Daily Archives: February 24, 2014

Tuesday, March 4, 7:30 pm – Agriculture in Paraguay

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Petersham Grange No. 95 will begin its 2014 season on Tuesday, March 4 with a program about agriculture in Paraguay.  Lynne Amsden of Holden, a Grange member and Crop Volunteer, will present a show of slides from her visit to that country.  The Grange meets at 7:30 pm in the Congregational Church Hall on North Main Street in Petersham.  The program is open to the public, and there will be coffee and refreshments after the meeting.

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Sunday, March 2, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – The Secret Life of Cones

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Led by Emerald Necklace docent Barbara Balasa, this informal talk on Sunday, March 2, from 1 – 2:30, focuses on all things coniferous and will feature a hands-on exhibit of a variety of cones from North America, including the infamous “widow-maker.” The program begins at the Shattuck Visitor Center located in the Back Bay Fens across the street from the Museum of Fine Arts, and is free and open to the public.  Image from www.travelinggardener.com.

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