Daily Archives: November 18, 2014


Friday, November 28 – Sunday, January 4 – Holly Days: Winter Reimagined

If you have come to Holly Days at Tower Hill Botanic Garden in the past, you know that volunteers come up with some clever, creative displays.  The emphasis is on natural materials.   The 2014 theme is Winter Reimagined, a wonderfully free and open-ended concept sure to inspire and entertain.  Wander through glittering indoor displays and illuminated trees and shrubs in the Orchard, Entry, Lawn and Winter Gardens.  A giant Bromeliad tree, hundreds of poinsettias, more than 1,500 hand-crafted ornaments and over six miles of lights make this a unique holiday experience for all ages.  The Garden is making it even easier to experience the winter magic with special extended hours during Holly Days.  Buildings, grounds, The Shop at Tower Hill, and TWIGS Cafe will be open Wednesday and Thursday evenings until 9 pm, and all other days from 9 – 6.  Tower Hill is open seven days a week during Holly Days, including Mondays.  Tower Hill Botanic Garden is located at 11 French Drive in Boylston, Massachusetts.  For directions, and a complete list of activities including live music and children’s events, log on to www.towerhillbg.org.


Saturday, November 22, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Looking for Green in a Brown Landscape: Evergreen Plants Around Harvard Pond, Petersham

Join leaders Joe Choiniere and Wendy Howes of the Hubbardston-Ware River Nature Club for a hike around Harvard Pond as they look for all manner of evergreen plants. Many trees, ground mosses, woody shrubs, and more are bright and fresh-looking amongst the browns and grays of the late-fall landscape. You’ll also watch for waterfowl and any other bird species that happen to come our way. This hike is approximately 3 miles of mostly-flat terrain. You’ll encounter at least one beaver-impacted muddy area. Wear appropriate foot gear and dress for the weather. Bring binoculars and magnifying lens. Details of meeting place to be announced. Call 413-477-9229 or email chenshaw@eqlt.org for more information. Photo from http://www.endlessvelolove.blogspot.com.