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Our Arboretum Through a Magnifying Glass - The Movement of Water in the Landscape 4/7

Thursday, 25 March 2021 08:06

This series will focus on important elements in our garden that are often overlooked but are instrumental in the ecological cycles happening all year long.

This third session session, The Movement of Water in the Landscape, on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2021 AT 6:30 PM EDT, will look at hydrology, a key factor in the life of the arboretum. Natural and manmade systems have altered the flow of water over hundreds of years. This presentation will take a closer look on how water moves from Great Blue Hill through the Wakefield landscape and into the Neponset River watershed.

To receive the zoom link for this session, please register at this link: https://conta.cc/38po7Tn or email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Just published! Our winter edition of "Dogwood Lane" exploring the revelations we've discovered as we rebound

Friday, 19 February 2021 13:38

Enjoy the winter edition of "Dogwood Lane"- exploring the revelations we've discovered as we rebound.

To read it online, click here.

For a printable copy of this or any prior issue of Dogwood Lane, click here or visit the news tab on this website.

New online series continues 3/10: Our Arboretum Through a Magnifying Glass: "Winter Wildlife"

Wednesday, 03 February 2021 15:16

This online series shines a spotlight on important elements in our garden that are often overlooked but are instrumental in the ecological cycles happening all year long. This month's talk on March 10 will focus on Winter Wildlife and highlight species adaptations that allow mammals, reptiles and insects to survive winters in New England. The February snow cover reveals clues to these adaptations.To register for this session and receive the zoom link, click here.

Save the date for the final session in this series:

April 7: The movement of water in the landscape will look at hydrology, a key factor in the life and health of the arboretum. Natural and manmade systems have altered the flow of water over hundreds of years. This presentation will take a closer look on how water moves from Great Blue Hill through the arboretum's landscape and into the Neponset River watershed. To register for this session, click here.

The first session, "The Wonderful World of Bark," was held Wednesday, February 10th, and focused on the fantastic variety of barks in our collection and the role that bark plays in protecting the tree, photosynthesis and habitat for other species. Upon request, you can view the recorded session via a link.

VIRTUAL Backyard Homesteading Series: Raise Your Own Chickens 2/4

Thursday, 28 January 2021 21:49

The COVID pandemic has led many to begin gardening and raising their own food. Our annual Backyard Homesteading workshops offer a chance to find out how. Our first session on raising backyard chickens is designed for people interested in learning how to start a backyard chicken coop and grow healthy, productive chickens for years of enjoyment and fresh food. This year, we'll be offering this session virtually by Zoom on Thursday, February 4th at 6:30 pm. After a slide show covering the basics, we'll take a virtual tour of the coops and chicken tractors on site. Suggested donation for the workshop is $10/$5 for members. Register via this link or calling 617-333-0924 x22.

Recent News

Our Arboretum Through a Magnifying Glass - The Movement of Water in the Landscape 4/7

Just published! Our winter edition of "Dogwood Lane" exploring the revelations we've discovered as we rebound

New online series continues 3/10: Our Arboretum Through a Magnifying Glass: "Winter Wildlife"

VIRTUAL Backyard Homesteading Series: Raise Your Own Chickens 2/4

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