by Webmaster | Feb 20, 2018 | Being green, Family Matters, Fitness and Health, Local Cuisine
The new frontier for foodies and farmers is flavor. Customers have come to expect that food at local farmers’ markets will be produced thoughtfully and more sustainably, and include ethical treatment of animals. Now, they also are embracing the local farm model...
by Peggy | Jan 4, 2018 | Being green, Education, Family Matters
Movie nights will take place in the Wakelin Room at the Wellesley Free Library and are free and open to the public, with dinner served! Registration Required. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and screenings start at 6:45 p.m. Following each film will be a brief Q&A and...
by Peggy | Dec 8, 2017 | Being green, Benefit / Volunteer
Since fresh produce is the most nutritious potential food source for fighting hunger, Wellesley Farmers’ Market is working to bring additional local, farm-fresh foods to Wellesley Food Pantry clientele. The Wellesley Farmers’ Market Food Pantry Fund is looking...
by Peggy | Oct 30, 2017 | Being green, Benefit / Volunteer
Every year, in the beginning of November, a little bit of alchemy happens at the Wellesley Village Church in Wellesley center. Somehow, a gently used sweater or an outgrown toy morphs into scholarships for needy students or food for children who are hungry after...
by Peggy | Oct 26, 2017 | Being green, Benefit / Volunteer
This beautiful calendar features images of The Gardens at Elm Bank and the Elm Bank Reservation taken by Wellesley photographer John Harmon. Each month contains advice from our horticulturists intended for growers in our region – tips for gardens, lawns,...
by Peggy | Oct 2, 2017 | Arts, Being green
Falling leaves and temperatures indicate a change in Mother Nature’s modus operandi, a sign that things are slowing down, especially in our gardens. Plants are physically preparing for the dormant period ahead, but, before their long sleep, they put on a...
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