Upcoming & In the Works

Join us for our annual winter bird feeder ornaments family friendly make & take. Use the link below to sign up to make eight birdseed ornaments and a nesting cage with alpaca wool. The program will begin with a brief overview on backyard bird watching along with resources and information on the Great Backyard Bird Count Feb. 13-16, 2026.

All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own muffin tins, trays or cookie cutters. 

Sunday, February 8, 2026

1:30-3:30 PM

Paxton COA Basement - 17 West St.

Free for PMAGC Members. $10 for Non-Members

Advanced signup & payment is required: 

https://forms.gle/ziJ4zRMFnyeJdBCC7 

The Spotted Lanternfly (SPF) has been confirmed in Worcester and Spencer. This invasive bug damages a wide range of plants by feeding on their sap, which can lead to wilting and dieback.

Local invasives expert, Joe Johnson will lead us in an engaging discussion on the SLF and the Tree of Heaven and the devilish combination they create.

Saturday, March 7, 2026

10 AM

Paxton COA - 17 West St.

About the Presenter: Joe dedicates his time to community work as a mentor and guide. Joe shares his knowledge and passion with others as a Worcester Tree Steward, Volunteer Forest Ranger with the Blackstone Heritage Corridor, and Volunteer for the Greater Worcester Land Trust. He can be found on the land around Worcester, leading by example. Joe's leadership in environmental initiatives is evident in his Facebook groups, Invasive Plants and Insects of Worcester, Massachusetts, and Dodge Park Renaissance, where he fosters a community of like-minded individuals and inspires them to make a difference.

Join us as we learn the art of decoupage with Sincerely Michele to decoupage an Ikea Sockerart water pitcher. All supplies will be provided included. This class is limited to 12 attendees.

Saturday, March 14, 2026

2-4 PM

Paxton COA - 17 West St.

$15 for PMAGC Members. $20 for Non-Members

Class is full. Please email the club to be added to the wait list.

Spring Business Meeting

Join us for our Spring Business Meeting

Our agenda includes Executive board nominations,  receiving updates from our Subcommittees, and more. Refreshments and door prizes will be available.

This meeting will a hybrid (In-Person & Zoom)

Details are in the Agenda on the website

Tuesday, March 10th

6 PM

Paxton COA - 17 West St.

View the Agenda

Join us on our local field trip to Turn Back Time (TBT) nature school in Paxton. TBT was the 2025 PMAGC Educator Grant recipient. 

Learn more about them on their website https://tbtinc.org/mission/

Sunday, May 17, 2026

2-3:30 PM

250 Marshall St., Paxton

Join us as we celebrate the end of our 4th gardening year! 

This year's program will consist of brief business meeting, buffet lunch & desert, lecture "Wildlife Disease and Invasive Insect Management in Massachusetts" by Brian Bjorklund & Alexis Sigillo, Wildlife Biologists with USDA and self-tour of the gardens. 

Please note this event is for 2025-2026 PMAGC dues bearing members only. Guests and 2026-2027 members are not eligible to attend.

Saturday, May 31, 2026

11 AM - 2 PM

The Reservoir Room at Stonehouse on the Hill

$35 per person (FY25-26 Members only)

Advanced signup & payment is required: 

https://forms.gle/eXACxppjVwsztqFQ8

Meetings & Minutes

Click here to catch up on all our business meetings.

March 10: Spring Business Meeting

May 31: Annual Meeting at Stonehouse on the Hill (for PMAGC members only)