Daily Archives: July 17, 2014

Wednesday, July 25, 9:00 am – 12:00 noon – Nature Hike at Rutland Brook Sanctuary

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There are 4 miles of trails at Mass Audubon’s Rutland Brook Wildlife Sanctuary. On Wednesday, July 25 (foul weather date Thursday, July 26) after a short walk alongside Connor Pond, we’ll hike 3-4 miles of moderate-to-strenuous—depending upon our group–interlinking trails that wind through cathedral-like stands of hemlocks and white pine. Rutland Brook loop trail follows the hemlock-lined brook and is a nice place to cool off in the summer. This is the height of the nesting season for our breeding birds, so we’ll be looking for some not-so-obvious signs of successful nestings. We’ll also take time to enjoy other interesting features such as butterflies, plants, animal sign, etc. Participants may wish to bring cameras, insect repellent, and drinks/lunch. Food and beverages also available at Petersham Country Store before or after the outing. Meet at 9 am at the sanctuary parking area next to Connor Pond, bearing left off Pat Connor Road.  Pat Connor Road is on the east side of Route 32/122 in Petersham, Massachusetts.  For more information email hubbardstonnatureclub@yahoo.com.

Friday, August 15 – Sunday, August 17 – Homestead Resort’s In the Garden Weekend

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The Omni Homestead Resort is once again pleased to partner with the American Horticultural Society for the 16th Annual In the Garden Weekend, August 15 – 17.  The AHS educates and inspires people of all ages to become successful and environmentally responsible gardeners by advancing the art and science of horticulture.  Speakers this year include Jack Douglas, President and CEO of Douglas Associates, Landscape Architects and Designers since 1982, Margaret (Fred) Douglas, Landscape designer with Douglas Associates and a certified landscape designer with the Virginia Society of Landscape Designers, photographer Roger Foley, Ed Clark, Co-founder and President of the Wildlife Center of Virginia, one of the world’s leading hospitals for wildlife, and Andre Viette, horticulturist, author and lecturer.  The hotel’s garden package, which includes a one year membership in the AHS, is $513 per person for 2 nights, taxes and resort charge not included.  The package consists of room accommodations, breakfast and dinner daily, a welcome reception with the speakers, seminars and breaks, wine tasting, Saturday lunch, Chef demonstration, and a tour of Omni Homestead Gardens.  For complete itinerary visit http://www.thehomestead.com/media/1783368/inthegardenpromoprogram.pdf.