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Even though the air remains mild and we still see very little color in the hardwoods, I, like the red squirrel outside my window, am in an autumn state of mind. Everywhere around me I see the preparation for the coming cold: bees are busy storing honey in their hive, the squirrels and chipmunks are hauling off black walnut seeds that look heavier than they are, and birds are gobbling up the remaining dogwood berries, storing extra calories. Change is in the air! I too, in a somewhat muted way perhaps, feel the urgency to get ready, to prepare for the "hunkering down" months of the cold, dark days ahead. But in their frantic busy-ness preparing for winter, I tend to believe that the chickadee and the red squirrel slow down long enough to marvel at the beauty around them. Following their example, and especially in this season, I look around me each day and feel a deep sense of gratitude for what we have been given and entrusted to care for.
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-Mark Smith
Executive Director
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 Meet Jack, our guard llama! We are happy to introduce Jack, our new guard llama. After adding our three ewes, Maisy, Daisy, and Binney to our existing livestock population of over 30 chickens, visits from the neighborhood coyotes increased greatly in frequency. While our newly acquired electric fence enclosure is a deterrent, coyotes are known for their wiles and we worried about losing one or more of our sheep. Llamas are prized as vigilant protectors of sheep, using their large ears to hear an approaching predator and making a loud, shrill warning call to alert their herd. When warned, the sheep flock to Jack's side. All of us, the sheep and the students included, have immediately taken to having a llama at the Wakefield Estate and feel protected under his big watchful eyes. |
 Cabbage Night Pumpkin Carving and Pre -Halloween Fun Join us on Sunday, October 30th from 4-6pm for a night of pre-Halloween fun for all ages at the Wakefield Estate. The night before Halloween is called Cabbage Night and is reserved for mischief, but we plan to turn it into a night of fun with an array of family activities. Bring a pumpkin and participate in our pumpkin carving party. Afterwards, at dusk, we will join our lit, carved pumpkins for a ghostly backdrop for our hotdog and marshmallow roast. Kids can also explore some the estate's scary trees and animals. Please call 617-333-0924 to register. Subject to cancellation due to rain. |
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Holiday Decorating Inspiration with Lisa Ahern
Wed. November 16, 7-8:30 p.m.
Join us for one of our most popular activites: Holiday Decorating Demonstration with Lisa Ahern of Cedar Grove Gardens. Wine and light refreshments served. Each arrangement created will be raffled to those present. Suggested donation $20. Call 617-333-0924 for more info or to pre-register. Space is limited. |
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