Holiday lights at Edaville. Where did the tradition of Christmas lights come from? Why do we light artificial candles in our windows and deck our homes in strings of white […]
Earth-Friendly Holiday Shopping
Holiday shopping season is upon us. Perhaps it’s due to the economy, or maybe just a desire for a less-complicated December, but many of us are aiming to do less […]
Fall Fun for Families
The author’s son in a leaf pile. Autumn is such a wonderful time of year to spend time outdoors. The summer heat has passed, and – at least on most […]
Preserving Agricultural Landscapes
Cows graze on a hilltop pasture at Weir River Farm. It was in the middle of our third hayride at Mass Audubon’s Daniel Webster Farm Day that it occurred to […]
Visit Your Local Farmers’ Market
(Lynda Everett’s beautiful and delicious tomatoes) This is an ideal time of year to shop at the farmers’ market. Here in southeastern Massachusetts, the harvest is in full swing. Most […]
Saquish and the Gurnet
A view from Saquish Head. Photo by Sandy Bacon. The South Shore is dotted with all sorts of hidden gems, special places, and best-kept secrets. Those in the know are […]
Visiting the South Shore Natural Science Center
I have been writing this nature column for over fourteen years. Oddly, I have never featured Norwell’s South Shore Natural Science Center (SSNSC) in this space. What a tremendous oversight! […]
Choosing Local Foods
Homegrown pears from the author’s backyard. Have you heard the term “locavore?” In 2007, the New Oxford Dictionary named it the Word of the Year. A locavore is someone who […]
Visiting Weir River Farm
Graham Schofield, 3, of Marshfield, checks out the chickens at Weir River Farm. If you haven’t yet visited Weir River Farm in Hingham, now’s the time to check it out. […]
Going to the Zoo
A lion at Capron Park Zoo in Attleboro, Massachusetts. Now that spring is here, it’s time to start spending more time outdoors. We have plenty of options here on the […]