Did You Know?

Relocating animals is illegal in Massachusetts, and for good reason. The animal may return — even from as far as fifteen miles! Relocated animals may suffer or even die, finding too much competition in the new area. The new habitat may be unsuitable or overpopulated. There is a possibility that unattended young may die. Disease may be contracted or spread to uninfected areas. It is always best to contact experts like the New England Wildlife Center when dealing with wild animals.

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American Landscape Inc. at Sharon View Nursery

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SFOC Events: Fall 2011 – Spring 2012

Snow hike in Sharon For area events sponsored by other organizations, see the Resources page.

Sunday, November 6, at 1 p.m.
Lakeview Meadow and Horizons trail walk. ~1.5 miles, easy. Park at cedar fence lot at Morse and Lakeview Streets, Sharon. Info: 781-784-4625 (Kurt).

Monday, January 16 (Martin Luther King Day), at 1 p.m.
Winter Walk, our annual favorite, followed by hot cider and bagels. Walk along Mountain Street to Borderland State Park's Tisdale site, then back along the Granite Hills Trail upper loop, Friends Trail, and Morse loop (alternatively, walk back on Mountain St.). Park at 282 or 284 Mountain St., Sharon. Info: 781-784-4533 (Rita).

Sunday, February 5, 2012, at 3:45 p.m. at the Sharon Public Library
Film, "Queen of the Sun: What Are the Bees Telling Us?" A look at the global bee crisis, colony collapse disorder, the worldwide disappearance of bees. This engaging and ultimately uplifting film weaves an unusual and dramatic story of the heartfelt struggles of beekeepers, scientists, and philosophers from around the world. Co-sponsored with the Sharon Garden Club. Light refreshments will be served. Info: 781-784-7972 (Alice).

Monday, February 6, 2012 at 6:30 at the Sharon Community Center
Home Composting – Just Do It
Presented by Matthew Ostrow & Vineeta Nagia, co-founders of YCOMP
The February 6th meeting of The Sharon Garden Club is free and open to the public. Come, bring a friend and learn about home composting – the basics of how to do it, why it’s important, and the different types of composting including on-site, off-site and worm composting. A composting bin ($40 value) will be given away to a member of the audience. Light refreshments will be served at 6:30pm. Lecture and demonstration immediately following. Enter through the rear entrance to the Adult Learning Center, lower level in the Sharon Community Center, 50 Community Center Drive. Contact the Sharon Garden Club for more information.

Saturday, March 24, at 6:30 p.m.
Potluck and SFOC annual meeting. Info and food sign-up: 781-784-4625 (Kurt).

Sunday, April 15, 2012, at 2 p.m.
Borderland walk on Moyle's Quarry trail, 1.5 miles, an easy walk on relatively flat terrain. Park at 580 Mountain Street. Info: 781-784-8081 (Richard).