Daily Archives: January 10, 2020

Saturday, February 1 – Tuesday, March 31 – The Orchid Show

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You won’t want to miss Tower Hill’s first-ever Orchid Show. Inspired by street art, this inaugural show is spectacular and immersive. In the Limonaia, visitors are greeted with incredible and lush displays of orchids and tropical plants, integrated seamlessly with custom-made graffiti art by local Worcester artist Croc. Colorful art displays continue throughout the Milton Gallery. Visitors will enjoy an exciting lineup of event weekends and adult and youth programming. This never-before-seen combination of street art and orchids is beautiful, dramatic, and inspiring!

Opening weekend, Saturday and Sunday, February 1 and 2, includes paper orchid making, an artist talk with graffiti artist Croc, orchid pin making, and tours. Complete information may be found at https://www.towerhillbg.org/orchid-show/

Thursday, January 30, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Partnerships for Rare Plant Management

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For Natural Heritage Programs and partners, tracking rare plant populations is challenging due to lack of resources, personnel, and feasibility. Ecological Programs Coordinator, Bud Sechler, explains Native Plant Trust’s process of prioritizing management projects with Natural Heritage Programs in each New England state, and gives examples of on-going collaborations. We will discuss ways to improve the management of rare plant populations. The lecture takes place at Garden in the Woods on January 30 from 1 – 2, and the program is co-sponsored by the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions. $15 for members of the sponsoring organizations, $18 for nonmembers. Register at www.nativeplanttrust.org.