Monthly Archives: October 2017

Jr. Turkey Trot on November 12

Posted on October 29, 2017 by

AMHERST – The Jr. Turkey Trot is a 800 meter race, where children will be the center stage instead of the Thanksgiving Day races full of adults attempting to burn those calories they will soon put back in after a … Continue reading →

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Autumn Colors throughout Schoepfle; Otto Remembered

Posted on October 29, 2017 by

After a fairly warm October, we have moved into the real autumn weather.  There is color in the leaves and signs of fall are all around.  At Schoepfle Garden, berries and fruit on hollies, crabapples, dogwoods and more not only … Continue reading →

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The Ghost Pumpkin

Posted on October 13, 2017 by

It’s that time of year again, when families all across America are adding to their fall festivities with pretty pumpkins. When most people think of pumpkins, the traditional orange gourd comes to mind. It’s seasonal tone sets off other harvest … Continue reading →

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Fruitful weekend when you visit Schoepfle Garden

Posted on October 7, 2017 by

In 1936 Otto Schoepfle Jr. bought the first piece of property that would become Schoepfle Garden for two reasons: his grandparents had owned the house with his father being born here and being on a lake ridge he knew the soil would … Continue reading →

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Last Call for Fall Wagon Rides!

Posted on October 6, 2017 by

Join us for Carlisle Reservation’s LAST “weekend” (this Sat 7th/Sun 8th) of ‘Horse-drawn Wagon Rides & Corn Maze’ this fall season. Tickets for the Wagon Rides and the Corn Maze are $2 EACH, available for purchase at the Equestrian Center … Continue reading →

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Kids Trick or Treat Fun Run

Posted on October 3, 2017 by

AMHERST – Trick or Treat FITNESS style will take place at the Mercy Health & Recreation Center on Sunday, October 22nd when children (ages 12-under) will participate in a FUN RUN that will have them leaving the event with a … Continue reading →

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