Daily Archives: October 1, 2011

Thursday, October 20, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – Marvelous Maples

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Maples are a great group of plants when it comes to brilliant fall color in shades from gold to orange to fiery red. The Arnold Arboretum is a treasure trove of maples, from common North American species to rare and endangered Asian types. On this walking tour with Nancy Rose, editor of Arnoldia, on Thursday, October 20 from 1 – 2:30, we’ll look at a number of the Arboretum’s special maple accessions in all of their autumn glory.In case of inclement weather, contact 617.384.5209. Meet at the Hunnewell Building. This activity is free, but please sign up at www.arboretum.harvard.edu.

Thursday, November 3 – Saturday, November 5, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm – 5th Farm Based Eduction Conference

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The 5th Farm-Based Education Conference, November 3 – 5 in Shelburne Farms, Vermont, will bring together nearly 200 farm-based education practitioners, partners, and community leaders including farmers, teachers, non-formal educators, philanthropists, chefs, historians, land conservationists, journalists, health care specialists, and food system and farm advocates. Enjoy three days of field trips, workshops, panel discussions, networking time with friends and colleagues, inspiring success stories, evening entertainment, hearty local food and fun, and of course, new knowledge to take back to your farm education programs. For complete details, visit www.farmbasededucation.org/page/farmbased-education-conference, or call Tre McCarney, FBEA Conference Coordinator, at 802-985-0381. Tre can also be reached through email at tmccarney@ShelburneFarms.org.