Daily Archives: July 22, 2014

Saturday, August 9, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Opening Up the Clark Landscape: Renewing and Sustaining

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July 4 marked the reopening of the newly renovated Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute. On Saturday, August 9 from 3 – 4 in the auditorium at 225 South Street in Williamstown, Gary Hilderbrand, principal, Reed Hilderbrand Associates, discusses his role in leading the Clark’s new landscape design. Reed Hilderbrand, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, created a sweeping redesign of the Clark’s 140-acre grounds, including creation of a three-tiered reflecting pool; upgrades to and expansion of walking trails; green roof systems; planting of 350 new trees (some 1000 trees planted overall); and creation of a new entry drive and landscaped parking area with water-permeable surfaces that feed into a rainwater and snowmelt collection system. – See more at: http://clarkart.edu/ImportedEvents/345-August-09-2014-300-PM-400-PM#sthash.HxpZzu9g.dpuf.

Sunday, July 27, 1:40 pm – Out of the Park

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Celebrate America’s pastime as the Boston Red Sox, the Highland Street Foundation, and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department team up to bring a Red Sox away game to the Boston Common on Sunday, July 27. Bring a blanket to watch the game on the big screen and cheer on the Red Sox! Everyone is welcome at this free event featuring live viewing of the game, caricaturists, balloon artists, face painters, giveaways, and refreshments. Special guests include Red Sox mascot Wally, Red Sox DJ TJ Connelly, Announcer Henry Mahegan, Organist Josh Kantor, and the Hot Tamales Brass Band.

 

Friday, August 1, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm – Federal Reserve Bank Green Roof Tour

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The 18,000 sq ft. roof garden at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston was installed in 1976 and is considered one of the oldest, still original roof gardens in the country.

The roof garden was designed by Robert Fager, ASLA who worked for the building architects, Hugh Stubbins & Associates. Frank W. Sellner was the landscape architect consultant for the project. He often told stories of interning for Beatrix Farrand and his work experience with Fletcher Steele!

The garden is on the fourth floor, 90′ above the ground floor with sweeping views towards Boston Harbor and the Seaport District. The roof garden has many specimen trees. Organically grown edibles are incorporated into the seasonal plantings.

The FRB property has over 200 trees and a 60′ roof top greenhouse all maintained by the Bank’s horticulture staff.  The street address is 600 Atlantic Avenue, and the cost of the tour is $15. Sponsored by The Landscape Institute at the Boston Architectural College, you may reserve a spot for the Friday, August 1 tour by emailing pce@the-bac.edu.

Saturday, July 26, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – Flower Bouquet Workshop

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Come join Allandale Farm’s flower farmers Mal and Tana for a hands-on bouquet building workshop this Saturday, July 26 from 1 – 2:30. The class will include a walk through the flower fields on the farm, located at 259 Allandale Road in Brookline, planting advice to grow your own beautiful flowers, and instruction on proper harvesting techniques to ensure the longevity and growth of your cut flowers. The class will end with bouquet building instruction while you build your own flower arrangement to take home and enjoy. Class size is limited. Call 617-524-1531 to register, or email allandale@allandalefarm.com.