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Tag: Cambridge Conservation Commission

  • Saturday, February 20, 10:30 am – 12:00 noon – Gardening for Pollinators

    Native plants are not only beautiful, they are undoubtedly the best source of food for pollinators, because plants and their pollinators evolved together. Covering everything from understanding how to attract specific pollinators to finding the right plants, this Saturday, February 20 class with Dan Jaffe will help you turn your garden into a pollinator sanctuary.

    This New England Wild Flower Society class is part of our Urban Gardening Series, a set of classes designed to help city dwellers grow healthy, sustainable, and beautiful urban gardens. Led by Society staff in partnership with the Cambridge Conservation Commission, these free classes take place at the Cambridge Public Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, beginning at 10:30 am in the Lecture Hall.

  • Sunday, January 10, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm – Water Conservation in the Garden

    All gardeners aim to beautify the world. But we also have a responsibility to ensure that our actions contribute to, rather than detract from, the environment. On Sunday, January 10 from 1:30 – 3, learn how water conservation practices can help you to create beautiful garden spaces without wasting precious water resources. This New England Wild Flower Society class is part of the Urban Gardening Series, a set of classes designed to help city dwellers grow healthy, sustainable, and beautiful urban gardens. Led by Society staff in partnership with the Cambridge Conservation Commission, these free classes take place at the Cambridge Public Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge. Image from www.urbanfarmonline.com. To register, visit http://www.newfs.org/learn/our-programs/urban-gardening-series-water-conservation-in-the-garden.