Wright-Locke Farm is excited to announce an exhibit of farm photography, The photos will be on display in the historic 1827 Barn through May 31. Make Hay While the Sun Shines is a compilation of work from participants in the Farm’s adult photo walks. These talented photographers captured the beauty of our farmstead and the moments nature takes your breath away. The exhibit is free and open to the public during the following hours: Wednesdays through Fridays, 1 – 3, and Saturdays, 10 – 2. A special thank you to the Winchester Cultural Council and Litho-Craft Printing for. helping make this exhibit possible.
Join Wright-Locke Farm in Winchester in our next series of herbal classes, Elderberry! The class on February 10 at 6:30 pm will be led by Sarah O’Neill.
Known for its immune boosting properties the Elderberry has many health benefits. We will explore the Elder plant folklore, historical uses, medicinal properties and cultivation methods.
Each participant will take home a .5 lb bag of frozen elderberries to craft their own unique Elderberry syrup to incorporate in your wellness routine.
Registration Cost
Pricing includes the class and the cost for the elderberries. Tier A $55 (pay-it-forward/Cummings Foundation match!) Tier B $45 (cost to run the class) Tier C $35 (reduced price)
Late winter in New England often features cold nights and warmer days, providing ideal conditions for the “running of the sap” in our sugar maples. This sap is vital to the health of the tree and has also created economic opportunities for local farmers who harvest the sap and boil it down to produce maple syrup.
Join Roland “Boot” Boutwell and Wright-Locke Farm in Winchester on either Saturday, February 8, Sunday, February 9, or Sunday, February 23 from 10:30 – 12:30 for a morning where we’ll take a close look at some majestic maple trees, identify the various species, and taste sap right from the bucket. We’ll talk about the history of maple sugaring and discuss just how sap is turned into syrup. We’ll conclude by boiling down a small amount of sap so we can watch it turn into syrup. In a blind taste test, we’ll see who can tell the difference between real 100% maple syrup and a typical “pancake and waffle syrup” made mostly of corn syrup.
Kick off the holiday season with an evening of cheese tasting, grazing board arranging, and festive beverages at Wright-Locke Farm in Winchester. Join us on Thursday, December 5th, for a special Holiday Cheeseboard Arranging Workshop led by Life.Love.Cheese.
We’ll be sampling four delicious American artisanal cheeses, paired with a festive holiday drink. Then, we’ll guide you through arranging a 9-inch grazing board using those cheeses and a variety of holiday-themed accompaniments. Whether you’re looking to perfect your holiday hosting skills or simply enjoy a cozy evening of culinary creativity, this workshop is the perfect way to start the season.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your cheeseboard arranging skills while enjoying a fun and festive evening on the farm. Perfect for all cheese enthusiasts and anyone looking to add a special touch to their holiday celebrations.
Join photographer and Wright-Locke Farm educator Sue D’Arcy Fuller on September 15 at 8 am in an informative and fun early morning photo walk to capture the first rays and morning dew on the harvest at Wright Locke Farm! Slow down and experience the farm and woods through your own creative vision with new friends.
We will meet in the historic 1827 barn at Wright-Locke Farm in Winchester and spend the first 30 minutes discussing photographic composition, lighting, shadow, and ideas to bring new perspectives to your photography. After that, we will go outside to walk around the farm and the woods with various planned stops to capture the beautiful farm harvest including vegetables and flowers, plus candid portraits of the chickens and goats.
If we are lucky, the weather will provide us with golden light to bathe the beautiful old farm buildings and scenes, allowing us to create some stunning images.
On this walk, we will emphasize the early morning light at a very special time on the farm when the vegetables and flowers are fully out. Photographers of all skill levels are encouraged to attend!
It will not be a strenuous walk, but participants should be able to walk for about a mile on trails with uneven terrain. Make sure to dress appropriately for the forecasted weather at the time of the class. Any type camera is welcome, digital or film, including phones.
Cost Tiered pricing available: Tier A $45 (pay-it-forward/Cummings Foundation match!) Tier B $35 (cost to run the class) Tier C $25 (reduced price)
Learn about the trees, plants, and shrubs native to New England in late summer. Naturalist Jeff Adams will teach you all the basic characteristics as you stroll around Wright-Lock Farm and Whipple Hill in Winchester on August 17 from 9:30 – noon. Beginners are welcome on this very educational walk. Tiered pricing available: Tier A $25 (pay-it-forward/Cummings Foundation match!) Tier B $20 (cost to run the class) Tier C $15 (reduced price)
Wright-Locke Farm is thrilled to welcome Chef Claudia Catalano to Wright-Locke Farm for her first class with us, “Sicilian Summer.” Join us on June 26 for an evening of delicious, authentic Sicilian cooking and celebrate the vibrant flavors of the season.
In this hands-on class, Chef Claudia will guide you through the creation of three delightful Sicilian dishes:
Homemade Potato Gnocchi with Spring Herb Pesto: Learn the art of making light and fluffy gnocchi from scratch, paired with a fresh and flavorful spring herb pesto.
Asparagus and Pecorino Fritters: Discover how to make crispy, savory fritters that showcase the perfect combination of tender asparagus and tangy pecorino cheese.
Strawberry Ricotta Crostata: Finish the evening with a delicious dessert, crafting a beautiful crostata filled with creamy ricotta and sweet strawberries.
The class fee is $70, with tiered pricing options available. This fee covers all ingredients and materials. Participants will have the opportunity to enjoy the dishes they prepare in a relaxed and enjoyable setting.
Don’t miss this opportunity to cook alongside Chef Claudia Catalano and immerse yourself in the flavors of a Sicilian summer. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!
On Saturday, April 27, 2024, Antioch University New England will return to Wright-Locke Farm for In Bloom in Massachusetts. Wright-Locke is an intriguing operating farm, backed up against a big chunk of conservation land, right-in-the-middle-of-the-north-of-Boston suburbs; but easy to access from downtown. With the collaboration of the Boston Outdoor Preschool Network, there is an excellent program line-up for this event.
The morning keynote will be given by Ashley Brailsford, Founder of Unearthing Joy in Nashville, Tennessee. Creating nature-based curriculum and programs that center diverse cultural perspectives can be challenging, but is necessary for transforming outdoor spaces into inclusive places. This keynote will share practical strategies and examples from programs that center the stories and roles of Black, Indigenous and Other People of the Global Majority in nature education. Ashley Brailsford, PhD is an early childhood educator and nature enthusiast who launched Unearthing Joy to guide the development of culturally-centered, nature-based programming for families, community groups and organizations that center the stories and contributions of Indigenous, Black and other people of the global majority. Her experiences in teaching, professorship, curriculum development and leadership in education coupled with time spent as an outdoor guide informs her programming and development process to transform outdoor spaces into inclusive places that honor culture, explore justice and unearth joy.
There are also a number of fascinating workshops and panels focusing on early childhood education and nature. Complete information may be found HERE. $125.
Come to a free talk at Wright-Locke Farm on February 27 at 7 pm organized by Winchester’s Fast Forest on The Importance of Critical Habitats. One baby chickadee “costs” 1000 caterpillars! Come hear the WIN Fast Forest Founder and Director tell us about the cost of chickadees (and other birds); why caterpillars rock; and why mature forests are crucial to the earth’s well being. Prassede Calabi (PhD) will discuss what forests have to do with food pyramids, why we all need to eat our ‘brights’, and how to keep those chickadees going. The Fast Forest project being planted at Wright-Locke Farm is part of a global movement to restore forests as quickly as possible. By supercharging the soil and planting native mature-forest species, Grow Local for The Planet aims to grow New England forests in 20 years instead of 150! Come learn about the mission and how you can get involved.
