Wednesday, June 11, 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Branching Out For Our Future

Speak for the Trees will hold its summer benefit, Branching Out For Our Future: Planting Trees, Nurturing Communities on Wednesday, June 11 from 5:30 – 8 at Southline, 135 Morrissey Boulevard in Dorchester. Suggested donation $75. Register at https://treeboston.org/events/. Speak for the Trees works together with Boston community members to plant, preserve, care and advocate for trees and to expand the tree canopy in order to rebuild resilient neighborhoods and safeguard the health of all residents, repairing historic injustices that persist today as environmental inequities in urban communities.

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Tuesday, June 10, 12:00 noon – 1:30 pm Eastern – Science in Action: 10 Years of Restoring Native Plant-Pollinator Functional Diversity at Breakneck Hill, Online

Plant-pollinator diversity is declining at an alarming rate worldwide. The continued loss of native plant-pollinator diversity poses a significant threat to health and integrity of terrestrial ecosystems due to the fundamental functional role that ‘pollination products’ play in supporting wildlife diversity across trophic levels. Habitat loss and degradation are widely thought to be significant drivers of pollination system decline; however, surprisingly few current habitat management plans focused on pollinator restoration are based on empirical data, making them ineffective at attracting and sustaining imperiled species. In this talk, Dr. Rob Gegear will discuss how he has used a data-driven, species-level ecological approach to successfully restore native plant-pollinator functional diversity at Breakneck Hill, a 40 acres of conservation land located in Southborough MA. He will also highlight how ‘eco-technology’ and crowdsourced data collection was used to dramatically reduce the amount of time required to develop and implement effective management strategies for imperiled systems. This Ecological Landscape Alliance webinar will be held Tuesday, June 10 at noon. Free for ELA members, $10 for nonmembers. Register at www.ecolandscaping.com

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Thursday, June 5, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm – Art in the (Polly Hill) Arboretum Opening Reception

Art in the Arboretum is an exhibit designed to showcase views and interpretations of the Polly Hill Arboretum, 795 State Road in West Tisbury, by 11 artists who are full-time residents, seasonal residents, or regular visitors to the Island. This year’s show will feature photographs, sketches, and paintings. The weatherproof replicas, along with information about each artist, will be displayed on the grounds in the location where the original piece was inspired. The exhibit will be on display through October 31, 2025. An opening reception and tour are scheduled for June 5 from 4:30 – 6 pm. The cost is included with $10 admission to the Arboretum, free for PHA members. For more information visit https://www.pollyhillarboretum.org/event/art-in-the-arboretum/?instance_id=2556

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Friday, June 13 & Saturday, June 14, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – 2025 Carlisle Country Gardens Tour

Join the Carlisle Garden Club for a day of beauty, nature, and discovery as you visit private gardens throughout Carlisle, Massachusetts, on Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14, 10 – 4. This year’s Tour features five stunning and diverse country gardens that are sure to delight. This event is held rain or shine. Early bird pricing in effect through May 31. Tickets may be purchased online https://www.carlislegardenclub.org/2025-garden-tour.html or by mail-in check addressed to Carlisle Garden Club, PO Box 231, Carlisle, MA 01741. Ticket booklets may be picked up or purchased on both days of the Tour on the Carlisle Town Common located in front of the First Religious Society Church, 27 School Street, Carlisle, MA 01741. All proceeds support the Carlisle Garden Club’s education and beautification initiatives, as well as a Scholarship program in Carlisle. Early bird pricing: Carlisle Garden Club members $20, Seniors $20, Adults $30. Regular pricing after June 1 – $35. The Carlisle Garden Club puts on a tour every other year, so take advantage – the next one won’t occur until 2027!

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Tuesday, June 3, 11:30 am Eastern – Roses in the Garden with Ngoc Minh Go and Tania Compton, Online

Join the Garden Museum online on June 3 for a talk bringing together two leading voices in the world of gardens: acclaimed photographer Ngoc Minh Ngo and celebrated garden designer and writer Tania Compton. They will explore the rose in image-making and landscape design, in famous gardens throughout the world.

After 3000 years of cultivation the rose continues to seduce, and through conversation and exquisite images from Ngoc’s new book, they will discuss and celebrate a flower that has greater variety and popularity than almost any other. Ngoc and Tania will also reflect on the creative process, the power of photography to shape how we experience gardens, and the stories that emerge when design and documentation come together. £10 Livestream Book at www.gardenmuseum.org.uk

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Friday – Sunday, June 13 – 15 – Blooming Art at the Old Mill

A Celebration of Art & Flowers!   The Martha’s Vineyard Garden Club’s iconic ‘Blooming Art’ event will take place this year at The Old Mill in West Tisbury (690 Edgartown-West Tisbury Road) on  June 13, 14, and 15.  All art on display will be for sale.  All funds raised during this event will benefit the Club’s Charitable initiatives.  The MVGC looks forward to your attendance and your support!   

The Club’s ‘Blooming Art’ event showcases creations of island artists paired with interpretive floral arrangements by our MV Garden Club members under the roof of the charming and historic Old Mill located in West Tisbury…which is owned and maintained by the MV Garden Club. Our Club, which is the Island’s oldest conservation organization, takes great pride in hosting this event for the enjoyment of our Island Community and visitors who attend.   

A Little Background:  ‘Blooming Art’ is modeled after the Boston Museum of Fine Arts  ‘Art in Bloom’ show, which is an annual celebration of floral arrangements inspired by the Museum’s many masterpieces.  Beginning in the early days of the MVGC Blooming Art event, The Old Mill was transformed into a gallery filled with the art of Vineyard artists displayed along with interpretive floral arrangements created by Garden Club members.  All artwork is for sale and the proceeds from the ‘Blooming Art’ event, will go towards supporting the Club’s charitable initiatives, including the Garden Club’s Scholarship Fund and the Old Mill Preservation Fund.

For information on times, admission costs, and parking, visit https://www.marthasvineyardgardenclub.org/

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Tuesdays, June 3 – June 24, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern – About Fostering Land Trust Engagement in Urban Communities, Online

This 4-part Zoom series, co-sponsored by MLTC and The Trustees, is intended for staff and board members from land trusts interested in initiating or expanding work in urban/developed parts of their service areas. Covers five topic areas, lots of participant interaction, and includes an associated field trip in July. Cost: $20 MLTC members, $35 non-members. One registration covers all participants within your organization for all four weeks.

Each week, speakers from Massachusetts land trusts will share examples of their work in five different topic areas, delving into issues such as their motivations for the project, the relationships they needed to build, considerations for working on land that is owned by partners, and benefits and challenges they’ve experienced. They will also describe lessons learned, recommendations for successful partnerships, and funding sources that may be particular to urban work. They hope to demonstrate that with the right motivation and preparation, any sized land trust can embark on similar work. Each week will offer plenty of time for questions from attendees. For complete information and to register visit https://thetrustees.org/event/440353/

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Thursday, June 5, 3:00 pm – Tree Dedication at Charlesgate Park

Join the Charlesgate Alliance on Thursday, June 5 at 3 pm as they dedicate fourteen new trees, seven of which are honoring the inspirational Fran Gershwin of the Muddy River Restoration Project (MMOC.). We will be meeting in the Grove section of Charlesgate Park, bounded by Charlesgate East and Beacon Street. This tree planting has been made possible by lead grants from the Boston Red Sox and Berklee College of Music, plus hundreds of individual donors. Rain date is Friday, June 6 at 3 pm.

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