For ten years, a pollinator garden at Breakneck Hill has served as a “Beecology” research site for “how creating functional pollination systems can help preserve biodiversity.”
This Saturday, the Open Space Preservation Commission and Stewardship Committee are celebrating the milestone by inviting the public to tour the garden and learn about the “significant gains in populations of at-risk pollinators. Read the full article → from Biodiversity Through Pollination Garden Tour — Saturday
If you’re looking for something to do in town during daylight hours (alone or with family/friends), this month is a great time to explore the trails at Beals Preserve. I’m sharing an update, with a focus on organizers’ annual Call for Poetry. Read the full article → from Art on the Trails beckons; Inspired poetry due July 31st
To raise funds for Southborough’s 300th anniversary celebrations in two years, the Tricentennial Committee has been selling engraved bricks. Now they are promoting a deal to offer discounts for group orders. Read the full article → from Tricentennial Brick Fundraiser: Group Discount
Southborough Youth & Family Services is trying to better assess the needs of our community that the Town should be supporting. To do that, they are asking volunteers to “make a difference” by giving an hour of their time. Read the full article → from SYFS asking people to share their “Community Needs”
Around 10:00 am wifi went down at my home and across a big region of Southborough. I learned from Facebook that everyone impacted is a Verizon Fios customer. Read the full article → from Verizon Fios down for a chunk of town (Updated)
Every year, veterans in town hold a ceremony to “retire” worn out flags “with dignity”. You can participate or drop your own flag off in advance. Read the full article → from Retire your old flags respectfully
I’m taking another look at the camps being offered in Southborough. focusing on sports camps/clinics — including two I just learned about. Read the full article → from Sign up for Sports Camps/Clinics
A week from tomorrow, artists will install works alongside the Beals Preserve trails for the 9th annual Art on the Trails exhibit. Organizers have announced the artists selected to be part of the “Number 9” themed exhibit. Read the full article → from Art on the Trails Installation — June 14 (Updated)
The Southborough Food Pantry is seeking donations to help their members in need. Read the full article → from Food Pantry’s current needs
Southborough’s public schools get out in less than four weeks. For parents who haven’t signed their kids up for any camps this summer, I’m sharing updated details and reminders of the camps that are offered in Southborough. Read the full article → from Sign up for Summer Camps
Here is the information you need to observe Memorial Day in Southborough. Events begin with the annual flag placement in the rural cemetery Friday night. Read the full article → from Memorial Day Observances
Southborough Youth & Family Services is trying to better assess the needs of our community that the Town should be supporting. To do that, they are asking volunteers to “make a difference” by giving an hour of their time. Read the full article → from Survey seeks answers on our “Community Needs”
Southborough Youth & Family Services asked me to highlight two talks that SYFS believes are of value to the community.One is helpful for any adults. But both are promoted as especially helpful (and timely) for parents. Read the full article → from Talks on “Value of Validation” and “Digital Wellness”
To prepare for summer, Southborough Recreation is again offering multiple classes for tweens and teens to learn about how to safely take care of themselves or others.
One of the options is a course that adults can also take advantage of to learn how to respond in an emergency. Read the full article → from Safety instruction classes: Safe @ Home, Babysitting, and CPR/AED