Daily Archives: April 18, 2010

Thursday, May 20, 7:30 am – 6:30 pm – Day Trip to The High Line & Wave Hill Gardens

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Join the staff of the Berkshire Botanical Garden for a guided tour of the cutting edge gardens of The High Line, New York City’s newest park. Recently completed, the High Line is built on an elevated 1930’s freight rail structure on Manhattan’s West Side. These extensive gardens echo the wild, self-seeded landscape that grew up on the structure after the trains stopped running. The landscape is designed by James Corner Field Operations and Diller Scofidio + Renfro, with the consultation of Holland’s champion of New Wave gardening, Piet Oudolf. From the High Line travel to the gardens at Wave Hill in the Bronx and enjoy a guided tour of this 28 acre estate, the vision of famed horticulturist Marco Polo Stefano. Tour these remarkable gardens, including the conservatory, alpine house, and special collections. This guided garden tour is for plant lovers with an interest in both the old and new.

The cost of this guided tour is $85 for BBG members, $95 for non-members.  Reservations are essential (www.berkshirebotanical.org). Dress for the weather, because this is a rain or shine event.  Please also bring a bagged lunch.

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Wednesday, April 28, 7:00 pm – Managing Invasive Plants

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Land’s Sake, Inc. is a not for profit organization with a mission to connect people with the land. On Wednesday, April 28, beginning at 7 pm in the Conference Room of the Weston Public Library, come hear how exotic invasive plants are the silent and secret invaders of our neighborhoods, communities and Nation. Come learn about the eight ecological traits of invasive plant behavior that make these plants pests of our native landscapes. You will review organic and chemical control techniques for the top 16 exotic invasive plants plaguing eastern Massachusetts. Free, but please rsvp at 781-893-1163.

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Saturday, April 24, 9:30 am – 10:30 am – From Chinatown to the Sea

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Join the Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy and the Island Alliance for a free walking tour of the Greenway in Chinatown, ending at Long Wharf North, on Saturday, April 24, beginning at 9:30 am, and experience the connection to the sea that is now possible.  Meet at the old Chinatown Gate in Chinatown Park, near Hudson Street.  This event is free.  For more information, log on to www.rosekennedygreenway.org.

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