Our last Stone Soup and Speaker of the season will be this Thursday, May 30 with special guest speaker Elizabeth Ryan of Brown University and the Arnold Arboretum. Elizabeth studies how plants will respond to climate change. She is interested in finding out which plants will thrive outside of their current habitats (becoming potentially invasive), and which are in the […]
Dogwood Days 2013: A Week-long Celebration
A week-long celebration of the estate’s kousa dogwood trees, featuring open gardens, guided tours, tree sale, and more Each June, the Wakefield Estate welcomes visitors to celebrate the annual blooming of hundreds of Polly Wakefield’s kousa dogwood trees. We’re excited to announce that this year’s Dogwood Days will include a week-full of special events, including open hours, guided tours, a […]
Sheep Shearing Day May 11
With the arrival of spring, it is time for the annual shearing of the sheep at the Wakefield Estate. The shearing, which is open to the public, is set for Saturday, May 11, at 10:00am. The shearing will take place at the estate, located at 1465 Brush Hill Rd. in Milton. The annual ritual will be performed by Kevin Ford, […]
State of the Watershed is Topic for April Stone Soup
Our next “Stone Soup” gathering will feature remarks by Taber Keally, longtime board member of the Neponset River Watershed Association and Milton representative to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council. Taber will give a brief talk on the Neponset watershed and the environmental impact of proposed development in Milton. We hope you will join us April 25 to enjoy tasty soup and […]
“Dig” Earth Day with Earth Art and Archaeology
This year’s Earth Day Celebration at the Wakefield Estate will offer families a chance to really “dig in” while they explore archaeology and earth art on April 19, from 10 a.m. until noon. During the visit to the estate, one can take in the first signs of spring’s beauty and meet the estate’s chickens, sheep, and Jack the llama.As in […]
Beekeeping Demo Offers a Peak at Keeping Your Own Hive
The Wakefield Estate will host a session entitled “Backyard Homesteading: Beekeeping – Greet the New Queen” on Sunday, April 14, from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm. One of the Wakefield Estate’s beekeepers, Scott Harris, will provide a general overview about starting and managing your own backyard bee hive. During the demonstration, Harris will introduce a new queen bee and repopulate […]
The State of Bees is topic of March Stone Soup
This month, the Wakefield Estate’s Stone Soup and lecture will feature remarks by Ed Karle on the state of bees. Our fuzzy winged co-workers are in trouble, with many areas around the world reporting alarming rates of decline; some as high as 80%. Karle, President of the Norfolk County Beekeepers Association, will give an overview of the state of bees […]
Registration open for 2013 Summer Archaeology Institute
The Wakefield Estate’s Summer Archaeology Institute is a hands-on archaeological excavation at the historic Wakefield Estate in Milton, MA. It is one of only a few programs of its type in the country. The institute is specifically designed for high school and college students interested in learning about local history and archaeology. Participants will work side by side with graduate archaeology students […]
Note Date Change: Pruning Practicum this Saturday, March 16
Join us Saturday, March 16 from 12-2 pm for a unique opportunity to hone your pruning skills. This very special pruning workshop is designed as a “practicum” for folks who have taken basic pruning classes here, at the Arboretum, or elsewhere – or know the basics. Join our staff certified arborist for this session for this “hands-on” opportunity to practice what you’ve learned […]
Preservation in Milton topic for 2nd Stone Soup on Feb. 28
The second of our “Winter Stone Soup” gatherings will feature remarks by Alex Whiteside, chair of the Milton Planning Board and head of an effort to restore the Broderick Stables located at the State Police Headquarters on Hillside Street. Alex is spearheading a group of interested volunteers to explore means of restoring this 100 year-old historic building. As Alex points […]