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  • Thursday, March 19, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Winter Tree & Shrub Identification and Signs of Spring

    Join the Friends of Mount Auburn and Mount Auburn President Dave Barnett on March 19 at 2 pm at the Cemetery, 580 Mount Auburn Street in Cambridge, as the snow-covered ground gives way to the earliest spring flowers and buds.  We will observe the early signs of spring’s arrival and learn how to identify some of the most interesting trees and shrubs at Mount Auburn by their buds, twig, and bark characteristics. 

    Experience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free access to all our public programs and discounts on special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible through your generous support.

    $7 for Member of Friends of Mount Auburn, $12 for nonmembers. Funding for programs has been provided in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Register at www.mountauburn.org

  • Thursday, May 24, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm – Asa Gray Garden: A Behind-The-Scenes Preview

    Members of The Garden Club of the Back Bay are invited to a private tour led by Dave Barnett, President & CEO of Mount Auburn Cemetery, on Thursday, May 24 from 1:30 – 3, beginning at the Story Chapel, 580 Mount Auburn Street in Cambridge. In recognition of our Club’s role in saving the Boston Public Library’s Japanese Maples, now in the Asa Gray Garden, all members are cordially invited to a behind-the-scenes tour of the renovated garden.  Learn about the project, including details of the the native and exotic plants selected for the design, and see the final stages of the renovation up close, as planting work begins. RSVP by May 17 to Anna Moir at 617-607-1947 or amoir@mountauburn.org. If you are not a member of The Garden Club of the Back Bay, join now at https://bostonflora.com/shop.

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  • Thursday, July 30, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm – Summer Blooming Trees and Shrubs

    Enjoy an early evening walk at 5:30 pm on Thursday, July 30 with Mount Auburn President & CEO Dave Barnett to observe the ornamental trees and shrubs that show off their flowers in late July. Learn about the many plants available that provide summer beauty and interest. The culture and use of these plants in your home garden will be discussed. $7 for Friends of Mount Auburn, $12 for nonmembers. Register at http://mountauburn.org/2015/summer-blooming-trees-shrubs-3/ Funding for programs has been provided in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Image from massbutterflies.blogspot.com.

  • Wednesday, July 17, 7:00 pm – Summer Blooming Trees and Shrubs

    Enjoy an early evening walk with Mount Auburn Cemetery President & CEO Dave Barnett to observe the ornamental trees and shrubs that show off their flowers in late July. Learn about the many plants available that provide summer beauty and interest. The culture and use of these plants in your home garden will be discussed. Meet at the Entrance Gate at 580 Mount Auburn Street in Cambridge. $7 Friends of Mt. Auburn, $12 general public. Call 617-547-7105 for more information, or visit www.mountauburn.org.

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  • Wednesday, June 5, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm – The Restoration of Consecration Dell

    Grow Native Massachusetts wraps up its 2013 Evening with the Experts at the Cambridge Public Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge on Wednesday, June 5, from 7 – 8:30, welcoming Dave Barnett, President of Mount Auburn Cemetery, who will speak on The Restoration of Consecration Dell.  At the heart of Mount Auburn, Consecration Dell is a landscape of great beauty and a hot spot for birding. Yet not long ago, it was overrun by invasive species and suffering from erosion. With their commitment to stewardship, Cemetery staff have spent over a decade restoring this special place, establishing a thriving community of native plants and improving vital habitat for wildlife. This story is full of lessons about the significant challenges and rewards of ecological restoration. Dr. Barnett is a respected ecologist and horticulturalist, as well as the President of the Cemetery. Free and open to the public.  Photo from www.inktalks.com.