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Month: January 2026

  • Thursday, January 29 – Application Deadline for Wild Wonder Micro Grant Program

    Wild Wonder wants to help you share the joy of nature journaling. Apply for a Wild Wonder Micro Grant. Applications open now and are due January 29.

    Through this program, Wild Wonder celebrates the creativity in the global nature journaling community, generates new outreach ideas, and offers support to individuals leading projects that bring nature journaling to new audiences, especially those that are currently underserved. We can’t wait to see your ideas!

    They are so grateful to the global nature journaling community for helping bring this program to life! Nearly all of the funds for the Wild Wonder Micro Grant Program came from donations from the community, including funds raised through a series of Learn to Draw classes taught by John Muir Laws @johnmuirlaws and other teachers, many of whom also donated their time. THANK YOU!

    Visit https://wildwonder.org/grants to see all the details, deadlines, requirements, and FAQs about applying. You can also see profiles of past Micro Grant fellows and learn about their projects.

  • Saturday, January 24, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Gardening for Biodiversity with Native Plants

    The Middlesex Conservation District invites you to the Fowler Branch of the Concord Public Library on January 24 at 2 pm to hear Amy Meltzer speak on Gardening for Biodiversity with Native Plants: Providing Habitat for Pollinators, Birds, and Other Essential Wildlife. Registration is required at middlesexconservationdistrict.org/events This is a free event.

  • Saturdays, January 24 – February 28, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Eastern – Sustainable Garden Care & Maintenance, Online

    Learn about the maintenance considerations that should be integrated into the design process. Students’ horticultural knowledge will expand to factor sustainable maintenance concerns with cost effectiveness into plant selection. Learn procedures for perennials, woody plants, and lawns, including transplanting, staking, fertilizing, winterizing, mulching, plant pathology, and pest control with an emphasis on deer control. Classes will take place on six successive Saturdays from January 24 – February 28 from 11:00 am – 1:00 am Eastern, online, and is $215 for BBG members, $240 for nonmembers. Register online at www.berkshirebotanical.org.

    Instructor Daryl Beyers is the author of The New Gardener’s Handbook: Everything you Need to Know to Grow a Beautiful and Bountiful Garden, available from Timber Press. As gardening certificate program coordinator at the New York Botanical Garden, he helps guide the program’s curriculum and teaches popular gardening classes. Daryl has more than twenty-five years of professional landscaping experience, specializing in residential garden design and development. As a staff writer, photographer and editor for Fine Gardening magazine, he authored two special issues on garden design and served as a contributing garden editor for Martha Stewart Living. His articles on gardening and garden design have also appeared in Horticulture and HGTV Magazine. His next book, The New Garden Designer will be published in June 2026.

  • Saturday, April 25 – Thursday, April 30 – Outdoor Arizona

    Meet in Arizona and embark on a springtime Smithsonian Associates exploration of some of the Grand Canyon State’s best-known sites (as well as hidden gems) that highlight its rich ecology, geology, stunning landscapes, and architectural masterworks. Wayne Ranney, a geologic educator, author, lecturer, and trail and river guide, leads the outdoor adventure on April 25 – 30. Start your Arizona explorations at Boyce Thompson Arboretum, the state’s oldest and largest botanical garden, set in a beautiful natural environment along Queen Creek Canyon in the Sonoran desert. Featuring plant collections from the world’s deserts, the arboretum is on the National Register of Historic Places and is also considered an important birding area.

    Next, uncover the genius of Frank Lloyd Wright at Taliesin West. On a guided tour, learn about the innovative designs and philosophies that define this architectural masterpiece set against a desert backdrop. Delve into geology and history in Sedona, where red-rock formations and vibrant landscapes inspire awe. Take a Jeep tour into the canyons; view the hilltop chapel inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright; travel scenic route 89A; and enjoy free time for lunch in the culinary mecca of Sedona. Travel to the Grand Canyon’s South Rim and set off on a 3-mile walk along the scenic Rim Trail with your study leader. Learn about the canyon’s formation and the unique ecosystems that thrive here and spend some free time at the visitor’s center. Visit Antelope Canyon X, known for its breathtaking light beams and swirling sandstone formations. This slot canyon is on Navajo land steeped in cultural significance. A guided tour includes insights into the nation’s traditions and the geology of the area.

    Stop at Horseshoe Bend, formed over thousands of years through erosion of the Colorado River, showcasing both natural beauty and geological processes at work. Complete details and pricing are found at https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/programs/outdoor-arizona

  • Thursday, January 22, 4:15 pm – 5:45 pm – Owl Prowl at Appleton Farms

    Join The Trustees for a very special evening hike on January 22 at 4:15 to hear the owls who might be out and about in the dark winter woods and fields of Appleton Farms in Ipswich. This hike will take place along the trails of Appleton, known to have multiple species of owls. Before our hike, you’ll learn about wintertime nocturnal animals and what to listen for on your journey. Then, we’ll embark on a 45-60 minute hike as we follow some of Appleton Farms’ most beautiful trails to see what we can hear.

    Pre-registration at https://thetrustees.org/event/442872/ is required. Recommended for ages 9 and up. This hike begins at the Appleton Farms Farmhouse/ Offices parking lot.

    Be sure to wear weather-appropriate clothing and boots or shoes that are appropriate for hiking in potentially wet, snowy and muddy spots, or over uneven terrain. Please bring a flashlight, as this part of the property is away from lights. All hikes are weather permitting. 

    Space is limited for this event and pre-registration is required. Member adult $15, nonmember adult $20; member child $10, nonmember child $15.

  • Thursday, January 29, 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Paint & Sip with the Emerald Necklace Conservancy

    Channel your inner artist at this cozy fall event on January 29. Learn how to paint a beautiful landscape over a glass of wine at the historic James Michael Curley House, 350 Jamaicaway in Boston. $50 (ages 21+). Register at https://emeraldnecklace.org/

  • Sunday, January 11, 10:00 am – 11:30 am – Winter Tree Identification Walk

    Join Brookline’s Town Arborist and Tree Warden Jack Schleifer for a winter tree identification walk. Jack will share insights on how to identify tree species in the winter. The walk will start at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 11, at the Longwood Green Line “D” branch MBTA station and will last approximately 90 minutes. After the walk, participants are invited to enjoy hot chocolate in front of a roaring fire in a historic house in the Longwood neighborhood. Spaces for this walk are limited. Advance registration is required. If you would like to join the January 11 walk, please email info@brooklinegreenspace.org to let Jack know how many people to expect.

  • Tuesday, January 29, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm – Sweet Potato Slips

    Boston Community Gardens and The Food Project present Winter Workshops in the Greenhouse. On Tuesday, January 29, garden elders Vernell Jordan and Elnora Thompson will conduct their annual demonstration on starting your own sweet potato slips using grocery store potatoes and found materials. Bring a sweet potato themed dish for the potluck! The address is 11 Brook Avenue in Roxbury. Visit https://thetrustees.org/

  • Saturday, February 7, 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm – Sudbury Valley Trustees Flower Power Gala

    Everyone’s invited! By attending Sudbury Valley Trustee’s Annual Gala or participating in the Online Auction, you’ll play an important role in protecting our region’s open spaces, wildlife habitats, and farmlands. The evening will include:

    Dessert Bar, After-Dinner Mingling

    Cocktail Hour and Hors d’oeuvre

    Dinner and Program

    Fund-a-Need Paddle Raise

    Silent Auction and Online Auction

    Live Bourbon Pull

    Flower Power Costume Contest

    The event takes place at the Charter Oak Country Club, 394 Chestnut Street in Hudson. For more information, visit https://www.svtweb.org/flower-power-annual-gala

  • Sunday, January 18, 10:30 am – 3:00 pm – Wayland Winter Farmers Market: Farm Fiber Days

    Join the Wayland Farmers Market at Russell’s Garden Center, 397 Boston Post Road, on January 18 from 10:30 – 3:00 pm. A list of the over 55 vendors may be seen at https://www.russellsgc.com/farmfiber