lee backyard farming initiative WILL BE BACK IN the library in JANUARY 2027!

Be sure to find the Lee Backyard Initiative Crew at the Farmers Market this Summer! 

Our 2026 Winter Theme was...
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'Animals In Your Backyard – Wild & Domestic… Including Children!'
The Lee Backyard Farming Initiative will meet from 6pm - 7:30pm in the Old Town Hall, on the 4th Wednesday of the month from January to April 2026.
  • ​January 28th – Children: The Benefits of an Active Backyard for Your Child 
  • February 25th – Domestic Animals in your Backyard
  • March 25th ​– Wild Animals
  • April 22nd ​– Wildlife Pests
Among many topics, we’ll have fun discussing: Birds, Bees & Pollinators, Domestic & Wild Animals, Children in the Yard, Wildlife Pests, Good Fences Make Good Neighbors and Legal Responsibilities and Liability!
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION WAS WELCOMED AND ENCOURAGED...
AND​ WE HAD A BLAST!
Sponsored by the Lee Agricultural Commission, Lee Sustainability Committee, the Friends of the Lee Public Library, the Lee Public Library and the Conservation Commission.
January 28, 2026
What a great night. Thank you Jessica!
March 25, 2026
Quite the crowd tonight. Thank you Don & Alan!
February 25, 2026
So much fun. Thank you Matt & Donna-Lee!
April 22, 2026
Lots of great advice tonight. Thank you Chris!
Check out some pictures from our Winter Series 2025!
January 15, 2025
Thank you Don for a great night!
February 19 2025,
David, that truly was enlightening, thank you! 
March 19, 2025
A great turnout, thank you Steve!
April 16, 2025
Brilliant presentation, thank you Dorn!