Sunday, November 3, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Textile Identification Day with Rabbit Goody

Come learn about historic textiles (and bring your own!) to be identified by renowned weaver/textile historian Rabbit Goody of Thistle Hill Weavers in New York. This Historic Deerfield special event will begin with an introductory talk on historic textiles from 9 am – 10:30 am Eastern, available via Zoom, after which Rabbit Goody will conduct 20-minute individual examinations of textiles brought in by attendees ($10 surcharge, slots booked in advance.) All attendees are welcome to observe the textile identifications. 

In person: $15 for members, $20 for non-members. Virtual Zoom lecture only: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Register at www.historic-deerfield.org Box lunches ($18) available to order in advance. 

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Sunday, November 3, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Panayote Keliadis

The Cactus and Succulent Society of Massachusetts breaks from tradition and combines its October and November meetings to present a special program with a renowned guest speaker – Panayote Keliadis. Panayote is a world famous plant explorer, garden writer, and public garden administrator at the Denver Botanic Gardens. In the 1990s, Panayoti helped to create Plant Select®, a partnership between Denver Botanic Gardens, Colorado State University, horticulturists, and participants from the landscape and nursery industries. Reading his professional profile from Denver Botanic Gardens, it’s easy to see why this gregarious gardener earned the title, Hero of Horticulture.

Panayoti has worked at Denver Botanic gardens for over 40 years, but his passion for plants has been with him for a lifetime. He grew up in beautiful Boulder, Colorado, just blocks away from Chautauqua Park at the base of the iconic Flatiron mountains. Growing up, he spent many days immersed in the unique wild landscape, as well as his family’s home garden, which he helped plant and maintain. His first endeavor in gardening was planting a rock garden with his brother-in-law when he was just 8 years old.

The event is open to the public and takes place at the Norfolk Public Library, 2 Liberty Lane, Norfolk, Massachusetts 02056, from 1 – 4 pm. For more information visit www.cssma.org

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Thursday, November 14, 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm – River Revel

Mass Rivers Alliance invites you to a River Revel, celebrating our rivers and toasting our shared successes, on Thursday, November 14 at 5:30 at the Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation in Waltham. Mingle with river lovers from across the state to celebrate our shared successes, nosh on delicious hors d’oeuvre and drinks, explore the museum’s curiosities, and help us protect and restore our rivers by bidding on live and silent auction items. For tickets ($100 for members, $125 for nonmembers) and information visit https://www.massriversalliance.org/events/river-revel

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Friday, November 1, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern – Building a Gardening Culture Through Media, Online

Join Rochelle Greayer, the new editor of The American Gardener, for a conversation with AHS director of national programs Courtney Allen about the power of communications to create communities of plant lovers. As the author of a book, blog, magazine, and newspaper about horticulture, Greayer is at the forefront of gardening education. Hear her thoughts on gardening trends, how gardeners learn about them, and how gardeners create those movements together. This November 1 webinar at 2 pm Eastern is $15 for AHS members, $20 for nonmembers, and you may register at www.ashgardening.org

As a garden expert, landscape designer, and entrepreneur, Rochelle Greayer founded Pith + Vigor, a newspaper, online magazine, and education platform, and she created the acclaimed blog Studio ‘g’, (named one of the top ten gardening blogs by Better Homes & Gardens). She also co-founded Leaf Magazine and contributed to Apartment Therapy as the original creator of the weekly column “The Gardenist.” For the last five years, she has been seen, every spring, talking about plants on the Home Shopping Network. A graduate of the English Gardening School in London, England, Rochelle has designed gardens for private residences and hotels worldwide since 2002. She has contributed to several gardening books and published her first solo work, Cultivating Garden Style, in 2014. 

Her diverse background also includes co-founding the Harvard Farmers Market and a previous career as a physicist and rocket scientist. Rochelle is excited to take on the editorship of America’s oldest gardening magazine, to continue AHS’s long tradition of publishing informative science-based garden and horticultural stories, and to bring a new face to the magazine—one that reflects the modern gardener.   

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Friday & Saturday, November 1 & 2, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, & Sunday, November 3, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts Show

The Central North and Central South Districts of the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts will be hosting a National Garden Club Standard Flower Show at the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill this fall. The show offers members of Garden Clubs in the New England Region and beyond an opportunity to exhibit floral designs, horticultural specimens, and educational exhibits with the intent to educate club members and the viewing public and stimulate interest in horticulture and floral design. The Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts offers many opportunities for education in the gardening world, and the show provides insight into just some of the interests and talents nurtured by the state and individual clubs. Friday & Saturday, November 1 & 2, 10 – 5, and Sunday, November 3, 10 – 4, free with admission to the Garden. For more information visit https://nebg.org/shows/

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Tuesday, October 29, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern – Alleys and Lanes of Hampstead Virtual Tour

Join The Royal Oak Foundation on an immersive virtual live tour through the charming and intricate network of alleys and lanes in the heart of old Hampstead. Discover how this picturesque village evolved from a fashionable 18th-century spa into a thriving community with vibrant social amenities in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Experience Hampstead’s rich history as we explore its historic houses, quaint cottages, notable monuments, and significant institutions. Virtually wander through the scenic lanes and uncover the stories behind each corner. From the comfort of your home, enjoy a fully accessible tour that brings the essence of Hampstead to life. Our guide, Marilyn Greene, is a former curator of Hampstead Museum with many years of experience researching the history and streets of this beloved area. She will share fascinating anecdotes and insights about the places and people who have shaped Hampstead over the centuries.

Tickets: $30 Royal Oak Members; $40 Non-Members Register at https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-alleys-and-lanes-of-hampstead-virtual-tour/

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Tuesday, October 29, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm – An Afternoon at Sleepy Cat Farm

Please join the Garden Conservancy and Monacelli Press for an exclusive presentation, book signing, and reception celebrating the launch of Charles J. Stick and his Gardens

Charles J. Stick and his Gardens is a fascinating biographical monograph of Charles J. Stick, renowned Virginia-based landscape architect celebrated for his historically and culturally based gardens filled with luxuriant blooms. This new book is the first to explore and bring together four major estates by Stick—Crab Tree Farm on the North Shore of Chicago, Illinois; Mount Sharon near Charlottesville, Virginia; Waverley, in Somerset, Virginia; and of course Sleepy Cat Farm in Greenwich, Connecticut—offering new insights into the design process and the intimacy of his client relationships. 

Sleepy Cat Farm in Greenwich, Connecticut is a spectacular garden—a thirteen-acre multi-faceted experience including a stroll garden through a woodland with its own grotto, a meadow with a sacred grove, a wetland with an elevated spirit walk through an iris garden, and several formal garden rooms with reflecting pools and koi ponds—and this event offers the special opportunity to hear directly from its visionary creators. Following the conversation will be a celebratory reception where light refreshments and bites will be served.

Purchase a copy of the book as part of your ticket to receive an exclusive Garden Conservancy discount. Additional copies will be available for purchase at full price at the event. $35 for Garden Conservancy members, $40 for nonmembers (talk only), or $75 for members, $80 for nonmembers (talk with book)

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Saturday, November 2, 10:00 am – Geology of Flynt Quarry Walk

On November 2 at 10 am, join Opacum Land Trust Director and geoarchaeologist, Al Smith, and learn about the history and geology of the Flynt Quarry in Monson. This moderate walk will cover approximately 2 miles and will include areas of uneven footing. Participants will also receive an informational booklet about the history of the quarry.  

The program is free, but RSVP is required as space is limited.   Register at https://www.opacumlt.org/events/geology-of-flynt-quarry-walk/

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Thursday, November 14, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Harvest Festival and Auction

Join the Women’s Lunch Place and the Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay on Thursday, November 14 at 6 pm for a festive benefit for Women’s Lunch Place and NABB. The event takes place at 67 Newbury Street in Boston. Mingle with your neighbors during this fun event while supporting two worthwhile causes! Enjoy a delicious harvest of culinary selections, wine, and craft beers.

Get some early holiday shopping done during our Silent Auction, which features sports tickets, restaurant gift cards, and more. We will also have an art gallery full of beautiful creations from WLP guests, all available for purchase. Sponsorship opportunities may be found at https://womenslunchplace.org/nabb You will also find information on donating silent auction items and purchasing tickets.

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Saturday, October 26 & Sunday, October 27, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm – Halloween Zoo Howl: Franklin Park Zoo

Join us for this spooktacular celebration, where wild creatures and Halloween fun come together, at the Franklin Park Zoo on October 26 & 27. Wander through our animal habitats and collect terrifyingly tasty treats on our trick-or-treat trail, and get creative at our arts and craft stations. Be sure to bring your own treat bags. Keep an eye out—some of our animals might be getting into the spirit too! And don’t forget to show off your Halloween style in our kids’ costume contest!

SUSTAINABLE SWEETS

This Halloween (and every day) look for candy made with certified sustainable palm oil. Palm oil plantations are wiping out animal habitats, and from snacks to soap, palm oil is the most widely consumed vegetable oil on the planet. Check out Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s palm-oil friendly candy guide(opens as a PDF) for some sustainably sweet treats for your tricksters.

For more information visit www.zoonewengland.org/engage/zoo-howl/

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