The Bacon Free Library has invited the experts at Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens to teach us the nuts and bolts of raised bed gardening, including how to build, fill, site, and plant raised beds. This program will be held on Zoom. Register to receive the Zoom link for this virtual program. Image by congerdesign from Pixabay
The Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens presents a virtual program on Sustainable Gardening. Become a more efficient gardener by learning how to elongate your growing season and maximize your output, all while preserving resources. This program is hosted by the Bacon Free Library. This program will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the program […]
To celebrate all things gardening, stop by the Bacon Free Library on Saturday, April 27th. Bring your homegrown (or store bought) seedlings to swap with others: have 6 tomato plant seedlings but only need 2? Swap them for others that you need. The maximum seedlings to trade is 4. Our Seed Library will also be […]
Spring has Sprung on the Farm! Hop, skip, and jump your way down to the Natick Community Organic Farm on Saturday, May 11th, for a day of: Kids activities! Live Music! Farm demonstrations! Food Trucks! Tickets: https://ncof.givecloud.co/product/FARMFEST24/farm-fest-2024
Join us for this unique experience as you are invited INSIDE the belly of the whale! During your half-hour visit inside Nile, you’ll learn about these majestic creatures, how to protect whales, and about the crucial role whales play in our ecosystem. Outside of the whale there will be interactive exhibits and hands-on activities. This […]
The Natick Historical Society and Natick for Black Lives Matter will host a reading of Frederick Douglass's "What to a Slave is the 4th of July" at 11:00 am at the Common Street Spiritual Center. The celebration continues with the Natick Center Cultural District's Juneteenth event at the First Congregational Church from 1:00 - 4:00 […]
Spring Nature Family Events At First Congregational Church, Natick, 2 East Central St, Natick, MA Terrific Turtles Live Animal Program Saturday, March 22, 1:00-2:00 pm $5.00 per person advance ticket sales only What is the difference between a turtle and a tortoise? How big can a sea turtle grow? Are all turtle shells the same? […]
This is a show-and-tell-and-touch featuring live exotic arthropods from all 4 major groups including Crustaceans, like crabs; Insects; Myriapods, like centipedes; and Arachnids aka spiders. Children see, feel, hear, and even smell these arthropods as they learn about the incredible adaptations that help them survive their world and how they benefit us! For ages 6+. […]
EARTH DAY ALL AROUND NATICK, May 3-4 will feature: Earth-Friendly Fair on Natick Town Common, Saturday 9am-1pm, with informational booths and activities for all ages! Events all over town, Saturday and Sunday, created by YOU - residents, families, community groups, and local organizations. Learn more here.
The Youth Media and Research Lab at Wellesley College is pleased to offer a free STEM workshop for girls and allies 11-15 focused on digital wellbeing and media literacy. This engaging, hands-on session will explore how technology intersects with mental health, online presence, and digital balance—while fostering curiosity and confidence through interactive STEM activities. Online: June 23-27, […]
