Even without leaves most trees are easily recognizable in winter. Learn to ID about 15 native New England trees (plus non-native invasives) through branching patterns, bark, persistent fruits, growth forms, and habitats. Enjoy the trails at beautiful Wright-Locke Farm and surrounding conservation land on this informative journey. The Wright-Locke Farm class will take place December 5 from 10 – 2:30, with Boot Boutwell, in partnership with MACC. For more information visit www.WLFarm.org
Share the joy of the holiday season with family and friends in the All Seasons Barn as it fills with the aroma of freshly baked cookies. This festive activity is sure to get you in the holiday spirit! There are various time lots available but they fill fast, so register at https://www.wlfarm.org/kitchen-education/#1638543694244-7c801f85-ac08 $60 per table – tables accommodate up to six people. You and your family will have your very own table set up to make Chef Kelcy’s Great-Grandmother’s Holiday Cookie recipe. She will walk you through the process. The chef will take your cookie dough to the back to wrap and chill for you to take home and bake later. You will receive a pre-made and chilled dough to roll out and decorate. As your cookies bake, you’ll enjoy holiday music, coloring, and hot mulled cider. You will leave with your chilled dough, as well as the cookies you all decorated in the workshop. There is an optional take-home WLF “Know Your Farmer” apron available for purchase. This is a family event, not a drop-off. Parents or guardians are required to stay and help make the cooki
On Friday, December 1, support local nonprofits at a lively dance party is being hosted by Covering New England at Wright-Locke Farm’s All Seasons Barn in Winchester. The event will raise money for local nonprofits. Of course, the farm would love it if you picked Wright-Locke Farm from the list at checkout.
Your ticket will cover food and two free drinks. There will be cash prizes for Best Disco/Funk Outfit, Best Dance Couple, and Best Individual Dancer. PLUS… 20% of the event ticket is donated to the nonprofit 501(c)(3) of your choice. For tickets visit https://covering-new-england.ticketleap.com/booty-vortex/
In recent years, Massachusetts has been hit by a string of high-profile wildlife deaths due to rodenticide poisoning, such as Mystic River watershed resident MK the bald eagle this past March. However, incidents like these point to a wider epidemic taking place out of the spotlight. Climate change, a construction boom, and increased human density have led to a dramatic rise in rats in metro areas like Boston. Rat poison usually is the main method for dealing with the problem. But these poisons are killing local wildlife and pets and endanger our young children, while not actually proving at all effective in reducing rodents. In this free November 15 Wright-Locke Farm presentation at 7 pm in the All Seasons Barn, Save Arlington Wildlife founder Laura Kiesel will review facts about rodenticides and their effects on our health and the environment, while offering practical solutions for people to protect their communities from these dangerous poisons.
Registration is now open for Wright-Locke Farm’s Fall Harvest Supper.
Wright-Locke Farm’s Farm Suppers have become something people really look forward to. Delicious seasonal food, and a gorgeous view as the sun sets, will be enhanced with live music from the Potato Shakers this year. The October theme for the dinner on October 19 at 6:30 is Fall Harvest. Complete information may be found at https://www.wlfarm.org/farm-to-table-suppers/ Sign up early – these dinners sell out.
Registration is now open for Wright-Locke Farm’s 3rd Annual So Long Summer Supper.
Wright-Locke Farm’s Farm Suppers have become something people really look forward to. Delicious seasonal food, and a gorgeous view as the sun sets, will be enhanced with live music from the Potato Shakers this year. The September theme for the dinner on September 20 is So Long Summer. Complete information may be found at https://www.wlfarm.org/farm-to-table-suppers/ Sign up early – these dinners sell out.
Join Wright-Locke Farm for a “Party with a Purpose” to say goodbye to summer and welcome the season when New England really shows off. Enjoy live music and gourmet appetizers as you enjoy the farm during the golden hour. This celebration has tiered pricing, and there will be an opportunity to help with some upcoming projects. Click HERE for tickets.
Get ready for those end-of-summer cookouts with an informative workshop at Wright-Locke Farm on August 30 from 6:30 – 8. Learn to pair wine and cheese. Join Kimi from Life. Love. Cheese. to sample the best local cheeses and delicious wines while putting together a show-stopping appetizer. While noshing and sipping, participants will arrange their own 10″ charcuterie platter to take home. The best part: everyone will leave with a few ideas for making a Labor Day celebration memorable. $85. Register through Eventbrite HERE.
The Griffin Museum of Photography will be running an Anthotype class at Wright-Locke Farm in Winchester on August 27 from 9 – noon. Come enjoy a wonderful morning learning how to make plant based prints with Anne Eder, an interdisciplinary artist and educator. There will be a Wednesday evening (September 6) follow up to share finished prints and enjoy a public talk by Anne Eder about her work. Tiered pricing from $105 – $185, plus a $10 materials fee. Register at https://www.wlfarm.org/adult-education-programs/
Turmeric Print – copyright Anne Eder
Would you like to learn how to use seasonal ingredients to make delicious cocktails and mocktails? Join Adrienne, the farmer at Wright-Locke Farm in Winchester, and Amy (Farm to Go) on August 16 at 7 pm in the All Seasons Barn to learn about some great options for using fresh, seasonal herbs, fruits, and flowers in your liquid libations. This class will be focused on the great options available during New England summer. Register at https://www.wlfarm.org/adult-education-programs/
Please note, this class will be more about tasting and less about drinking.
Cost
Tiered pricing available:
Tier A $35 (pay-it-forward)
Tier B $25 (cost to run the class)
Tier C $15 (reduced price)
