Learn about Farrington Nature Linc This year in Lincoln, nearly 2,000 city children experienced the peace and freedom of nature with the Nature Linc project at Farrington’s 75 acres just off Route 2 (see the Lincoln Squirrel, April 17, 2015). Nature Linc provides a connection to the natural world for children who otherwise might never…
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Ms. G predicts six more weeks of winter
Ms. G, the Massachusetts State Groundhog residing at Drumlin Farm, saw her shadow this morning, meaning there will be six more weeks of winter—though if it’s anything like this week, no one will mind except the skiers. Ms. G began her Groundhog Day meteorology career at Drumlin in 2008. Organizers began collecting signatures (mostly from underage…
By the light of the silvery moon (Lincoln Through the Lens)
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Ms. G is getting ready to emerge (or not)
Mass Audubon’s Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary is set to host its annual Groundhog Day event on Tuesday, Feb. 2. Watch Ms. G, the official state groundhog of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, as she wakes from her winter hibernation and decides whether or not spring will come early this year. Drumlin Farm will be open on February 2…
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Two sessions on what to do when a family member dies The first days after a family member dies can be heart-breaking, but knowing what you need to do can help ease the stress. Residents of all ages are invited to come to Bemis Hall on Friday, Nov. 20 at 1 p.m. or the Town…
Late fall camouflage? Not so much (Lincoln Through the Lens)
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Learn about coywolves and beavers in LLCT programs
The Lincoln Land Conservation Trust is serving up programs on local wild animals and a nature walk in early November. Learn about coyotes and coywolves Ever wondered if there was a wolf in your back yard? Come to “Eastern Coywolves: Ecology and Behavior” with Jonathan Way on Sunday, Nov. 1 from 4-5:30 p.m. in Bemis…
Heron go bragh! (Lincoln Through the Lens)
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October doings from the Council on Aging
Here are the October activities hosted by the Lincoln Council on Aging.
Hot jazz for a cool fall afternoon
October 1 at 2:30 p.m.
Whether you like your jazz hot or cool, you’ll love the Trad Jazz Sextet free concert on Thursday, Oct. 1 at 2:30 p.m. at Bemis Hall. This roving band of jazz-lovin’ retirees will have you on your feet dancing one minute, then reminiscing to favorites that will bring back sweet memories the next. Nothing is better for lifting your mood than music, so treat yourself to an afternoon of fun, entertainment, and uplifting old-timey tunes.
Wellness clinics for all ages
October 2 at 10 a.m.
All Lincoln residents are invited to meet with a nurse at Lincoln Woods’ Community Building at 50 Wells Rd. on Friday, Oct. 2 from 10 a.m. to noon. These clinics are funded by the Ogden Codman Trust and provided by Emerson Hospital Home Care.
Mystery animal (Lincoln Through the Lens)
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