The Morning Report

Moving forward with a listening heart, vision, inquiry, and action.

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Mary writes the Morning Report about what is blooming, what is coming up, and her Action Inquiry reflections: a practice of noticing what is happening in your own life and choosing how to act on it.

Sit on a Bench Overlooking the Colorful Circle Garden! This GivingTuesday, Karl and I Will Match Your Gift - Mary and Karl will match every dollar given to Rest-Stop-Ranch on Mightycause through December 31, up to $10,000.
Photo of Rest-Stop-Ranch Caretaker's Cottage on Nov 2, 2026 Tuesdays 4pm-5:30pm, STOP & REST - This November, we offer free-of-charge, an opportunity for unpaid family caregivers to experience a supportive group, at our cozy Caretaker’s Cottage.  Group size limited to 8 individuals.  Register for one […]
Flyer: Winter Programs Sponsors, 2026-2027 Thanks Sponsors! WINTERFEST 2026-2027 - YAY! Thanks for caring about caregivers and the folks they care for… 2026-2027 WINTERFEST SPONSORS Topsfield FAIR, Topsfield, MA Country Gardens, Rowley, MA Arliano’s Landscaping, Lynn, MA Essex County Co-op, […]
Rowley MA Girl Scouts, with Supervisors, Alyssa King & Amy Holland Thanks Volunteers! Girl Scouts - Ten girl scouts earned a GARDEN badge for their green vest, 10-22-26, 4pm-5pm, supervised by two group leaders, Alyssa King & Amy Holland. Mary facilitated the small group from Rowley, […]
This Week at the Fair and Onsite - Accessible & Engaging! Two values we practice at the Topsfield Fair and at our onsite programs. Below, learn more about our interactive exhibit activities, as well as this week happenings […]
Gordon College volunteers painted pumpkins and helped apply mulch to beds. Thanks Volunteers! Gordon College - Topsfield Fair begins this Friday October 2, 4pm.  Karl and Mary spent Saturday morning with Arliano’s Landscaping (Crew of 3) to design, purchase, and plant the landscape at the Rest-Stop-Ranch […]
Arliano's Landscaping Truck Thanks Arliano’s Landscaping! - Aureliano and crew members, Franscisco & Benny, provided volunteer assistance with Rest-Stop-Ranch’s educational exhibit at Topsfield Fair Flower Barn yesterday, 9/19/26, 9am – 2pm.  Our build time was CUT IN HALF […]
Governor's Academy Volunteers, 9/9/26 Thanks Volunteers! Governor’s Academy - On a second day back from summer vacation,  9/9/26, we hosted a small group of 12 from the private high school, Governor’s Academy, based in Byfield, MA. They assembled for […]
Sober Biker Social, Thursdays, 4:30-6:30, April - November Sober Socials: Two New Social Support Programs - It’s summertime, and just before our summer vacation (August 15 – September 5), it’s a good time to share the good we do for our community members, free-of-charge. Your donation […]
idealist.org job posting image 7/15/26 Development Liaison Job Open; Apply 7/15-7/27 - Development Liaison Job (Part-Time; 20-hours/wk) Please share with friends and family who may have a background in fundraising or nonprofit development. We are accepting applications now through Monday, 7/27, 5pm. […]
Koi Pond, 1 of 7 Accessible Garden Areas at the Front Loop (0.1 mile) Cancelled Due to High Heat: Outdoor Garden Programs This Week (7/14-7/16) - Please stay cool and hydrated as high heat and humidity visit our area this week.  Programs cancelled include: Tuesday morning Garden Crew Volunteers, 8am-11am Tuesday afternoon Garden RX open garden […]
sober biker social & potluck, flyer Sober Biker Social & Potluck Begins - June 18-August 13, Thursdays, 4:30-6:30pm, free-of-charge, all 2-wheel and 3-wheel enthusiasts welcome (bikers and bicyclists).  Just show up with a smile and some yummy food to share or a six-pack […]

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