SCHEDULE
~ September 2025 to June 2026 ~
​Board Meetings are held at 9:30 at
The Harvard Congregational Church in the Parish Hall, 5 Still River Road.​
Regular meetings are usually held at
Harvard Senior Center, 16 Lancaster County Road.
Meetings begin at 9:30am
unless otherwise noted.
Brunch is served from 9:30am until 10:15am.
Meetings are cancelled if Harvard Public Schools are closed.
Nature Walks take place on area conservation lands. They are tentatively planned for Thursdays, with time varying seasonally. More information will be available the week before the walk.
We hope to visit all the conservation lands with trails this year.
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September
Meeting Date: September 29
​Overheard in the Orchard
Linda Hoffman & Ellen Harasimowicz
9:30am
Join us for Overheard in the Orchard, a presentation by orchardist, writer, and artist, Linda Hoffman, and photographer, Ellen Harasimowicz, who will present their new collaboration, an artist book. Through this course of one year, Ellen photographed in the orchard at Old Frog Pond Farm and Linda wrote down the conversations that took place between one Golden Delicious tree and their orchardist. As apple connoisseur John Bunker wrote in the forward to their book, “Here is our chance to listen to one wise old apple tree.”
October
Meeting Date: October 27
DUO PANEL
Are you thinking about the upcoming winter? If you're wondering what to do with your houseplants that have been thriving outdoors, or how to manage overgrown container plants, this is the session for you! Join AnaMaria and Vijaya, who will share their tips on preparing your plants for the colder months. They'll also discuss how to grow fresh microgreens indoors all winter long? Bring your questions!
November
Meeting Date: November 24
TBO (Try to be Organic) Gardening
Speaker: Tony Bonnano
This presentation shows how to successfully grow a garden with minimum impact to the environment. It encourages growers to be responsible in their choices. Basic plant requirements, how to satisfy them, and plant selection are discussed, as are garden planning and timelines. The goal is to develop a proactive approach to eliminate unnecessary work, which will allow more time to enjoy the garden by less watering, feeding, and weeding.
December
Workshop Date:
Monday, December 8
Time: 9:30am - 11:30am
Place: St. Theresa’s church,
15 Still River Road
Chairs: Kathy Hewett and Nancy Webber
The club gathers each year to make cheerful arrangements for home-bound people and decorations for themselves. Bring some greens and a container for your arrangement, trade with other members, and buy foam and trimmings
January
Meeting Date: January 26
Shade Gardening
Kathy Gariepy
This presentation discusses a variety of shade situations and covers the unique problems, and unique opportunities of shade gardening. Kathy will suggest the best shade plants to use and describe how to select them so your garden is in bloom spring through fall. She’ll also explain how to have winter interest.
February
Meeting Date: February 23
Joint meeting with the
Woman’s Club 9:30 at
The Harvard Senior Center
Virginia Thurston Healing Garden
Have you driven by the Virginia Thurston Healing Garden and thought “I wonder what they do there?" This is your opportunity to learn everything about this important cancer resource right here in our own community from one of their dedicated professionals, from its inception to their current offerings. There will be time for the questions you always wanted to ask!
This is a joint meeting with the Harvard Woman's Club.
March
Meeting Date: March 30
PANEL DISCUSSION
Get ready for the new gardening year! A panel of our members will discuss their new projects and share their plans for implementing them. Will the focus be on organic gardening, expanding a shade garden, or something completely different?
Join us to find out and bring your questions!
April
Meeting Date: April 27
The Healing Power of Green: Exploring Forest Bathing
Nadine Mazzola
Step into the tranquil world of Forest Bathing (Shinrin-Yoku) with certified guide Nadine Mazzola. Forest Bathing isn't just a walk in the woods; it's an invitation to awaken your senses and experience the profound benefits of nature's embrace. Learn how this gentle practice can soothe your mind, invigorate your spirit, and foster a deeper connection to the living world around you—from your backyard oasis to your favorite natural sanctuary. This program will be both a presentation and experiential with a chance to experience a guided forest bathing invitation. All on-site at the Harvard Senior Center.
May
Plant Sale
May 16
Westward Orchards
178 Massachusetts Ave
9am to Noon, Rain or Shine
June
June 8, 2026
Annual Meeting
Luncheon and Garden Tour
