"Attracting Birds, Butterflies, Bees and Other Beneficials," a presentation offered by naturalist and landscaper John Root, describes the essential roles played by birds, pollinators, and other beneficial wildlife and provides guidance on meeting their needs for food, cover, and water. A variety of plants that nourish these organisms throughout their lifecycles is discussed, and organic …
Painting with wool has become a popular class taught by Rachel Benson. This month, follow her guidance to create a full moon 'painting' using wet and needle-felting techniques. Rachel is a fiber artist focusing predominately on the subject of nature both in the form of landscapes and abstract designs. She captures the details and …
It’s the time to start listening for the bird song that signals Spring is here! Bring some of Spring inside with this artistic needle-felted bird nest and wet-felted eggs. Rachel is a fiber artist focusing predominately on the subject of nature both in the form of landscapes and abstract designs. She captures the details …
It’s the time of year for fuzzy baby critters! Join Rachel Benson in needle-felting this little guy via Zoom. Rachel is a fiber artist focusing predominately on the subject of nature both in the form of landscapes and abstract designs. She captures the details and textures found in the natural world with a whimsical …
It’s the time of year for fuzzy baby critters! Join Rachel Benson in needle-felting this little guy via Zoom. Rachel is a fiber artist focusing predominately on the subject of nature both in the form of landscapes and abstract designs. She captures the details and textures found in the natural world with a whimsical …
Presented by the Warner Free Lecture Trust, in collaboration with Arm in Arm. Zach Combs, Director of Crocodile River Music - crocodilerivermusic.com - fell in love with the rich and diverse culture of West Africa while in Mali on a Watson Fellowship. Deeply inspired by his journey, Zach founded Crocodile River Music in 2011 in an effort …
Celebrate the much-anticipated arrival of Spring with this take-home mason jar terrarium craft kit! The kit includes supplies to complete the jar craft with a Spring theme, which you can customize with your own additional miniatures, if desired. $15/kit. Please order by Wednesday, March 31 for pickup at Fivesparks on Friday, April 2, in time …
We are excited to announce the winners of Fivesparks' first Short Story Contest. Three categories were judged separately, and one winning submission was chosen from each. Each winner will receive a $25 gift card to The Silver Unicorn Bookstore, in Acton MA. Each author's story will also be published in The Harvard Press over the …
Painting with wool has become a popular class taught by Rachel Benson. This month, follow her guidance to create a lovely Spring ‘painting' using needle-felting techniques. Rachel is a fiber artist focusing predominately on the subject of nature both in the form of landscapes and abstract designs. She captures the details and textures found …
Spring means daffodils, rain and chickens??? It sure does! If you or your neighbors own chickens, they certainly perk up in the Spring! Join Rachel to felt this cute hen in her laying box. Rachel is a fiber artist focusing predominately on the subject of nature both in the form of landscapes and abstract …
