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John Learned, Topsfield Resident, Smells 'Anabel' Lilac
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International Lilac Society, Convention Take-Aways 2022

The 50th Anniversary and Convention of the not-for-profit organization, International Lilac Society (ILS) happened Thursday May 12 – Saturday May 14, 2022, at the Rochester (Pittsford), NY Hilton Garden Inn. […]

Accessible Lilac #15, 'Monge'
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Accessible Lilac Fest – 2 more weeks!

Visit the wheelchair-accessible lilacs free-of-charge by appointment. Text or call 978-887-4202 to reserve your time: Tuesday or Thursday, 1-4pm Saturday, 9am – 12pm. 60+ lilac plants total, 50 are wheelchair-accessible.

Bulb Parade, Front Loop Accessible Trail, 4/26/22
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Bulb Parade Magic!

Flower Fairies Rejoice! Bounteous bulbs are all around us… species and fringed tulips, double and triple daffodils, miniatures, oriental hyacinths, and more! Visit this wheelchair-accessible flower show free-of-charge by appointment.

Karl & Miss Honey, at Cottage Garden Access Trail
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Happy Earth Day! Happy Spring!

Our Biggest Spring Surprise? The Cottage and Secret Gardens are now Wheelchair- and Walker-Accessible! Big Thanks to Karl’s weekends and week nights labor, Thursday morning volunteers labor, and 2021 financial

1/13/22 8am, Accessible Front Loop
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Volunteer Opportunities 2022

Volunteering is a great way to give back, meet new friends, and learn about new topics of interest. Right now and through February, we’re recruiting volunteers for seasonal and year-round

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End of Year and New Year: Opportunities!

Thanks to all who’ve helped grow Rest-Stop-Ranch in 2021. There’s still opportunity to make a year-end donation by 1/31/21. If mailing a check, the mail must be postmarked by 1/31/21,

Jing, Kelly & Chao, at the Cottage
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Holiday Walk & Wheel 2021 Guests

Happy Winter Solstice! Merry Christmas & Healthy New Year! Chao Xie and his elder sister, Jing Xie, from Quincy, MA, along with Kelly Beer, from Salem, MA, joined me and

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