Environment

Conservation, outdoor recreation, agricultural, ecological, and similar activities

Wilson Science & Technology Forum with Peter Baldwin

Peter Baldwin, President of base-e, which focuses on commercialization strategies for emerging Carbon Capture & Sequestration (CCS), Distributed Energy and CleanTech will join us. Pete is a recognized leader in the turbomachinery industry and will speak on the outcomes of the recent international climate meeting, COP28, held each year by the United Nations.

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Winchester Aberjona Clean Up Day

The Winchester Conservation Commission is sponsoring its annual event to improve the habitat, environment and water quality along the Aberjona. We’re organizing it a little differently this year and we’d love to have you join us!

Pick up litter and/or cut back and remove invasives (bittersweet, knotweed, etc. )

4 locations between 9AM - 12PM

  1. Judkins Pond - Meet/join at Griffin Museum parking lot
  2. Behind Stop and Shop - Meet/join at parking lot on the east side of Stop and Shop
  3. Elliot Park - Meet/join at Elliot Park near Wedge Pond
  4. Train tracks near Winchester High School Playing Fields (Ciarcia

Winchester Invasive Plant Clean-Up

Join in this annual event to improve town wetlands and wildlife habitats by cutting back and removing invasives such as bittersweet and knotweed. Activities, from 9 am to noon, will focus on two locations:

  • Davidson Park. Park/meet/join across from parking lot at 120 Cross St. (Winchester Community Park)
  • Borggaard Beach. Park/meet/join at the beach, off Palmer St. between the Palmer St. Housing Development and the Packer Tennis Courts.

We will cut back and remove invasive plants, as identified by the Conservation Commission. Bring pruners / loppers/ work gloves. We will have a few tools available

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Winchester Invasive Plant Clean-Up

Join in this annual event to improve town wetlands and wildlife habitats by cutting back and removing invasives such as bittersweet and knotweed. Activities focus on two areas:

  • Judkins Pond, starting at the Griffin Museum parking lot
  • Borgaard Beach, off Palmer Street between the housing development and the tennis courts

All are welcome. Wear clothing that covers your legs, feet, and arms. Bring your own pruners/loppers and work gloves (a few tools will be available at the site).

RSVP at https://bit.ly/3Y10Wax

Winchester Riverwalk Sculpture Park Opening Ceremony

Arts Winchester is excited to invite you to the opening of Winchester’s new Riverwalk Sculpture Park! Enjoy music by the Winchester High School Octets learn more about the park, its artworks, and its ecology. This event is free and open to the public.

The Griffin Museum next door will host arts events all day, including a cyanotype workshop and a Korean cultural night.

Winchester's 5th Indigenous Peoples' Day Family Celebration

Winchester's 5th Annual Indigenous Peoples' Day Family Celebration is happening on Monday, October 13, from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Wright-Locke Farm!

Starting at 10:00 am, we'll have various activities and advocacy opportunities, both for families with young children as well as for all lifelong learners.

From 11-12, you won't want to miss the Red Hawk Singers and Dancers interactive performance!

We look forward to celebrating this year's IPD with you! Contact office@nfsj.org with any questions.

World of Orchids 2024

The annual three-day show sponsored the the Massachusetts Orchid Society is Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 8–10.  Show Admission is $10 per person. Purchase tickets online, in-person or become a member today. Free admission to current MOS members and children under 8 yrs.

Exhibits & Sales Area are open to public (with admission) on Friday 12:30–5:00 pm, Saturday 10 am–5 pm, and Sunday 10 am–4 pm.