Program	Date	Time	Location
TRACKING WILDLIFE	Saturday, February 21	10am	Heath Hen Meadow Brook
CONSERVATION OPTIONS FOR LANDOWNERS IN STOW Bob Wilbur, Director of Land Protection, Mass nAudubon, and Stow resident, provides an overview of the many conservation options available to owners of scenic space, prime agricultural land, and significant ecological land, with particular emphasis on the use of Conservation Restrictions. Interested residents land owners will gain a better understanding of the menu of choices and the many and varied benefits to land owners and the town.	Wednesday, March 10	7:30pm	Town Hall
RUNNING AN APPLE ORCHARD Ted Painter offers a guided tour of Shelburne Farm, the oldest Pick You Own apple orchard in eastern Mass. Learn how the Painters farm throughout the year so we can enjoy the many varieties of apples in the Fall. A great opportunity for all ages to see how a conservation restriction has helped the painters continue to keep Stow's agricultural economy growing. To get a preview, try www.shelburnefarm.com.	Sunday, March 28	2pm	Shelburne Farm 106 West Acton Rd. 978-897-9287
IS STOW'S RURAL CHARACTER BEING LOST TO EXCESSIVE LIGHTING? Greg Toxel and Bill Chiarchiaro (978-562-9842), members of the Planning Boar's Light Pollution Subcommittee, will discuss light pollution, how individuals can help, and specific issues in Stow, including current by-laws. Weather permitting, we'll walk to nearby examples of good and bad lighting.	Sunday, March 28	3pm	Town Hall
BEEKEEPING UP CLOSE (but not Too Close!) Come watch as Don Rising starts a hive by adding a package of bees to a hive. See the parts of a hive (without bees) and learn about these fascinating social creatures. If bad weather is forecast for Saturday, the bees will have to go in sooner. Call Don (897-2466) if you want to be alerted if an earlier hiving of the bees is to occur.	Saturday, April 10	1pm	End of Treaty Elm Lane (off Gleasondale Rd 1 mile south of Stow Center)
CREATURES FROM THE BLACK LAGOON What lurks below the surface at Delaney? families with kids of all ages can explore the budding life of all kinds with Becky Mattison ((78-897-1746). Park along harvard Rd. at Finn Rd.	Saturday, May 1 (rain date May 8)	10am	Delaney Ponds
CELEBRATE FLEETING SPRING With an early start, Carol Tatosian (978-897-9291) will help you identify frequent fliers at Brookside Town Cemetary. At Rtes. 117 & 62 intersection in the center of town, take Rte. 62, then left on Brookside Road (past Warren Insurance). Park along road.	Saturday, May 8	7am	Brookside Town Cemetary
Then look for wildflower treasures... WILDFLOWER WALK Sargent's Farm woodland, wetland and meadow plants offer many treasures. Learn to spot the endangered Lady Slipper with Nancy Shepherd (978-897-6120).	Saturday, May 8	10am	Sargent's Farm, South Acton Road
BLUEBIRDS & MORE Bluebird nesting boxes at Flagg Hill have been home to these migrants for years. Bruce Trefry (978-897-5187) will help you spot their Spring brood and listen for wablers and more. Meet at garage on West Acton Rd. -- look for sign on left.	Saturday, May 15 (Rain date: May 22)	10am	Flagg Hill, West Acton Rd.
MUSHROOM IDENTIFICATION Learn how to identify delicious mushrooms and get great recipe ideas. With luck, you'll have a special lunch. Gordon Landis (978-461-0108) also reviews what not to eat.	Saturday, September 25	10am	Marble Hill, South Acton Rd.
MAKING WREATHS WITH LOCALLY GROWN GREENS Get ready for the holidays with Kirsten Mong (978-897-9308). Pick your own greens at 1pm or join at 2pm for the fun. Please call ahead and bring $3 for wreath ring.	Saturday, December 4	1pm	722 Great Rd. (Route 117)