🌱 How Harvard Forest students are mapping Petersham wetlands for real-world impact
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In today's newsletter:
- How Harvard Forest students are mapping Petersham wetlands for real-world impact
Also on today's calendar: Petersham Youth Curling Open House and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: Why can't dogs make MRI's? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Morning rain, then a t-storm, with a high of 64 and low of 42 degrees.
- Saturday: Turning sunny; windy, temps: high: 47, low: 26.
- Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 50 and low of 29 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Wetland research is about more than dry facts (clarku.edu) — Students recently visited Harvard Forest in Petersham to practice real-world wetland delineation, learning how local wetlands connect to the Quabbin Reservoir and regional water supplies. Their work highlights how Petersham’s protected landscapes support both environmental research and hands-on training that can lead directly to environmental science careers and future projects in nearby communities. 
📸 Around Petersham
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Upcoming Events in
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Bike Maintenance & Winterization
Petersham Memorial Library, 23 Common Street, Petersham
10:30 am -
Trash to Treasure: Upcycled Art Mobiles with Local Artist, Mars Ga
Petersham Memorial Library, 23 Common Street, Petersham
4:00 pm -
Petersham Youth Curling Open House →
Petersham Curling Club, 250 N Main St, Petersham
9:00 am -
Free Community Screening of 'The American Constitution' Film in New Braintree →
New Braintree Town Hall, 20 Memorial Dr, New Braintree
2:00 pm -
Tranquility Grove Work Day
Petersham Memorial Library, 23 Common Street, Petersham
4:00 pm
Saturday October 17
Tuesday October 20
Saturday October 24
Sunday October 25
Wednesday October 28
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Communities That Care Coalition Meeting →
American Legion Hall, 325 Pequoig Avenue, Athol
9:00 am -
Baby & Toddler Time →
Athol Public Library, 568 Main St, Athol
11:00 am -
Live Music at the Brew Barn on Friday Nights →
Red Apple Farm, 455 Highland Ave., Phillipston
6:00 pm -
Barre Players: Agatha Christie's A Murder is Announced →
Barre Players Theater Inc, 64 Common St, Barre
7:30 pm -
Barre Farmers Market →
Barre Farmers Market, 78 Common St, Barre
9:00 am -
Comic Book Fest in Athol →
Athol Town Hall, Main Street, Athol
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Comic Book Fest →
Athol MA
10:00 am
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Ascend Wellness posted a job opening for Transport Agent in Athol. Apply here.
- Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Orange, Massachusetts in Orange. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Petersham here.
🗞 Nearby News
Athol
- Local environmentalists back Question 6 (atholdailynews.com)
- Six rural hospitals eligible for up to $2.5M each in federal aid (atholdailynews.com)
- Beyond energy savings: Sponsors of Mass Save® help turn energy efficiency investments to lasting impact (bizjournals.com)
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- Fisher Hill Elementary School students design board game, bringing 19th-century westward expansion to life (atholdailynews.com)
- ‘Truly what community looks like': Senior citizens enjoy meals and socialization through Mahar Senior Dining Club (atholdailynews.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why can't dogs make MRI's?" — Because catscan! (Thank you Bob F. for sending it in!)
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