Author Archives: Robbie Wigley

Concept Drawing and Planting List for Valley Pond Park

This is the 1999 Concept Drawing and Planting List for the Valley Pond Park.  I have also included a list of birdsseen in the park, drawn up by Don Starkweather.  I am not sure of the year.  Just a little … Continue reading

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The Shopper

The Shopper is a free publication that is delivered every week.  Does it pile up at your front door?  Do you see it as a waste of paper, energy and time or are you someone who enjoys the publication and … Continue reading

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Northfield Shade Tree Replacement Program

I paid another visit to the NESNA website that I referred to in the last post.  Ed Lufkin does a terrific job of keeping the site current.  I found this  information on their site about the Northfield Shade Tree Replacement Program.  … Continue reading

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Another Neighborhood Blog

The Northfield Eastside Neighborhood Association, also has a blog.  They recognized us yesterday by posting a piece about our site.  It is great to see neighborhoods organizing, sharing information and committing to causes.  Take a trip over to their site, … Continue reading

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Cedar Waxwing

I saw these two fly in and land, otherwise I would never have seen them, they are so well hidden.

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VPTA ANNUAL MEETING

More information to follow.  Please put this on your calendar so you are sure to save the date.

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April Board Meeting

Proposed Agenda for April 14th, 2009 VPTA Meeting –  to be held at Rinae Noyes, 2104 Lincoln St South, on April 14th at 7:00 pm CALL TO ORDER Approval of minutes from the March 10th, 2009 meeting TREASURER’S REPORT OLD … Continue reading

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Municipal Yard Waste and Composting

Sherry Freking suggested that I put up information on the city’s composting site.  I added a link to the city’s website in the Link area on the right side bar but I thought it might be helpful to show you … Continue reading

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Sidebar links

Over the last few weeks I have added Sidebar Links to what I feel are some helpful sites.  When you click on a link, it will take you to another website.  If you hold your mouse over the copy, a little box will pop up with an explanation.  … Continue reading

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March VPTA Board Meeting

Is it over with?  Spring just has to be around the corner! The monthly board meeting will be held on March 10th at 7:00pm.  It will be at Robbie and Griff Wigley’s, 1133 Heritage Drive.  Everyone is welcome to attend.  … Continue reading

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Free/Needed/For Sale

I have started this post to allow people to write a comment letting the Association members know about anything you may have that you are interested in giving away, selling or requesting.  Some of you may have heard of Craig’s … Continue reading

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A picture of you to clip to your comments!

The little picture that shows up on this site when Griff or I comment is called a Gravatar (globally recognized avatar).  It is easy to acquire and attaches itself to the email address you are using at the time.  Go to … Continue reading

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Spring Memories

I thought I would post some of my pictures of wildlife from last spring.  I am anxious to see green grass and critters.  There are some birds I have no idea what they are….  maybe someone can let me know.  … Continue reading

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February VPTA Association Meeting

Last night Gary and Sherry Freking were kind enough to host our monthly Association meeting.  A good time was had by all!  I look forward to these meeting because it gives me a chance to connect with my neighbors talk … Continue reading

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Birds Return

I don’t know about anyone else but my feeders have been abandoned for the last 2 months.  I have had a couple of Blue Jays and Junkos… but nothing else.  This morning I thought we had leaves falling off the trees, … Continue reading

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