Daily Archives: March 27, 2020


Thursday, October 29 – Sunday, November 8 – Ecuadorian Cloud Forest & Galapagos Islands

The Galápagos Islands were Charles Darwin’s “Living Laboratory of Evolution,” named for the tortoises that roam the lush landscapes of the small archipelago. This Pacific Horticulture Society active learning adventure is an opportunity to experience the islands’ highly specialized and endemic flora, fauna, and environments in a way that most visitors to the Galápagos seldom do—through fun activities like snorkeling, hiking, kayaking, and biking. You’ll learn about the natural and human history of the islands during visits to North Seymour, El Chato Tortoise Reserve, Mosquera Islet, Punta Carrion, Cerro Mesa, and a host of other highlights on the Enchanted Islands. The Ecuadorian Cloud Forest awaits; brimming with floral species of epiphytes, ferns, palms, and nearly 50 species of hummingbirds. The enormous biodiversity of this region is like none other! Land cost $6,580 per person, with single room supplement of $995. For complete brochure visit Holbrook Travel, https://www.holbrooktravel.com/where-we-travel/galapagos-islands/pacific-horticulture-society-20


Saturday, April 4, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm – Grow Spring! Expo – CANCELLED

Visit the Proctor Elementary School, 60 South Main Street in Topsfield on Saturday, April 4 from 10 – 3 for Grow Spring! Expo, Farmers’ Marketplace, ,antique tractor exhibition, visits with horticultural experts, the Essex County Beekeepers, and giant pumpkin growers, plus baked goods and food trucks.  This popular event celebrates local agriculture, horticulture, and environmental preservation, and connects organizations with the wider community.  Free admission. Presented by the Topsfield Garden Club, and sponsored by the Proctor School, the Forest Foundation, and the Topsfield Historical Society.