Daily Archives: May 23, 2025


Sunday, June 8, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Garden Tour with Jess Zander

Tour a celebrity garden on Sunday, June 8, from 3 – 5 pm. Social media favorite and founder of You Can Do It Gardening, Jess Zander is opening the gate to her stunning home garden, and you are invited. To support on of her favorite nonprofits, Wright-Locke Farm, Jess is offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at the garden she’s lovingly cultivated over the past 15 years. As a dedicated farm board member, Jess dreamed up this unique opportunity for fellow garden lovers to explore what’s blooming, discover her favorite plants, and get inspired by her evolving garden projects. Light refreshments will be served, and all proceeds go directly to Wright-Locke Farm. $75. Register at https://www.wlfarm.org/garden-tour/


Saturday, May 31, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – Dragonfly Field Trip

Join Athol Bird & Nature Club President Dave Small on May 31 in search of early season dragonflies (and butterflies) starting at the Mount Grace Land Trust Eagle Reserve in Royalston, Massachusetts. As time allows, a look at nearby Birch Hill WMA and Millers River will be included. Meet at 10 am at the parking area for Birch Hill opposite 69 Winchendon Road in Royalston. There are no facilities in the general area, so please be self-contained with food, water, snacks, insect repellant, sunscreen, binoculars, camera, bug net, and shoes for wading in shallow water. The program is free and open to all. For additional information contact Dave Small at Dave@atholbirdclub.org