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  • 1465 Brush Hill Road, Milton, MA

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Summer Hours
June 25, 2026

Summer Hours

Visit the gardens this summer! We are open Monday through Thursday, 7:00AM to 3:00PM and Fridays 7:00AM to 1:00PM. Join us Saturday, July 18th, from 9:00AM to 2:00PM and Saturday, August 22nd, from 9:00AM to 2:00PM. Please reach out with any questions at 617-333-0924 or email arboretum@dogwoodlanefarm.org.

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Dogwood Days 2026
May 13, 2026

Dogwood Days 2026

Saturday, May 30th – Sunday, June 7th 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM daily – no reservations needed Join us daily for a garden tour at 1:00 PM Enjoy our annual week-long celebration of the arboretum’s collection of Kousa Dogwoods. Check out our list of events and happenings here.

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Animal Encounters with Massachusetts Audubon
May 12, 2026

Animal Encounters with Massachusetts Audubon

Learn about Massachusetts native fauna with Massachusetts Audubon! We are so thrilled to host the Massachusetts Audubon and welcome their animal ambassadors to the arboretum. Pre-registration is required due to limited space. Register here ** If you register to come to the Animal Encounter program, registration is not required for Field Day.

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May 2, 2026

May Plant of the Month – Eastern Redbud

Cercis canadensis, or Eastern redbuds, are noted for their profuse, brightly-colored flowers in early spring. The flowers are particularly showy as they bloom along the stems of the tree before the leaves come out. At the arboretum, there is an abunance of stight species redbuds and cultivars. This includes ‘Flamethrower’, ‘Alley Cat’, ‘Forest Pansy’, ‘Royal White’, ‘Vanilla Twist’, ‘Black Pearl’, and ‘Midnight […]

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April 1, 2026

April Plant of the Month – Winter Hazel

Corylopsis, commonly called winter-hazel, is a medium-sized shrub that grows best in full sun to part shade. The word Corylopsis derives from the Greek korylos (hazelnut) and opsis (resembling), meaning “resembling a hazelnut”. It is in the witch-hazel family, and shares several characteristics with witch-hazels (Hamamelis): late winter or early spring bloom, horizontal branching, and pest and disease resistance. All Corylopsis species grow best in light shade and moist, […]

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Early Morning Birding
March 29, 2026

Early Morning Birding

Join staff member Mathew Noiseux for a walk around the Arboretum to observe a variety of resident and migrating birds. May 5, 2026, 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM Register here

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