AgCom Butterfly Aviary to Reopen July 9

The Holliston Agricultural Commission’s Butterfly Aviary, right next to the Holliston Community Gardens, is set to open for its second year with a kickoff on Saturday, July 9. If you aren’t sure where that is, you’ll find this community treasure behind Pinecrest Golf Club (pinecrestgolfclub.org) at 212 Prentice Street. Just follow the driveway to the back.
“A lot of people are wondering what’s going on,” says recently reinstated Agricultural Commission member Pj Kilkelly, since there has been some change of personnel on the Agricultural Commission, with three members withdrawing. Kilkelly now sits back on the board as a full member with Justin Brown, Helen MacArthur, and associate member, Natalie Kent. “Last June was the first year for the aviary. Everything worked out very well. There were a lot of very happy people, a lot of great comments, a good all around venture,” says Kilkelly.
The butterfly aviary opening event will take place at 1 p.m. and will feature free hot dogs and refreshments. Although the food is free, Kilkelly notes that “We are looking for donations as well, and any groups that are interested in fundraising.” A donation box is located at the aviary, but donations can also be mailed to Holliston Ag Com, 703 Washington Street, Holliston, MA  01746.
For questions about the butterfly aviary, contact Pj Kilkelly at (508) 328-0212.