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  • Saturday, October 17, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – Sip Local: Cider & Brewery Tour

    Go beyond the bottle with a private excursion to the Ragged Hill Cider Company, a leader in sustainable orchard management. Step behind closed doors for a rare, inside look at the cider production facility which is usually not open to the public, where renowned cider expert Steve Garwood will lead an intimate discussion on heritage apple varieties and the delicate science of fermentation. Apply your new horticultural and scientific knowledge to a curated heirloom apple and cider tasting, then take home your favorites with an exclusive 10% discount.

    This New England Botanic Garden tour on October 17 begins with a check in at 9:45 at New England Botanic Garden, where you will meet your host and driver. The scenic drive to Oakham will take you to Ragged Hill just in time for opening, a picnic lunch, and curated cider and heirloom apple tasting. You will return to NEBG by 2 pm.

    Optional box lunches can be ordered can be from Farmer & The Fork. They will delivered by NEBG staff on the tour (no need to pick them up). We will reach out to all participants with more lunch details and options. Box lunch costs are not included. You are welcome to bring your own lunch. Register HERE. $78 for NEBG members, $90 for nonmembers (adults).

  • Saturday, November 6, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm – Second Annual Esplanade Fall Clean-Up

    The Esplanade Association invites you to join them for the Second Annual Fall Clean-Up on Saturday, November 6th from 10 AM-3 PM, to help beautify the park and ready it for its annual winter coat of snow.

    Volunteers are needed to help with leaf raking and general clean-up. To make sure that everyone’s in the fall spirit, we will provide apples and cider. Gloves and rakes will be provided, but volunteers are encouraged to bring their own gear as well. All ages are welcome!

    They are also in need of volunteer leaders for Fall Clean-Up Day to staff 4 check-in stations at the park (2 leaders each): Lee Pool, Hatch Shell, Dartmouth Street, and the Exercise Course. Volunteer leaders will help with check-in, handing out cider, apples, and tools, and any other emergencies that may come up. Leaders are asked to be at their stations from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

    For more information and to RSVP, please contact Jessica Blohm, Park Project and Volunteer Coordinator at 617.227.0365 or jblohm@esplanadeassociation.org.

  • Tuesday, May 25, 7:30 pm – The Apple Industry in Marlborough

    The Marlborough Historical Society invites you to a free lecture and reception on Tuesday, May 25, beginning at 7:30 pm at The Peter Rice Homestead, 377 Elm Street, Marlborough.  Joan Abshire will share interesting facts, photographs, and other items about the apple industry in Marlborough.  Perhaps not as well-known as the Marlborough shoe industry, the apple industry was an integral part of Marlborough’s early history.  Following the talk, enjoy apple desserts and cider.  For more information and directions, log on to www.historicmarlborough.org.

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