Daily Archives: March 2, 2019

Wednesday, March 13, 10:00 am – Guided History Tour of The Esplanade

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There are countless stories behind Boston’s most iconic park and The Esplanade Association wants to share them with you! The Esplanade Association’s free guided history tours will walk participants through the fascinating history of the Esplanade. Meet at Community Boating Inc., 21 David G Mugar Way The guided tours last about an hour-and-a-half and cover roughly a mile of the Esplanade and over 150 years of history. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/guided-history-tours-on-the-esplanade-tickets-54537671644

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Saturday, March 16, 9:00 am – 11:00 am – Planning and Creating a Compact Orchard

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Become a backyard orchardist and grow your own fruit! Even with a small yard, you can enjoy fruit from your own trees with minimal effort and cost. This step-by-step Arnold Arboretum workshop at the Wakefield Estate in Milton on March 16 from 9 – 11 will teach you all you need to know to plan and create a compact orchard for years of enjoyment. Participants will spend part of the workshop outside in the orchard for a pruning demonstration, so dress accordingly. Space is limited; pre-registration required. Fee $20 Arboretum member, $30 nonmember. Offered with the Mary M. B. Wakefield Charitable Trust. Register at my.arboretum.harvard.edu or call 617-384-5277.

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