Daily Archives: April 20, 2012


Monday, September 24 – Wednesday, September 26 – Landscapes of Nantucket

Join the Polly Hill Arboretum for this visit to our island neighbor to explore the Nantucket landscape.  While Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket share similar ecosystems, we will also discover some diffferences in the landscapes.  With the help of colleagues at the Nantucket Land Council, we will visit a few conservation properties and learn about land preservation on Nantucket. Downtown Nantucket is also home to some majestic street trees, including several American elms.  The trip will include a walking tour with Nantucket’s tree warden, to learn about the legacy of these historic trees.  Two private garden visits, arranged by the Nantucket Garden Club, are also included in the tour.  The tour price includes round trip airfare from Martha’s Vineyard to Nantucket via Cape Air, two nights at the Jared Coffin House, all ground transportation on Nantucket, and a $100 tax deductible contribution to the Polly Hill Arboretum.  $694 per person for queen sized bed (based on double occupancy), $660 per person for full sized bed (based on double occupancy), and $510 per person for room with one twin bed.  Tour is limited to 18 people, so sign up early by calling 508-693-9426, visiting www.pollyhillarboretum.org, or emailing karin@pollyhillarboretum.org.


Sunday, April 29, 12:00 noon – Celebrate Cyrus Dallin’s Paul Revere Statue

On Sunday, April 29,  visit with Paul Revere on The Prado – The Paul Revere Mall – where the famous Cyrus Dallin statue of Paul Revere is located. David Connor brings Boston’s favorite patriot to life during a special event honoring the 150th anniversary of Cyrus Dallin’s birth. You’ll be able to ask “Paul” about the details of his midnight ride, inquire about his 16 children, or engage him in conversation about his activities as a member of the Sons of Liberty. This special event organized by NEWRA’s Parks and Open Spaces Committee and co-sponsored by the Paul Revere House, the Cyrus Dallin Museum, Friends of the Prado, and the Old North Church begins at 12:00 and will include a formal program, a re-enactment of the dedication of the statue, and fun for the whole family! FREE and open to the public. Address is 19 North Square in Boston.