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Thacher Adolescents Plant Ahead for Springtime Beauty
Friday, 24 October 2008 15:01
On Friday, October 24th, students from the Adolescent Program at Thacher Montessori planted spring bulbs in the “Front Garden” of the Wakefield Estate. In Spring, this formal hedged garden is one of the most beautiful areas at the property with the early blooms of the red and white Cercis canadensis (redbud), azaleas, and spring ephemerals including Virginia bluebells, mayapple, Jack-in-the-pulpit and trillium. The daffodils planted by the students will add to the tulip and tiger lily bulbs still present from Polly Wakefield’s work in this area, and will create an amazing springtime display.
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Fall Brings Out Some of the Estate’s Most Stunning Displays
Monday, 20 October 2008 14:09
October 20th - This year’s spectacular Fall foliage is a reminder that the Estate is stunningly beautiful throughout the year. Currently and through the November 20, we have open hours Thursday afternoons for visitors to enjoy a self-guided walk among the gardens, orchard or woodland. Guided tours are available at 4:00. See events calendar for updates.
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Wet and Wild Weather does not deter the “Birds and Bees” event
Sunday, 14 September 2008 13:52
September 14th, a soggy Sunday morning, local birding expert Patty O’Neill led a bird walk through the estate, focusing on areas she has seen activity over the past year of monitoring the estate’s bird population. Due to the rain, there was not much bird activity, but the tough group that braved the bad weather had a tour of the estate and Erica Max, our landscape supervisor, filled them in about the history of the areas visited.
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Teachers from Sarah Greenwood School take time out to explore ways to let their students explore Wakefield Estate
Tuesday, 26 August 2008 13:47
On August 26th, several dozen teachers from Boston Public’s Sarah Greenwood School visited the Wakefield Estate for a retreat to explore ways the K-8 teachers could use the site in conjunction with their classes. After an extended tour of areas that have already been used for educational purposes, the teachers participated in a scavenger hunt and brainstormed in groups.
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