Being present and observing nature by drawing pictures is a great way to relax, focus and learn about our shared habitat. This is a drop-in artmaking session led by Rob Dunlavey who has been observing nature and making pictures at the South Natick dam for the past fifteen years. Bring your own materials! Suggested: any type […]
A true gem of the Natick Community, the Farm is open for free to the public, every day of the year during daylight hours. Please stop by any time to see whats growing in the fields, wave hello to our animals, and enjoy the scenic beauty of the Natick Community Organic Farm!As you walk through […]
The 39th annual Natick Board of Health Household Hazardous Waste drop off day is scheduled on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Natick Department of Public Works at 75 West Street. Due to the limit of 300 cars, we must sell tickets in advance and you must have a […]
Check out the yard sale at the First Congregational Church, across the street from the Town Common! The yard sale will be on the property of the First Congregational Church (front and side lawn if not raining, inside if raining). Yard sales allows people to recycle items they no longer need and get them to […]
Come enjoy a lively storytime all about the place we call home - Earth! This event is geared for preschool-aged children and their special grownups. It will start at 10:00am in the children's department. No registration is required. WEATHER: This event will happen "rain or shine." ACCESSIBILITY: This is an accessible event.
What do you love or appreciate about our earth? Natick 2nd graders created art to share their answer to this question, and you can find their artwork posted in businesses throughout Natick. Take some time this weekend to stroll by business windows and be inspired by these young artists and their love for our planet. […]
A roughly 2-mile walk associated with the Stormwater Treatment at Dug Pond grant project in partnership with Charles River Watershed Association. The walk will start at 1 South Main St, move down Rt 27 towards the high school, stop at a few locations to discuss features of the watershed, and then return to Natick Center […]
Join Open Space Advisory Committee member Terri Evans for a walk on the Henry Wilson Trail, which honors Wilson, who was Vice President under Ulysses Grant. The walk starts a short distance from his former home and follows a series of markers, ending near his grave in Old Dell Park Cemetery. Born Jeremiah Colbath, Wilson […]
Have you wanted to walk in Natick’s woods, but don’t know where to start? Join us as we explore two delightful open spaces that are surprisingly close to Natick Center – Coolidge Hill and the Eisenmenger Trail. This easy, one-hour walk is suited for everyone, but is designed specially for those who are not yet […]
Showcasing prototype electric guitars built in Natick using invasive tree of heaven, reclaimed wood, and other sustainable materials. Stop by to discuss sustainability in guitar manufacturing, and to hear guitars built without any deforestation. Full build videos of guitars are available on the Tree for the Taking Youtube channel. WEATHER: This event will NOT happen […]