Daily Archives: November 8, 2019

Saturday, November 16, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Geology Walk

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If you think you know all of the history of World’s End in Hingham, step back in time with registered geologist and long-time Trustees volunteer, Les Tyrala, to look for evidence of the ancient igneous bedrock, volcanoes, submarine mudslides, and rugged mountain rivers within this portion of the 400 Millenia old Boston Basin.  Also, we will look for direct evidence of the last period of glaciation that ended about 9,500 years ago here in southeastern New England. The Walk is Saturday, November 16 from 1 – 3, and is free for Trustees members, $5 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.thetrustees.org/things-to-do/south-of-boston/event-49545.html

Wear sturdy footwear as the terrain is uneven and rocky along portions of the trails.  This walk is limited to 18 attendees.  Children (11 and older), and dogs on leash, are welcome.

Parking is expressly prohibited outside of the property’s parking facilities and vehicles parked along Martin’s Lane or other neighborhood streets shall be subject to ticketing and towing at the vehicle owner’s expense.

Sunday, November 24, 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm – Thanksgiving Candle Ring

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Betsy Williams will conduct a Thanksgiving Candle Ring workshop on November 24 from 12:30 – 3 at Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston. Decorate your Thanksgiving table with a lush wreath of boxwood, flowers and berries accented with seasonal fruits, vegetables, nuts and preserved leaves . Working in a base of wet floral foam attached to a plastic tray, we will combine flowers and leaves in rich autumn colors with vegetables, fruits, nuts and berries to create a striking harvest centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table. Properly cared for, your candle ring will last through December. When Thanksgiving is over, replace the harvest accents with winter holiday decorations. The finished ring measures about 15″ across. The center can comfortably hold candles or a compote. Be sure to bring floral scissors and an apron. Fee ($80 for Tower Hill members, $94 for nonmembers) includes all materials.

Betsy Williams teaches, lectures and writes about living with herbs and flowers. A gardener and herb grower since 1972, Betsy trained as a florist in Boston and England. She combines her floral and gardening skills with an extensive knowledge of history, plant lore and seasonal celebrations. Betsy is the author of several books on the uses and stories of herbs and flowers. She has appeared on the Discovery Channel and greater Boston cable stations as well as local and national radio talk shows. Betsy lectures and teaches locally and nationally.

Wednesday, November 13, 6:00 pm – Voyager, Visitors, and Home

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Join Dale Monette on November 13 as he debuts his newest book of wildlife images, Voyagers, Visitors and Home. This book focuses on birds that visit New England just for a stopover during migration, birds that spend months here, or birds and mammals that live here and call New England home. The project was five years in the making and many miles traveled, not to mention the gallons of blood lost to mosquitoes in ponds and swamps! Here are the images and the stories behind them. Also included is a section on the successful bald eagle introduction as a nesting species to Massachusetts that took place at The Quabbin Reservoir during the 1980’s by MassWildlife. From great gray owls to red-backed voles come by and see what, where and who I found in my travels around New England.. This is also the annual dinner meeting of the Athol Bird & Nature Club, which will be held again at the Athol American Legion.

Reservations are required for the dinner and must be received by Tuesday, November 6. There will be two dinner options available for a $15.00 donation, stuffed chicken or vegetarian lasagna, please indicate your preference when making the reservation. To reserve your meal call and pay in advance by credit card: Online Reservation  Pay at the door (cash or check to ABNC). Call Cindy Hartwell at 978-828-7665,  or email cindyhartwell56@gmail.com She will call or email you back with a confirmation of your reservation. No reservations are necessary for the program. The event will also feature our always popular tin can auction; participants are encouraged to bring not more than 3 (or items that can be bundled to three items) to donate.