Walden Woods seeks help, offers CSA shares
The Walden Woods Project in Lincoln and Concord is seeking volunteers and a paid farm hand for the upcoming farm season. Click here for information on those positions. The organization is also offering a 16-week farm CSA share this summer — click here for details.
Radon testing suggested for Lincoln homeowners
Because of our local geology, Lincoln has been classified as a high-risk radon zone by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), meaning that testing a home in Lincoln is more likely to disclose worrisome high levels of radon compared to homes in most other communities. Radon is a radioactive gas that comes from the ground (soil, rock, water). If present below a home, it may seep into the basement and then to living areas. Poor ventilation worsens radon levels. Unsafe radon exposure may increase your risk for certain cancers, including lung cancer.
Fortunately, affordable correct solutions (soil depressurization) are readily available. The Lincoln Board of Health has AirThings radon meters free of charge to check out from the Lincoln Town Hall. Go to 16 Lincoln Rd. during business hours or call 781-259-2613. Learn more at www.mass.gov/radon or call the Radon Hotline at 800-723-6695.
“On Belonging in Outdoor Spaces” series continues
The “On Belonging in Outdoor Spaces” free speaker series continues via Zoom on Wednesday, March 13 at 7 p.m. with Erika Rumbley, co-founder and director of the New Garden Society and Director of Horticulture at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. She will speak about her work training incarcerated students in the art and science of plants. On Wednesday, March 27 at 7 p.m., Doug Sutherland, a summer camp professional, will share his experiences as a Black person in rural New Hampshire, where “belonging” is an assumption for some and unattainable for others.
Click here to register for either talk. The series is hosted by Farrington Nature Linc, Lincoln Land Conservation Trust, the Walden Woods Project, Mass Audubon, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, and Codman Community Farms. Spring 2024 Sponsorship is generously provided by the Ogden Codman Trust and Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area.
LLCT plans work days, movie night
The Lincoln Land Conservation Trust invites residents to help out on Stewardship Work Days starting on Friday, March 15 at 1 p.m. Join volunteers and staff from LLCT and LCD to pull non-native plants from conservation land. Tools and snacks will be provided. Click here to sign up.
The LLCT will host a movie night to welcome spring and continue our focus on both pollination systems and the importance of dark skies for wildlife by screening “Bat Man of Mexico,” a 50-minute PBS episode about the lesser long-nosed bat, a crucial pollinator of agave plants, on Thursday, March 21 at 7 p.m. in the LLCT office (145 Lincoln Rd, Suite 102A).
Library events coming up
Sing to Your Baby
Saturday, March 23 from 11-11:45 a.m., Tarbell Room
Babies and their families are invited to join Julie Stepanek and her ukulele as she leads participants in a singalong. This gentle program includes both classic songs and new favorites. Shakers and scarves will also be incorporated in the program. Best for infants through age 3 but older siblings are welcome. No registration necessary.
Family ukulele workshop
Saturday, March 23 from 2–3 p.m., Tarbell Room
Want to try an instrument that’s fun and easy to play? Join Julie Stepanek as she shows the fundamentals of ukulele playing. No experience necessary. Ukuleles provided. Best for families with children ages 6 and up. Register here.
“Bicycling Inclusion and Equity History” with Lorenz Finison
Thursday, March 28 from 7–8 p.m., Tarbell Room
Author Lorenz Finison will discuss his newest book, Bicycling Inclusion and Equity: Histories of New England and Beyond. His work provides a sweep of cycling’s social history, from the 1870s to the present day, from Boston through New England and across the nation. In-person event; no registration necessary.
Pop-Up art class: watercolor poppies
Friday, March 29 from 3–4:30 p.m., Tarbell Room
Paint the delicate petals of poppy flowers with watercolor paint. Pop Up Art School will teach us how to layer the translucent paint. You’ll work on two paintings concurrently to allow time for the layers to dry. Watercolor painting is fun and relaxing. Registration is limited to 15 adults (age 18+) for this class. Registration opens on Friday, March 8 at 9 a.m. Register here.
“The Noisy Puddle” reading with Linda Booth Sweeney
Saturday, March 30 from 10:30–11:30 a.m., Tarbell Room
Author Linda Booth Sweeney will read The Noisy Puddle: A Vernal Pool Through the Seasons to everyone and conduct a movement activity while teaching about vernal pools. No registration necessary. Best for families with children ages 4 and up.
Kids can learn chess for high schoolers
Saturday, April 6 from 3–4:15 p.m., library
Elementary and middle school kids are invited to join the L-S Chess Club to learn and play chess at the library. Please register by emailing Sarah at sfeather@minlib.net.