The Bare Essentials: Winter Trees

Arnold Arboretum 125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, MA, United States

Winter is the barest of times in the Arboretum; however, there is much to see and much happening in the landscape. Join our docent for a walk on the bare side--notice shapes, textures, even the personalities of plants that are often missed when the land is heavy with green. You will see buds already forming […]

Free

The Bare Essentials: Winter Trees

Arnold Arboretum 125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, MA, United States

Winter is the barest of times in the Arboretum; however, there is much to see and much happening in the landscape. Join our docent for a walk on the bare side--notice shapes, textures, even the personalities of plants that are often missed when the land is heavy with green. You will see buds already forming […]

Free

Measure Twice, Cut Once: Introductory Tree and Shrub Pruning

Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University 125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, MA, United States

Andrew Gapinski, Head of Horticulture, Arnold Arboretum Saturday, December 14, 9:30am–Noon Put down the hedge shears! Through both classroom instruction and hands-on field training, this class will include what’s, whys, and how’s of proper pruning approaches and techniques. Andrew Gapinski will focus on small ornamental trees, young shade trees, and shrubs with general approaches towards […]

$38

Winter Wellness Walk

Arnold Arboretum 125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, United States

Great scenery and exercise, who could want more? Take a brisk walk this winter and stay healthy and connected to the Arboretum at a time when the landscape is pared down to its beautiful bones. This walk emphasizes fitness, with a healthy dose of information on seasonal highlights. Winter tours are geared to adults and […]

Free

Family Hike: Short Days, Long Nights

Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University 125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, MA, United States

Nancy Sableski, Manager of Children's Education Sunday, December 15, 2:00-3:30pm Families need nature at all times of the year! Meet inside the main gate at the Visitor Center. We’ll make paper chickadees and go on a StoryWalk to learn how a little bird can bring back the Sun! Free and open to all, most suitable […]

Free

Jumpstart Spring: Forcing Bulbs

Arnold Arboretum, Dana Greenhouse Jamaica Plain, MA, United States

Tiffany Enzenbacher, Manager of Plant Production, Arnold Arboretum Wednesday, January 15, 5:00–7:00pm Location: Dana Greenhouse, Arnold Arboretum Cure the winter doldrums! Students will learn the basics of bulb forcing and will plant a layered bulb container containing daffodils, hyacinths, grape hyacinths, and tulips. Bulb arrangements will be taken home to nurture and enjoy. Fee for all […]

$48

Garden Design Workshop for Home Gardeners

Arnold Arboretum, Weld Hill Bldg 1300 Centre Street, Roslindale, MA, United States

Christie Dustman, Designer, APLD 6 Sessions: Thursdays, January 23, 30, February 6, 13, (skip 20), 27, Mar 5, 6:30–8:30pm You may have the desire to make a garden, but then grapple with how to start designing your home garden spaces. Why not get some help in designing a layout for an area of your yard in […]

$210

Franklin Park Master Plan Community Workshop #1

William J Devine Golf Clubhouse One Circuit Drive , Dorchester , MA, United States

Join us for our first Community Workshop about the Franklin Park Master Plan and let us know what you would like to see for the future of the park!

Free

Volunteer at the Arnold Arboretum | Information Session

Arnold Arboretum, Hunnewell Building 125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, MA, United States

Volunteer Information Session Tuesday, February 4, 5:30-6:30pm Location: Arnold Arboretum,  Hunnewell Building - Visitor Center Do you love the Arboretum? Are you looking for a way to get involved? Come to an informal meet-and-greet and learn about our volunteer opportunities.  Representatives from our volunteer groups will be available to share their experiences and answer your questions. […]

Free

Art Reception – The Path Taken: Photography by Lawrence Mullings

Arnold Arboretum 125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, United States

Opening Reception with the Artist: Saturday, Feb. 8, 1:00-3:00pm (Snowdate Feb. 15, 1:00-3:00pm) Exhibition runs: February 7 – April 26, 2020 On any given day, Lawrence Mullings can be found exploring the paths and hidden corners of the Arboretum. While walking in the landscape to regain his health, his joy in photography was rekindled. He saw […]

Free

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