1. Conservation Associates Interpret Wenakeening Woods

by Paul Saulnier 2/17/12

February 12, 2012. Members of the Holliston Conservation Commission Associates and others, led by local naturalist Mark Connelly, walked the orange trail and a portion of the blue trail of Wenakeening Woods under clear blue skies and 20 degree weather. In spite of the freezing temperatures this pair of Mallards had plenty of open water near the rail trail which borders Wenakeening Woods.

2. Sharing Your Hike

by Bobby Blair 2/17/12

What's 2,180 miles long and travels 14 states? [comments:2]

3. Top Ten Perennial Picks for Jazzing Up Your Garden

by Joan Butler 2/15/12

While attending New England Grows earlier this month, atrade show that highlights new trends in landscaping and horticulture, I heard that Tony Avent was scheduled to speak. His topic was “100 Perennials I Wouldn’t Garden Without”, and I knew I couldn’t miss it.

4. Conservation Commission Meets February 14th

by Bobby Blair 2/14/12

A number of discussions and public hearings were postponed Tuesday night.

5. Conservation Commission Vacancy

by Press Release 2/8/12

(photo by Rick Kattman) Notice of Volunteer Position Opening Conservation Commissioner The Holliston Conservation Commission, a seven-member board, currently has an opening. If you are a Holliston resident with an interest in conservation issues, and would like to serve your Town on a volunteer board, then the Commission encourages you to apply for this position; no experience is necessary.

6. Another Walk in Wenakeening Woods

by Mary Curran 2/8/12

If you wanted to walk the Wenakeening Woods last Sunday but were not able to make it, or if you did go on the walk sponsored by the Hopkinton Trails and Upper Charles Conservation Land Trust and would like to walk there again, the Holliston Conservation Associates will be hosting a walk, led by Marc Connelly, at Wenakeening Woods on Sunday Feb. 12th at 10 AM.

7. Wenakeening Woods Welcomes Walkers

by Paul Saulnier 2/6/12

Members of the Hopkinton Trials Club and Holliston residents listen to Jim Weiler, president of the Upper Charles Conservation Land Trust, owner of Wenakeening Woods, describe the 108 acres of preserved woodlands and the marked trails the walker are about walk.

8. Fourth Annual Fire and Ice at Lake Winthrop

by Bobby Blair 2/5/12

There was fire but no ice at the Fourth Annual Lake Winthrop Watershed Association's Fire and Ice Event..

9. Siberian Cyprus

by Jana Milbocker 2/3/12

Microbiota decusatta, commonly known as Siberian cypress, is a relatively newcomer to the horticultural scene

10. Rep. Dykema Receives Environmental Leadership Award

by Leah Robins 2/3/12

Rep. Dykema Receives Environmental Leadership Award from Massachusetts Nursery and Landscape Association State Representative Carolyn Dykema (D-Holliston) was honored to receive the 2012 Environmental Leadership Award from the Massachusetts Nursery and Landscape Association, Inc. (MNLA) at the annual New England Grows Convention on February 2, 2012. [comments:8]

11. Hellebore Foetidus: A True Winter Charmer

by Jana Milbocker 1/31/12

Hellebore foetidus has many uses in the landscape. With its intriguing, finely cut, dark green foliage, it makes an interesting and nearly evergreen groundcover for average to dry shade

12. Walk in Wenakeening Woods This Sunday

by Paul Saulnier 1/31/12

Get some fresh air and burn off a few calories before the game. Join in an easy walk in Holliston's Wenakeening Woods on February 5, 2012 at 1:00 PM.

13. Fire and Ice Event May be Iffy

by Bobby Blair 1/30/12

Is it global warming or just a fluke that Lake Winthrop is still not safe to walk upon? [comments:2]

14. Preserve the Bullard Farm Artifacts

by Martha DeWolf 1/23/12

As a descendant of Henry Bullard, former member of the BMFA, former farm manager for the BMFA and current biographer of the nineteenth century Bullard farm, I know the property very well. In 1991 the Bullard Memorial Farm Association, (BMFA) argued that the land itself was an irreplaceable archeological resource due to the presence of some 300 prehistoric artifacts and was the possible site for future archeological research. [comments:2]

15. Bullard Farm Winter Walk: January 29, 2012

by Tara Hathaway 1/22/12

16. Protecting Holliston's Environment

by Bobby Blair 1/21/12

Casino and Solar Farm figure into Holliston's environment...

17. Bullard Farm Solar Hearing Continued

by Paul Saulnier 1/20/12

January 19, 2012. Neighbors of the Bullard Memorial Farm returned to Town Hall to participate in the public hearing that the Planning Board scheduled for site plan review and to rule on the removal of seven trees along Bullard Street, a designated scenic road. [comments:1]

18. Agricultural Commission Meets

by Bobby Blair 1/18/12

Ag/Com to present Vanishing of the Bees movie at the Middle School... [comments:3]

19. Holliston Upper Charles Rail Trail Right of Way Secured

by Robert Weidknecht 1/16/12

The time has arrived for the Holliston Section of the Upper Charles Rail Trail. The Town has been dealing with CSX Transportation, owner of the railbed, for over thirteen years and five months. Yes, thirteen years and five months. [comments:1]

20. Protecting Holliston’s Environment

by Lisa Kaplan 1/8/12

Holliston Democratic Town Committee is hosting a discussion of the who, what, where, when and how of preserving Holliston’s environment. The event will take place Saturday, January 21, at 11 a.m. in the Gilman Room at the Holliston Town Library and is open to the public. [comments:3]

21. Water Department & Conservation Discuss Demolished Building

by Paul Saulnier 1/3/12

January 3, 2012. The Conservation Commission held an administrative hearing on their enforcement order issued to the Water Depratment for demolishing a building at 1995 Washington Street, better known as the entrance to well #4. [comments:1]

22. Seeds or Gold Flakes

by Bobby Blair 1/2/12

The price of planting that backyard garden will soon require you to take out a loan.

23. Winter Farmer's Market

by Tony Lulek 1/2/12

Natick Winter Farmer's Market... Opening on January 7th, Metrowest Medical Center, Leonard Morse Hospital, Natick

24. Christmas Tree Disposal

by Bill Tobin 12/26/11

Christmas trees are fun to buy or cut and decorate, but when the time comes to dispose of them, what do you do? Boy Scout Troop 76 has the perfect answer.

25. Small Building, Big Problems

by Paul Saulnier 12/23/11

So how do you turn a mole hill of a problem into a mountain of problems? Unfortunately, the Water Department has figured out a way to do just that. [comments:1]