Daily Archives: June 2, 2016


Saturday, June 18, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Country Gardens of Little Compton

The Little Compton Garden Club presents Country Gardens of Little Compton, a tour of seven gardens, on Saturday, June 18 from 10 – 4, rain or shine.  Tickets are $35 if purchased before June 11, $40 thereafter.  Food truck lunches available.  Tickets may be purchased at the Little Compton Community Center and at the Partners Village Store in Westport, Massachusetts, or online at www.littlecomptongardenclub.org.  Proceeds will benefit community projects and the Club’s hosting of the 2017 Garden Club of America Zone 1 meeting.


Saturday, June 11, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Designing Serene Outdoor Spaces

On Saturday, June 11 beginning at 10 am, landscape designer Jan Johnsen shares her passion for creating relaxing, enticing gardens and reveals the three qualities that contribute to a serene outdoor setting: simplicity, a sense of sanctuary, and delight.

Following the lecture, which will take place at Berkshire Botanical Garden, 5 West Stockbridge road in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, Jan will be signing her latest book, Heaven is a Garden. BBG members $15, nonmembers $20. To register visit www.berkshirebotanical.org or call 413-298-3926.


Monday, June 13, 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm – Silent Sparks: The Wondrous World of Fireflies

For centuries, the beauty of fireflies has evoked wonder and delight. Yet for most of us, fireflies remain shrouded in mystery: How do fireflies make their light? What are they saying with their flashing? And what do fireflies look for in a mate?

Join Sara M. Lewis, PhD, of the Evolutionary and Behavioral Ecology Department of Tufts University on Monday, June 13 at 7 pm at the Arnold Arboretum for a presentation as she dives into the fascinating world of fireflies and reveals the most up-to-date discoveries about these beloved insects. Hear dramatic stories of birth, courtship, romance, sex, deceit, poison, and death among fireflies.

Following the lecture, look for fireflies at the edge of the Arboretum’s wet meadow. Sarah’s recently published book, Silent Sparks, will be available for sale and signing. $5 for Arboretum members, $10 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.arboretum.harvard.edu.

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