Lincoln residents are invited to learn more about Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary‘s planned New England Wildlife Explorations (NEWE) exhibit at one of two behind-the-scenes tours (adults only, please) of Drumlin’s wildlife exhibits and wildlife care facility on Thursday, Oct. 9 at 8 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 2 at 1 p.m.
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Conservation events scheduled
The Lincoln Land Conservation Trust has scheduled the following events in September and October. Fall Plant Walk Thursday, September 18 at 10 a.m. As a follow-up to her spring plant walk, local botany enthusiast Ellen Meadors will lead a walk to observe and talk about the wonderful native flowers that bloom as fall approaches. Dress…
Group to host agricultural fair in Lincoln
The Lincoln Agricultural Commission is organizing the first-ever Lincoln Agricultural Day on Saturday, Sept. 20 and invites residents to “show and tell” as well as visit. The event is designed to be a showcase for the diverse range of agricultural endeavors ongoing in Lincoln today, from fruits and vegetables to alpaca wool and herbalism. In addition to…
Yet more things to learn and do in Lincoln
Attorney general candidate forum
Meet Attorney General candidates Maura Healey and Warren Tolman will appear at a forum on Saturday, May 10 in Bemis Hall sponsored by the Lincoln Democratic Town Committee and the 3rd Middlesex Area Democrats. Note: The portion of the original forum featuring candidates for state treasurer has been rescheduled for June 7). More info…
Plant sale and free gardening workshops
The Food Project hosts its second annual plant sale and free gardening workshops on Mother’s Day weekend, Saturday and Sunday, May 10 and 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Lincoln farm at the intersection of Concord Road and Baker Bridge Road. In addition to selling dozens of varieties of vegetables, herbs and flowers grown using high-quality organic potting soil at the plant sale, assistant grower Allison Houghton will teach free 30-minute workshops twice each day at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on “Five Tips for Home Gardening Success.” Topics will include maximizing your yield in a small space, pruning tomatoes, growing herbs and other useful tips to make your garden a success. More info…
In conjunction with the plant sale, the Lincoln Garden Club will also host its biennial Perennial Plant Sale on Saturday, May 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Codman barn. There will be a children’s project just in time for Mother’s Day, container gardens and a wide assortment of perennials from club members’ gardens.
Cows try “Escape from Alcatraz”
A group of adventurous bovines apparently took “spring break” to a new level, briefly escaping from their pasture on Old Sudbury Road before being returned to their enclosure with no harm done. The cows were photographed by alert resident Julie Brogan after they apparently escaped from their enclosure and strolled down the road on a…
Drumlin announces days for kids with special needs
Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary announces new Family Farm Days—free, accessible explorations for families with children with special needs throughout the spring and summer. Family Farm Days will offer a fun and engaging way to build community within a setting that welcomes and encourages people of all abilities to participate in a variety of farm and…
Three chances to get your hands dirty and help the land
It’s garlic mustard pulling season! Please help eradicate this invasive plant. There are several “group pulls” you can join: Neighborhood pull—April 26 through May 31 Conservation pull—Saturday, May 17 from 9 a.m. to noon DeCordova Sculpture Park pull—meet at the far end of the parking lot. To volunteer, contact Jane at 781-259-2612 or laytonj@lincolntown.org. Get free…
More things to do in Lincoln this month
Theater now, music later on at L-S The LSB Players at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School will stage the final two performances of The 39 Steps tonight and tomorrow, May 2 and 3, at 7:30 p.m. in Kirschner Auditorium. Based on the classic Hitchcock movie, The 39 Steps is an hilarious farce of mistaken identity, who done it,…
Program offers low-cost rain barrels
Haven’t installed a rain barrel yet? Did you install one last year and need a second one to collect more water? The Lincoln Water Department has again teamed up with Upcycle Products Inc. to offer low-cost barrels. Order them online by May 10 from the Upcycle.com website (click on the Lincoln form in the right hand column). The barrels…