August 10th Garden Music Is Canceled due to weather Please join us in the garden from 6:00pm to 8:00pm for a fabulous musical journey through time with Michael Leidig, a pianist from Dedham known for his eclectic mashups spanning centuries and musical genres. His solo piano performances have been described as a mellifluous impressionistic blend of well-known blues, jazz, classical, […]

The American Conifer Society partnered with the Wakefield Arboretum for a day of workshops and garden visits. The event was hugely successful . Thank to those that donated their time!

The blooms were stunning this year and all events were a success! We hope you decide to become a memeber if you have not yet done so. Thank you for your support!

Beginner Bonsai workshop-Participants will be introduced to the art of Bonsai. Each student will leave with a beginner bonsai. Saturday, June 10, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT Class size is limited register here

Saturday, June 10, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Mushroom Propagation Workshop After an introduction of different mushroom growing methods, we will teach you how to inoculate logs with shiitake and oyster mushroom spawn and send you home with your own “seeded” log which can provide mushrooms for up to 5 years. This is a great family-friendly event. Register here

Saturday, May 13, 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. Local Voices Family Day Three Milton historic sites will open their doors to engage the public in an immersive exploration of local history titled “Local Voices.” Each site will feature a Story Walk as well as activities for the whole family. This collaborative project will highlight individuals who not only played a significant […]

May 20, 2023 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm Have you ever wondered what makes a tree distinct from the others in the forest?   Friends of the Blue Hills and the Mary May Binney Wakefield Arboretum team up to lead a three-mile hike to explore what makes many species of trees unique but also part of an interconnected ecosystem that […]

Wine, Cheese and Conifer Trees Tour and Trivia, June 9th Enjoy a selection of wine and cheeses and join Arboretum Director Debbie Merriam for a fun filled evening of trivia questions while exploring the gardens. Prizes awarded. Register here.

Saturday June 3rd, 5:00 PM Dogwood Days Lawn Party Tours of the grounds, live music, wonderful appetizers & beverages. Proceeds support our educational programs.(Rain date, June 4th.) Tickets must be purchased in advance. Register here.

The Mary May Binney Wakefield Arboretum is a Certified Reference Garden for the American Conifer Society. The purpose of the ACS Reference garden Program is to provide public access to a wide variety of conifer collections throughout the United States that will: Educate gardening groups, such as Master Gardeners, botanical organizations and the general public about growing conifers Familiarize gardeners […]