An explanation of mylar streamers being planted alongside Breakneck Hill. Read the full article → from Update on Breakneck Hill Roadside Meadow (Updated)
Update on Breakneck Hill Roadside Meadow (Updated)
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Stewardship Committee explains its approach to “Roadside Meadow” at Breakneck Hill
Answering questions about wildflowers and grass killed along the roadside, the committee outlined its reasoning and method for killing non-native plants and grasses, and its long term vision for flowers to bloom in 2026–2027
Earlier this month, I shared questions that a resident asked the Stewardship Committee to answer about a roadside area of Breakneck Hill Conservation Land. Now, I’m following up with the committee’s promised response. Read the full article → from Stewardship Committee explains its approach to “Roadside Meadow” at Breakneck Hill
Pollination Potluck Picnic — Saturday
This Saturday is the third annual “Pollination Potluck Picnic”. The event is put on by Southborough’s Open Space Preservation Commission (OSPC) and Southborough Open Land Foundation (SOLF).
The public is invited to join them and the MetroWest Conservation Alliance’s Bumble Bee Project for a picnic lunch that celebrates efforts to protect native pollinators. Read the full article → from Pollination Potluck Picnic — Saturday
Native Plants & Pollinators Art Reception this Friday
A Southborough gallery is opening an exhibit focused on nature and “native” beauty. Read the full article → from Native Plants & Pollinators Art Reception this Friday
Call for Art celebrating “Native Plants and Pollinators”
Apothecary Artists and Gallery is inviting artists to submit artwork to include in a juried exhibit “inspired by the beauty and vitality of native plants and native pollinators.” Read the full article → from Call for Art celebrating “Native Plants and Pollinators”
Biodiversity Through Pollination Garden Tour — Saturday
Celebrating 10 years of researching and "restoring" at-risk pollinators through the Beecology native plant garden
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
“Growing Wild”: Grab a free kit starting Friday and/or “pledge your garden”
Starting May 30th (while supplies last), Gulbankian Farm is among the nurseries giving out native plant kits as part of a state initiative to support pollinators.
In an effort to support pollinators, Massachusetts has partnered with nurseries, parks and reservations to distribute free “starter kits” for gardening with native plants. It’s part of their “Growing Wild” initiative for National Pollinators Month in June. Read the full article → from “Growing Wild”: Grab a free kit starting Friday and/or “pledge your garden”
’25 Winter Sow program – 2nd Round
Register now to pickup native plant seeds this Saturday
If you’d like to have plants in your yard and around the community this summer that support native pollinators, sign up now to pickup the seeds this winter to make that happen. Read the full article → from ’25 Winter Sow program – 2nd Round
Winter Sow Seed Pickup & Sowing Workshop – Sunday (Updated)
If you’d like to have plants in your yard and around the community this summer that support native pollinators, sign up now to sow the seeds this winter to make that happen. Read the full article → from Winter Sow Seed Pickup & Sowing Workshop – Sunday (Updated)
Native plant seed cleaning – Saturday (Updated)
This weekend is OSPC's "Seed Cleaning and Packaging Workshop". The first round of this year's Winter Sow project will kickoff next week.
The public is invited to join the Open Space Preservation Commission in preparing native plant seeds to be sown this winter. And, make plans to sign up for the upcoming seed distribution for the Winter Sow program. Read the full article → from Native plant seed cleaning – Saturday (Updated)
“Save the Pollinators, Save the Planet”— Jan 16
In ten days, the Gardeners are holding a special free talk. They hope you’ll join them to learn about the importance of supporting pollinators and how to do it. Read the full article → from “Save the Pollinators, Save the Planet”— Jan 16
Explore attracting pollinators to your garden — Tuesday
The Southborough Library is bringing back Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens for another gardening workshop this Tuesday. This time the focus is on doing something that is good for both the environment and your garden. Read the full article → from Explore attracting pollinators to your garden — Tuesday
Pollination Potluck Picnic and Garden Tour — Saturday
OSPC & the Bumble Bee Project are inviting people to enjoy a picnic at the Whit Beals Biodiversity Through Pollination Garden that is successfully supporting at-risk pollinators. Read the full article → from Pollination Potluck Picnic and Garden Tour — Saturday
Plant Sale added to Native Pollination Preservation Garden Tour (Updated)
A sale of plants to support native pollinators has been added to this Sunday’s tour of gardens encouraging the public to view native plants and learn about the benefits of planting them at home. Read the full article → from Plant Sale added to Native Pollination Preservation Garden Tour (Updated)