Daily Archives: April 29, 2010

April 26 – May 28 – Boston Public Works Department Seasonal Yard Waste Recycling

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Seasonal yard waste pick-up is on your recycling day (based on address) and will continue from now through May 28.  The Public Works Department will collect your leaves and yard waste, and use it as natural fertilizer for Boston’s community gardens.  Place leaves and yard debris in large paper leaf bags or open barrels labeled “yard waste.”  Large paper leaf bags are available at any local True Value hardware store, supermarket, or Home Depot.  Yard waste stickers are available by calling 617-635-4500.  Tie branches with string, making sure they are no longer than 3 feet in length.  Please do not put branches in the barrels.  Under no circumstances use plastic bags.  We thank The Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay for this timely reminder.

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Thursdays, June 3, 10 & 17, 6:30 – 8:45 pm, and Sundays, June 6 & 13, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm – Native New England Shrubs

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The New England Wild Flower Society plans a five session course with Roland “Boot” Boutwell, beginning June 3, which will be held at Garden in the Woods in Framingham, plus various field sites.  The many species of native New England shrubs display a wide variation in size, shape, color and characteristics of their bark, flowers, and fruits.  This course introduces students to approximately 50 species growing in this region.  Identification will be emphasized, and students will become familiar with family characteristics and historic uses.  Bring a hand lens to each session.  Weekend sessions will be held at off-site locations and directions will be provided at the first class.  The fee is $195 for NEWFS members and $225 for non-members.  To register, log on to www.newfs.org.

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