Daily Archives: September 14, 2011

Saturday, October 1 – Sunday, October 2, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm – 77th Annual Berkshire Harvest Festival

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For generations, the Harvest Festival has been a cherished tradition in the Berkshires. Originally conceived as a harvest-season family and community festival, it is one of the largest and longest running events of its kind in the country. The Festival is a celebration of community, showcasing local artisans, supporting local services, and promoting a wide array of superb Berkshire area products. Also of particular regional interest, this year’s Harvest Festival will feature a Farmers Market with the best Berkshire grown foods. The Harvest Festival supports educational programs at the Berkshire Botanical Garden. The Festival will take place Saturday and Sunday, October 1 – 2, from 9 – 5 each day at the Berkshire Botanical Garden at the junction of Routes 183 and 102 in Stockbridge.  Photo below from www.ruralintelligence.com. For a full schedule of events, visit www.berkshirebotanical.org/Harvest_Festival/

Wednesday, October 5, 6:00 pm – The Future of Trees in the Public Garden, Boston Common and Commonwealth Avenue Mall

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The Friends of the Public Garden invites all members to a Members Reception on Wednesday, October 5, beginning at 6 pm at the Union Club, 8 Park Street, Boston.  There will be time to socialize and to celebrate Henry Davis, a distinguished arborist who has spent over four decades working with the Friends to care for the trees in our three parks.  Hear Henry’s insights on The Future of Trees in the Public Garden, Boston Common and Commonwealth Avenue Mall.  The event is free to members, but please rsvp, as space is limited.  Email by Friday, September 30 at fopg@gis.net, or call 617-723-8144 for information (or to join, if you have not already done so.)  Membership can be renewed at this event as well.