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  • Sunday, July 19, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Sturbridge-Brimfield Second Annual Open Garden Tour

    Presented to you by the Sturbridge Gardeners Community in cooperation with Central Mass South Chamber of Commerce, the 2nd Annual Open Garden Tour in Sturbridge and Brimfield will take place July 19 from 10-4.

    Take a stroll through the most inspiring gardens in the towns of Sturbridge-Brimfield —meet local growers, discover hidden gems, and celebrate the beauty of our community in bloom! This annual event celebrates the beauty, creativity, and community spirit of local gardeners across Sturbridge, Brimfield, and neighboring towns. Your ticket purchase directly supports the success of the event funding essential supplies and logistics. $20 – $25. Register at https://www.simpletix.com/e/2nd-annual-open-garden-tours-2025-sturbrid-tickets-219390 *

    Following the tour, attend a reception at The Brimfield Winery. Join fellow garden enthusiasts for a relaxing evening of wine tasting and camaraderie at the Brimfield winery. It’s the perfect way to conclude your garden tour day! Wine tasting is $10 at the door.

    *Program and maps will be available online with ticket purchase.

    Don’t miss this chance to immerse yourself in the beauty and tranquility of some of the local gardens in Sturbridge- Brimfield. Whether you’re looking for inspiration for your own garden, seeking expert advice, or simply wanting to enjoy a day surrounded by nature, the 2nd Annual Open Garden Tours 2025 is an event not to be missed!

    Thank you for being part of this special event. Enjoy the tour, and may you find as much joy in exploring these gardens as we did in creating them.

  • Friday, March 11, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm – Swamp Things

    Friday, March 11, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm – Swamp Things

    The Soil and Water Conservation Society, Southern New England Chapter, will hold its 2016 Winter Conference on Friday, March 11, from 8 – 4 at the Publick House Historic Inn in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. Timber “swamp” mats have been used for decades by forestry and linear energy projects to facilitate low-impact, temporary equipment access across wetlands and waterways. Composite material products emerged more recently; installation methods and other project elements are changing in response. Meanwhile, federal, state and local regulations governing temporary wetland crossings in southern New England have evolved; and requirements for the same project may vary by location.

    SWAMP THINGS will bring together regional experts in the fields of energy transmission management, wetland crossing construction and the various levels of environmental regulation to describe how wetland crossings are designed, permitted, constructed and restored. Manufacturers and suppliers of timber and composite mat systems will exhibit and promote their products as solutions to access issues. The program will provide a forum for the exchange of ideas, concerns and hopefully solutions. SWCS members $50, nonmembers $65. Register at www.swcssnec.org/winter/.

  • Sunday, September 20, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – The Big MOE

    Experience the Massachusetts Outdoor Expo (“The Big MOE”) at the Hamilton Rod and Gun Club grounds in Sturbridge, Massachusetts on Sunday, September 20, 2015 from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. This FREE, family-oriented event celebrates outdoor skills, nature, art, and wildlife. With over 45 activity stations, there’s something for everyone at The Big MOE! Stations include sporting dog demonstrations, fishing, bird box building, archery, mountain biking, kayaking, trap shooting, and more. For a complete listing of activity stations, please visit www.FawnsExpo.com.

    Convenient, off-site parking will be provided at the Sturbridge Business Park at 660 Main Street (Rte. 20) and FREE shuttle bus transportation will run nonstop from the Business Park to the Big MOE throughout the day. On-site parking is reserved for volunteer staff and those requiring handicapped access (plate required).

  • Saturday, March 19, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm – So You Want to Have a Vegetable Garden!

    Planning your first vegetable garden or hoping to improve the quality of your backyard vegetable garden? Join the staff at Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road in Sturbridge on Saturday, March 19, beginning at 8:30 am,  for this full-day workshop to learn practical information and environmentally-sound growing techniques for your home garden. No experience necessary. As a special benefit, participants are invited to a series of follow-up demonstrations.  The cost is $30 ($25 for OSV members), and you may register by calling 1-800-733-1830, emailing osvinfo@osv.org, or logging on to www.osv.org.  Photo by Charlie Kellogg.