.m.
Police Chief Kevin Kennedy will offer updates on all the current news pertaining law enforcement, both in Lincoln and beyond. Bring your questions about Lincoln policing and senior-related topics.
Film: “The Lives of Others”
The Lincoln Library Film Society will host an in-person screening of “The Lives of Others” on Thursday, April 21 at 6 p.m. in the library’s Tarbell Room. Click here for a synopsis. Rated R. Academy Award Winner for Best Foreign Film in 2007.
Wanted: Outdoor volunteers
The Conservation Department and the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust are looking for volunteers, with opportunities that vary by type and time commitment level.
Fieldwork Fridays & Stewardship Saturdays — Join staff to help maintain trails and open space. Build bridges, learn invasive species management, and enjoy the great outdoors. Initial dates re below; more will be announced later in the season. Those interested in volunteering should contact the Conservation Department at conservation@lincolntown.org or fill out and submit this volunteer application form.
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- Saturday, May 7 (10 a.m.–noon) — Wheeler Farm garlic mustard pull and invasives clearing
- Friday, June 3 (10 a.m.–noon) — Beaver Pond invasives pulling
Adopt-a-Trail Program — For volunteers who already enjoy walking on the trails regularly. Volunteers may choose one or two conservation areas to “adopt.” Responsibilities include keeping trails clear of twigs and branches, picking up trash, light vegetation management, and reporting on downed trees, erosion, missing signage, and other trail issues. Ideally, Adopt-a-Trail volunteers will check and report on their chosen trail systems at least monthly.
Volunteer Rangers — Volunteer rangers walk the trails and provide friendly education to trail users about overall trail rules. This position requires being outgoing and willing to engage with trail users. It’s meant to provide a welcoming presence on the trails, so we’re looking for rangers who act as friendly ambassadors to the Lincoln trail system. We are currently prioritizing rangers at Mt. Misery and Flint’s Pond. Ideally, volunteer rangers will be out on the trails once a week but we can accommodate some schedule flexibility.
Lincoln Green-Up Day — a town-wide event.
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- Week of April 18–22 — Individuals and groups are encouraged to self-organize cleanups. Trash bags will be available for pickup in advance, as well as drop-off locations.
- Friday, April 22 — Conservation staff will lead two group cleanups from 10 a.m.–noon. At 1 p.m., we’ll gather at Lincoln Station for a celebration with local groups, including Farrington Nature Linc. Enjoy family-friendly activities, treats, information about Earth Day, climate change, and more. Each participating group/household will receive a free Earth Day Serviceberry Seedling at the celebration while supplies last. Our hope is to have community members sharing their cleanup efforts and Earth Day messages on the OuterSpatial app. Please complete this form if you’d like to participate so we can provide support, supplies, and more details as the event approaches.