Events

Member exclusive pruning workshop! Join our Executive Director, Debbie Merriam, and Horticulturist Ellen Scheid to learn about early-spring pruning. Enjoy a hot cup of coffee and light refreshments. Register here

Visit us at the Climb for a Better Tomorrow hosted by Blue Hills Observatory. The Earth Day Climb for a Better Tomorrow is the Blue Hill Observatory's signature annual celebration—a community gathering that combines the simple power of hiking with a profound commitment to climate education and environmental stewardship. Ascend Great Blue Hill and join hundreds of community members at […]

Register here Rain date April 26, 2026

Join staff member Mathew Noiseux for a walk around the Arboretum to observe a variety of resident and migrating birds. Register here   

The best time of the year at the arboretum! Join us in enjoying the thousands of Kousa Dogwood Blooms across the arboretum. A schedule of events will be announced soon...

Kick off Dogwood Days and join us for botanically inspired cocktails, mocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and music. This is a family-friendly event. Register here

Kick off Dogwood Days by creating beautiful botanical art! Two separate workshops will be offered on Sunday. Take one or both! Pressed Flower Shadowbox Workshop Cyanotype Workshop    

One of the most anticipated events of the year! Join us for wine, cheese, and tree trivia while enjoying the dogwoods in the evening light. Light refreshemnts will be served.

Watch our flock get their summer haircuts! The sheep shearer works quickly, so arrive early! No pre-registration required.

Field day is a family-friendly event with a fun run, games, our traditional dog show, a bubble fest, and garden tours. Wakefield field day is a family-friendly event, including your friendly dogs! Register here