More than you really want to know about Wellesley, Mass.
We’ve been sent some cool animal videos and photos over the years, from coyotes to turkeys to hawks. But this video (sent from a reader who asked to remain anonymous) of what appears to be an otter trying to take down what appears to be an eel along the Brook Path near Hunnewell Elementary School has to be the best.
(If you have another interpretation of what these animals are, feel free to chime in.)
MORE: Wellesley church’s blessing of the animals
The always popular Canines & Cocktails is back. You and your pooch can join in every Tuesday* at the Wellesley College Club to enjoy treats and beverages on the terrace as you overlook Lake Waban. Relax with friends and other dog owners while enjoying the scenery.
When:
Every Tuesday, June 12 – September 18, 2018
5:00 – 7:00 pm
Pollinate New England is an initiative to raise awareness of the steep decline in the insects, birds, and other animals that pollinate our plants and crops, and to encourage people to use native plants in their gardens to create habitat for these critical species. Attend a local evening lecture on the plight of pollinators and the great garden plants native to your ecoregion that best support them. Free.
Co-sponsor: Wellesley Natural Resources Commission
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According to the Framingham Source, a bear was spotted in Framingham overnight. A Framingham resident reported this bear (pictured) in the Water Street neighborhood. The bear was seen hanging around a back yard for about 30 minutes, and it took down a bird feeder.
If he’s thinking about heading over to the new Wegman’s at the Natick Mall for better pickings, he’d better change his plan. Wegman’s closed today (May 14) at about 3pm due to a burst pipe. Reps say the store expects to reopen soon.
But getting back to Wellesley, distance from Wellesley to Framingham: under eight miles. Gulp. But the bear would likely have to cross the Mass Pike to get here, so perhaps that ribbon of high-speed roadway will insulate us and save our bird feeders.
UPDATE, 5/13/18: A representative from Sustainable Wellesley says, “We just sold out and are Working on getting more. Anyone interested can email us at [email protected] to be put on our wait list.”
This is Sustainable Wellesley’s fifth year offering milkweed plants. Please help us help the Monarchs by purchasing and planting milkweeds! Order your variety of organic milkweeds today here. The Incarnata are very healthy and sturdy and should do really well. These will go fast, so order soon. Plants should be arriving in late May from growers associated with Monarch Watch.