The Mary May Binney Wakefield Arboretum has had many visitors stop by after noticing our new sign at our entry, but hopefully, many of you have also noticed the stunning new sign installed by Milton 350th Anniversary Committee, acknowledging the property’s historic significance and recent designation as a Historic District on the National Registry of Historic Places. The National Register […]

Second Saturday and Sunday Open Hours September 11 & 12, 9:00 am-3:00 pm While visitors are always welcome to join us for self-guided tours of the arboretum non-holiday weekdays 9:00 am-3:00 pm, we will again offer extra open hours on September’s Second Saturday and Sunday. These weekend hours have been popular with families or small groups who enjoy a morning visit with the […]

Next up in our Summer Garden Music Series, hailing all the way from Roslindale, this month’s featured musical guests are the Rozzicats, playing a variety of  vocal and instrumental acoustic music, from old folk to new Americana, and from Beatles to bluegrass. Rozzicats’ members are Jenn Goldson (vocals, guitar), Andy Hollinger (vocals, mandolin, dobro), Kim Patch (fiddle) and Eric Smalley (bass). […]

We’re having Second Sat and Sun Open Hours with Family Fun Days Again in August! Save the dates: August 14 & 15 Enjoy a relaxing and fun weekend visit to the Arboretum and the animals! Families and individuals are invited to find a nice spot to take in nature to relax and enjoy a leisurely and socially distanced visit and/or […]

How quickly the summer has passed! The fall equinox, the day when autumn begins, is quickly approaching. The word “equinox” is derived from the Latin aequinoctium, from aequus (equal) and nox (noctis) (night). Twice each year, on the first day of spring and first day of autumn, the sun passes directly above the equator as the earth makes its yearly trek […]

If you missed coming out to Dogwood Days 2021 – or if just want to relive the memorable times – we have put together a slide show of its highlights for your enjoyment. To view it, click here. We hope you will come visit soon. The dogwoods are past but we have spectacular blooms you will enjoy! The Arboretum is open regular business […]

During Dogwood Days 2021, we got a terrific response to our special Evening Garden Tours so we’ve decided to offer one a month during the summer months on the third Thursdays. Join us for the first of these on Thursday, July 15th at 6:30 pm. This tour will showcase the arboretum’s seasonal highlights and share some insights about the property’s […]

We’re Launching Second Sat and Sun Open Hours with Family Fun Days Saturday, July 10 and Sunday July 11. Enjoy a relaxing and fun weekend visit to the Arboretum and the animals! Families and individuals are invited to find a nice spot to take in nature to relax and enjoy a leisurely and socially distanced visit and/or BYO picnic. Visitors […]

Dogwood Days 2021 Online Auction is now on!Final winning bids due by 8:00 pm on Sunday, June 20Register via this link. This year’s Dogwood Days would not be complete without our annual silent auction! While there is no garden party this year, our silent auction is happening ONLINE, and bidding is now live. Right now, you can bid on some amazing auction items from […]

It’s Happening! Dogwood Days 2021: June 5-20 Here is the complete schedule! Dogwoods Days at the Mary May Binney Wakefield Arboretum is the annual celebration of the blooming legacy of Polly Wakefield’s collection of over 300 dogwood trees. This year’s Dogwood Days will take place over two weeks, and will feature smaller, more intimate events designed to showcase the spectacular […]