Celebrate the season with us at October-FamilyFest Now: Sunday October 22, 2:00PM-5:00PM Tickets required, $20 adults, kids free. Join us at the Wakefield Arboretum for a family-friendly afternoon of local beer, delicious food, live music, s’mores, zucchini races, pumpkin carving and fun for everyone at October-FamilyFest. Tickets include entrance to the gardens, food (brats) and one free pour from Barrel […]

Tree Planting Demonstration at the Milton Public LibrarySeptember 26th, 6:30pm to 7:30pm Trees are an extremely important part of combating climate change. They also play a key role in supporting our ecosystems. Come to the library on Tuesday, September 26th for a presentation by staff from the Wakefield Arboretum on choosing the right tree to plant in your yard, how […]

August 10th Garden Music Is Canceled due to weather Please join us in the garden from 6:00pm to 8:00pm for a fabulous musical journey through time with Michael Leidig, a pianist from Dedham known for his eclectic mashups spanning centuries and musical genres. His solo piano performances have been described as a mellifluous impressionistic blend of well-known blues, jazz, classical, […]

The American Conifer Society partnered with the Wakefield Arboretum for a day of workshops and garden visits. The event was hugely successful . Thank to those that donated their time!

The blooms were stunning this year and all events were a success! We hope you decide to become a memeber if you have not yet done so. Thank you for your support!

Beginner Bonsai workshop-Participants will be introduced to the art of Bonsai. Each student will leave with a beginner bonsai. Saturday, June 10, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT Class size is limited register here

Saturday, June 10, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Mushroom Propagation Workshop After an introduction of different mushroom growing methods, we will teach you how to inoculate logs with shiitake and oyster mushroom spawn and send you home with your own “seeded” log which can provide mushrooms for up to 5 years. This is a great family-friendly event. Register here

Saturday, May 13, 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. Local Voices Family Day Three Milton historic sites will open their doors to engage the public in an immersive exploration of local history titled “Local Voices.” Each site will feature a Story Walk as well as activities for the whole family. This collaborative project will highlight individuals who not only played a significant […]

May 20, 2023 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm Have you ever wondered what makes a tree distinct from the others in the forest?   Friends of the Blue Hills and the Mary May Binney Wakefield Arboretum team up to lead a three-mile hike to explore what makes many species of trees unique but also part of an interconnected ecosystem that […]

Wine, Cheese and Conifer Trees Tour and Trivia, June 9th Enjoy a selection of wine and cheeses and join Arboretum Director Debbie Merriam for a fun filled evening of trivia questions while exploring the gardens. Prizes awarded. Register here.