September 15, 2026 – Birdwatching
Oct 6, 2026 – Acton Climate Resilience
March 2, 2027 – Nature of Winter
May 4, 2027 – Creating Floral Designs That Last
September 15, 2026 – Intro to Birdwatching for Gardeners
Date September 15, 2026
Time 10:30am
Location Acton Town Hall Room 204, Acton MA
Speaker Tia Pinney, Mass Audubon Senior Naturalist
Event: Intro to Birdwatching for Gardeners
Do you enjoy birds visiting your gardens, enjoying your flowers. Find out what makes birds unique within the animal kingdom, where and how to locate birds in different settings, and basic bird biology and behavior. Join us for Birdwatching for Gardeners with Tia Pinney from the Mass Audubon.
Oct 6, 2026 – Acton Climate Resilience
Date Oct 6, 2026
Time 10:30am
Location Acton Town Hall
Speakers Ian Bergemann, Acton Community Conservation Specialist
Lauren West, Environmental Analyst Acton Sustainability Office
Shawn Case, Environmental Analyst Acton Water District
Topic Acton Climate Resilience
Summary
Acton is a leader in championing climate issues. Come learn from three young, energetic environmental professionals who are working in our local government. What is the town doing and what can we do? The program will also cover the green transformation of the Red House.
Nov 3, 2026 – Tool Talk
Date Nov 3, 2026
Time 10:30am
Location Acton Town Hall. In person only; No zoom
Speaker Jack Russell, Russell’s Garden Center Wayland
Topic Tool Talk
Summary Jack will discuss choosing, using and maintaining garden tools. What each tool is used for and how to select the right pruner. He will also cover Adaptive Garden Tools.
March 2, 2027 – Nature of Winter
Date March 2, 2027
Time 10:30am
Location Acton Town Hall and zoom
Speaker Tia Pinney, Mass Audubon Senior Naturalist
Topic Nature of Winter
Summary This program will introduce the seasonal dynamics of nature in winter, and provide ideas and resources for observing, appreciating, and supporting wildlife.
May 4, 2027 – Creating Floral Designs That Last
Date May 4, 2027
Time 10:30am
Location Acton Town Hall
Speaker Cathy Fochtman
Topic Creating Floral Designs That Last
Summary Cathy will demonstrate how to create floral designs that stay fresh and beautiful.
June 1, 2027 – Acton Edibles (Members only meeting)
Date June 1, 2027
Time 10:30am
Location St Matthew’s Church; Members only meeting, No zoom
Speaker Russ Cohen, expert forager and author
Topic Acton Edibles
Summary
Russ will teach us about native, edible wild plants that are suitable for adding to your own landscape or nibbling on as you encounter them in other locales. Keys to the identification of each species will be provided, preparation methods, as well as guidelines for safe and environmentally responsible foraging. Russ will bring several samples of foraged goodies made with native species for folks to sip and nibble on.