Daily Archives: June 11, 2010

Elimination of the Mounted Unit of the Park Rangers

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The following  letter has been received by The Garden Club of the Back Bay from Michele Hanss, Chairman of The Boston Committee:

It has come to our attention that the Mounted Unit of the Park Rangers for the City of Boston may be eliminated later this month on June 30th due to cuts in the Parks and Recreation budget. This poses serious consequences primarily affecting the safety of the parks by sharply decreasing the efficiency and effectiveness of the Park Rangers. A number of park related non-profits such as the Friends of Jamaica Pond, Franklin Park Coalition, and the Emerald Necklace Conservancy are working hard to influence the outcome of this and our support is needed right now.

Monies are being raised privately through several sources and you can help by sending contributions to:

The Emerald Necklace Conservancy
891 Centre Street
Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts 02130

Please include in the memo section of your check: horses. If, despite all this effort, the unit does not survive these tough financial times, the checks will be returned. If you have any questions concerning this please e-mail Julia Owens at jowens@ridgewayadvisors.com since she is handling all requests for information.

Thank you for your consideration in supporting our park lands.

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Saturday, July 10 – 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Hidden Treasures of the Berkshires Garden Tour

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Six private Stockbridge gardens, as well as several houses,  will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 10 for the 20th Annual Hidden Treasures of the Berkshires tour.

Advance ticket purchase, $35, is recommended, by check and a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the Lenox Garden Club, Box 552, Lenox, Mass., 01240. Box lunches cost $20 and must be pre-ordered. Tickets will also be available at Mary Stuart Collections, 69 Church Street, Lenox,  Campo de ‘Fiori, 1815 N. Main Street, Sheffield, and Hammertown Barn, 325 Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington.  Tickets, if available on the day of the tour, will be $40 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Congregational Church.  Information: (413) 298-3089 and lenoxgardenclub.net.

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Saturday, June 26, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm – Santa’s Friends Have a Green Thumb Garden Tour

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On Saturday, June 26, from 9 – 5, the Sea Spray Garden Club will sponsor a tour of eleven gardens in Salisbury, Massachusetts, for the benefit of Santa’s Helpers and the Amesbury Holiday Program.  Both charities serves over 750 families last year.  One of the featured gardens appeared in the May 2009 issue of Better Homes and Gardens magazine.  At the conclusion of the self guided tour at 5 pm, there will be an art auction, also to benefit the two charities.  Admission is $25, there will be plants available for purchase, and for further information, contact Doug Morris at breadman25@verizon.net, or call 978-948-8181.  You can follow the Sea Spray Garden Club on Facebook, key word Sea Spray Garden Club.

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