Showing posts with label DelCarte. Show all posts
Showing posts with label DelCarte. Show all posts

Sunday, April 27, 2025

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, April 27, 2025 ???

Sunday, April 27

7:30am All You Can Eat Breakfast (Franklin Rod & Gun Club)
10:00am Earth Day at Fairmont Fruit Farm (Fairmount Fruit Farm)
10:00am Earth Day at DelCarte (Conservation Commission)
11:00am Sunday Brunch (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)
11:00am Franklin Fest (Dean College - Pieri Gymnasium) 
11:00am Wayne Dunnebier (live music) (Fairmount Fruit Farm)
1:00pm Antique Appraisal Day (Franklin Historical Museum)
2:00pm Dance Company (Dean College Main Stage Theater)
7:00pm Rehearsal for Distinguished Young Women (Patti Eisenhauer Dance Center)

For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->   


**  NO Town Meetings today   **


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What's happening today in Franklin?
What's happening today in Franklin? 
Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

Saturday, March 29, 2025

Hike for a Cure Saturday, March 29 at 11 AM at DelCarte

Hike for a Cure Saturday, March 29 at 11 AM at DelCarte
Hike for a Cure Saturday, March 29 at 11 AM at DelCarte

via the FHS Hiking Club & the FHS Cure 4 Cancer Clubs: 

"Franklin residents! Bring your friends and pets to this fun event Saturday tomorrow at 11:00 at Del Carte and support a good cause!!"



Friday, November 15, 2024

What's behind that rail fence at DelCarte? a new turtle habitat !!!

via Breeka Li Goodlander

"It’s not very often I have 13 lbs. of native seeds in my hands to throw. I enjoyed every second of it. 
The DelCarte turtle habitat and biodiversity area 1 are finally seeded and ready for a winter sleep. 
Curious as to what we are doing? 
Check out our storymap here:   https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/fbc95d3dacc547ba9b20ab9f169f30c1
What's behind that rail fence at DelCarte? a new turtle habitat !!!
What's behind that rail fence at DelCarte? a new turtle habitat !!!





Saturday, November 9, 2024

Join us Saturday at 11 AM for our group hike!


Franklin LGBTQ Alliance
Franklin LGBTQ Alliance
Franklin LGBTQ Alliance
Join us for our first ever group hike and picnic!
 
When: Saturday 11/9 at 11 AM 
 
Where: DelCarte Conservation Area at 459 Pleasant St in Franklin
 
What: Join us for a light/short hike at this beautiful local park AND we are providing food for a picnic lunch after at DelCarte!
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Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Help Remove Invasive Plants at DelCarte - Saturday, August 17

Please join the Friends of Franklin Conservation stewardship group on Saturday, August 17 between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM at the DelCarte Conservation Area to remove invasive species in the turtle nesting habitat and biodiversity areas. 

Come for all of it or just a little of it, just be sure to bring some gloves and water!

Help Remove Invasive Plants at DelCarte - Saturday, August 17
Help Remove Invasive Plants at DelCarte - Saturday, August 17

Shared from ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/help-remove-invasive-plants-delcarte-saturday-august-17


Tuesday, July 16, 2024

DelCarte - Upcoming treatment visit July 19, 2024

This email notification is to inform you that SOLitude Lake Management will be on-site at Del Carte Ponds in Franklin, MA  on July 19, 2024 to conduct a treatment of the Upper and Lower Ponds using Flumiguard SC. This treatment will be conducted in accordance with the Order of Conditions and MassDEP License to Apply Chemicals for Control of Nuisance Aquatic Vegetation.

Restrictions are as follows:

Swimming - until 07/20/2024

Livestock Watering - until 07/20/2024

Drinking - until 07/20/2024

Irrigation - until 07/24/2024

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the Project Manager, Tanner Poole at tanner.poole@solitudelake.com or 508-834-2838, who will be responsible for compliance with the permit conditions.

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/delcarte-upcoming-treatment-visit-july-19th-2024

DelCarte - Upcoming treatment visit July 19, 2024
DelCarte - Upcoming treatment visit July 19, 2024

Friday, April 19, 2024

Earth day events in Franklin POSTPONED to Saturday - Apr 27

Saturday, April 27 from 9 AM to noon
Given the prediction of a 100% chance of rain tomorrow and winds ranging from 10-15 MPH, we've made the decision to reschedule Franklin Earth Day to the following Saturday, April 27th, starting at 9 AM. 
We invite you to join us next weekend for the vital task of tidying up our parks, playgrounds, and Town-owned properties, which are in need of a thorough spring clean. We'll kick off the event with coffee and bagels during registration, and the first 100 registrants will receive complimentary tee shirts. The Department of Public Works will provide saplings for planting. 

The clean up event will be held on Saturday, April 20 at Beaver Pond at 9 AM - 12 PM with the clean up of nearly 40 areas across Town.  Meet at Beaver Pond at 9 AM and pick up your bags/gloves and maps.  

First 100 participants will receive an Earth Day t-shirt.  DPW will be giving away tree samplings, coffee, and bagels. 


    Earth day events in Franklin POSTPONED to Saturday - Apr 27
    Earth day events in Franklin POSTPONED to Saturday - Apr 27

https://www.franklinma.gov/recreation-department/news/earth-day-2024

 Saturday, April 20 from 10 to 11 AM

Saturday's earth day events have been postponed due to anticipated weather - new dates/times TBD, likely next Sat but waiting for confirmation.

Rise Up will still take place, but at our regular location of the Franklin United Methodist Church, 10-11 AM

Join our community for an accessible earth day event! Seed, Stroll, & Roll along the paved pathway around the Franklin Sculpture Park.

Spreading wildflower seeds and artfully decorating a recycled canvas tote.

This event is free and open to the public.  Seed, Stroll, & Roll is weather permitting, please check our social media channels the day of for updates:
Brought to you by your Franklin community members: Rise up, Franklin Recreation, Conservation & "Arts, Culture the Creative Economy" Departments.
https://www.instagram.com/p/C5gGFc-L96X/


 Saturday, April 27 from 10 to Noon

An event for children and families. Join the conservation Commission, Dept of Public Works, Department of Conservation, Recreation, Friends of Franklin Conservation, Agricultural Commission, Energize Franklin, and others to celebrate our shared earth.

(service hours validated for trash clean up and seeding) 

Location: DelCarte Open Space 

  • Woods walk & historical talk 10:30a
  • Native bee cocoon harvest demo
  • Plant native seeds for turtles
  • And bees
  • Sign up for compost bins & rain barrels  
  • Learn about wildlife, ecology, climate

Earth day events in Franklin
Earth day events in Franklin

https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/come-celebrate-earth-day-conservation-saturday-april-27-10am-12pm

Saturday, March 30, 2024

Earth Month 2024 celebration coordinated by Franklin Recreation, DPW, and Conservation

Earth Day 2024

Recreation, Conservation and DPW

Earth Month 2024 celebration
Earth Month 2024 celebration

Join the Town of Franklin Recreation, Conservation and DPW for a month long
celebration of Earth Month.  

The clean up event will be held on Saturday, April 20 at Beaver Pond at 9 AM - 12 PM with the clean up of nearly 40 areas across Town.  Meet at Beaver Pond at 9 AM and pick up your bags/gloves and maps.  

First 100 participants will receive an Earth Day t-shirt.  DPW will be giving away tree samplings, coffee, and bagels. 


On Saturday, April 27, the Conservation Department is sponsoring an event at DelCarte Conservation Area on Pleasant Street from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM.  

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/recreation-department/news/earth-day-2024

Updated Earth Day activities info found here ->  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/04/earth-day-events-in-franklin-are-not.html


Saturday, October 28, 2023

Join the Conservation Commission for Cider & Stroll at DelCarte Nov 12 at 10 AM

Hi Franklin! 
Cider & Stroll at DelCarte Nov 12
Cider & Stroll at DelCarte Nov 12

Mark your calendars! 

Join the Franklin Conservation Commission at DelCarte Conservation Area on Sunday, November 12 at 10 AM for apple cider, donuts, and a guided nature walk!

Parking is available onsite at the playground, with overflow parking across the road on Greystone Road, and at the additional DelCarte parking lot down Pleasant Street. 

All are welcome for this FREE event! We hope to see you there!






Tuesday, October 17, 2023

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - DelCarte Turtle Nesting Habitat on Thursday, Oct 19

Thursday, October 19 10 AM - 2 PM

Please join us this Thursday, October 19 anytime from 10AM - 2PM at the DelCarte Conservation Area. There is no obligation to stay the entire four hours - we'll be there, but you don't have to be. Our turtle nesting habitat is in dire straights and needs some autumn prep. Come prepared to hand pull invasive species and spread native seeds. Service hours validated and snacks provided. Please park in the parking lot next to the playground. See you there!

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/volunteers-needed-delcarte-turtle-nesting-habitat

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - DelCarte Turtle Nesting Habitat on Thursday, Oct 19
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - DelCarte Turtle Nesting Habitat on Thursday, Oct 19

Thursday, May 4, 2023

Earth Day at DelCarte was RESCHEDULED for Sunday, May 7 from 9 AM to 1 PM

RESCHEDULED Earth Day 

at DelCarte on Sunday, May 7 from 9 AM to 1 PM

Folks may recall, Sunday, April 23 we experienced quite a bit of rain. It had been forecast so the cancelation went out on Friday, ahead of the weekend. That event has now been rescheduled for Sunday, May 7 (and apparently we will see much better weather)!

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/rescheduled-earth-day-delcarte-sunday-may-7-9am-1pm

Earth Day at DelCarte was RESCHEDULED for Sunday, May 7 from 9 AM to 1 PM
Earth Day at DelCarte was RESCHEDULED for Sunday, May 7 from 9 AM to 1 PM

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Franklin Cultural District: #artshappenhere Earth Day spreads to the weekend and more



Wednesday, April 19

11:00am - Franklin Q&A (hybrid event) (Franklin Senior Center) 

1:00pm - Senior Scribblers (writing group) (Franklin Senior Center)

1:00pm - "Where's the Toast?" memory café (Franklin Senior Center)

Noteable Blend
Noteable Blend
7:00pm - Creating a Compelling College Application (virtual) (Franklin Public Library)

7:00pm - Spring Sing Fling - Free Concert from Noteable Blend  (Franklin Public Library)


Thursday, April 20

8:30am - Town Council Office Hours (Franklin Senior Center)

10:00am - Writer's Quiet Space (Escape Into Fiction)

10:30am - Rockabye Beats Concert  (Franklin Public Library)

4:00pm - Artisan Fair (Birchwood Bakery & Kitchen)

Library book & bag sale
Library book & bag sale


Friday, April 21

8:00am - Networking breakfast - Downtown Partnership (Dean College)

1:00pm - Book sale ($1/book) (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm - Mobile Mini Golf  (Franklin Public Library)

5:30pm - David Penza (67 Degrees Brewery)


Saturday, April 22

9:00am - Book Sale ($1/book) (Franklin Public Library)

Earth Day Clean up (Beaver Pond)
Earth Day Clean up (Beaver Pond)
9:00am - Earth Day Clean up (Beaver Pond)

10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:30am - Music at the Blissful Concert  (Franklin Public Library)

11:00am - Silent Saturday (free silent movie showing)

1:00pm - Bag Sale ($5/bag) (Franklin Public Library)

6:00pm - Elastic Five (Live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)

6:00pm - Rotary Comedy Night  (fundraiser, ticketed event)  (Franklin Elks)

7:30pm - Confounded Bridge (live music) (THE BLACK BOX)


Sunday, April 23

Earth Day - DelCarte
Earth Day - DelCarte

9:00am - Earth Day Celebration (DelCarte Open Space)

12:00pm - The Kenny Hadley Big Band Brunch (live music) (THE BLACK BOX)

1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)








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The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open for viewing (and purchasing the art displayed) during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)

Franklin Art Association Art Gallery
Franklin Art Association Art Gallery
Visit the Cultural District page ->  https://www.franklinculture.org/

Find the full Community event calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26 

Franklin Cultural District: Arts are happening here!
Franklin Cultural District: Arts are happening here!

Earth Day at DelCarte on Sunday, April 23 from 9 AM to 1PM

Earth Day at DelCarte on Sunday, April 23 from 9 AM to 1 PM

Earth Day at DelCarte on Sunday, April 23 from 9 AM to 1PM
Earth Day at DelCarte on Sunday, April 23 from 9 AM to 1PM

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/earth-day-delcarte-sunday-april-23-9am-1pm

Monday, April 10, 2023

Earth Day 2023 is spread over the weekend here in Franklin

Earth Day 2023 will be a joint effort of Recreation, Conservation, and Franklin Area Moms

Join the Town of Franklin and the Franklin Area Moms Club for a weekend of Earth Day celebrations.  

Starting on Saturday, April 22, 9 AM - 12 PM with the clean up of over 25 areas across Town.  Meet at Beaver Pond and pick up your bags/gloves and maps.  First 100 participants will receive an earth day t-shirt.  DPW will be giving away tree samplings, coffee and bagels.  

Wrap up the day with a Environmental Extravaganza on the Town Common from 11 - 1 PM.  

On Sunday, the Conservation Department is sponsoring an event at DelCarte on Pleasant Street.  

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/recreation-department/news/earth-day-2023


Earth Day 2023 is spread over the weekend here in Franklin
Earth Day 2023 is spread over the weekend here in Franklin