Daily Archives: August 9, 2013

Sunday, August 18, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Ponkapoag Marsh

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In a boggy corner of the Blue Hills is a lovely diversity of ferns.  It is the site where Massachusetts Fern was discovered, and an excellent location for netted chain fern.  On Sunday, August 18, from 1 – 4, discover two different wood fern hybrids as well, and see how they compare with their parent species.  The New England Wild Flower Society sponsored walk will be led by Don Lubin and Ray Abair, and the fee is $28 for NEWFS members, $35 for nonmembers.  Register at www.newfs.org.  Wear long pants and bring insect repellent and a hand lens.

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Sunday, August 18, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm – Guided Tour of Confluence Exhibit at The Mount

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This season, Edith Wharton’s beautiful Berkshire home, The Mount, in partnership with SculptureNow, is pleased to present Confluence, an exhibition of large-scale outdoor sculptures featuring 24 nationally acclaimed artists, including George Rickey (his work pictured below,) Jonathan Prince, Tim Prentice, and Richard Erdman. Join a docent for a free two-hour guided tour of this remarkable show and hear the stories behind the art and artists.  The tour will start at The Stable at 3 pm. Wear comfortable shoes! Free.  For more information visit www.edithwharton.org, or call 413-551-5100.  The Mount is located at 2 Plunkett Street in Lenox. For additional information about SculptureNow, please visit www.sculpturenow.org.

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