Learn about the energy saving and other ‘green’ technologies used in the design and construction of the New England Wild Flower Society’s new Native Plant Center at Garden in the Woods in Framingham on Sunday, October 25, beginning at 1 pm. This walking tour of the new facility with Ron Wik addresses all ‘green’ attributes of the building, such as roof and wall insulation, use of local materials, radiant heating and other energy saving technologies. Find out how the Society is working towards LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification at the gold level for our newest, greenest structure. LEED Certification involves meeting a demanding suite of standards for environmentally sustainable construction, and Garden Club of the Back Bay members will hear more about this at our March meeting with Marie Stella. The program is free, but registration is required. Call 508-877-7630, or log on to www.newfs.org.
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Sunday, October 18, 10 am – 2 pm – Invasive Plants: Identification, Ecology and Control
Ted Elliman, Vegetation Manager of the New England Wild Flower Society, in collaboration with the Arnold Arboretum, will present this one day class on Sunday, October 18, from 10 am – 2 pm at Garden in the Woods in Framingham. This course will provide an introduction to about 40 of the most common invasive non-native plants in our local landscapes (see Japanese knotweed below). Through lecture, discussion, power point presentation, herbarium specimens, and a walk outside, you will become familiar with identification clues as well as the habits of a number of these plants which are so disruptive of natural ecosytems. Ted will discuss management techniques for many of these species, on both a home and a larger landscape scale. Homeowners and property managers who wish to get a head start on invasive control this year will appreciate the timing of this course, which will allow them to learn to identify young invasive plants before they become camouflaged by other vegetation. The New England Wild Flower Society’s Invader’s Magazine, as well as the Massachusetts Field Guide to Invasives, will be available for purchase at a discount. Fee $44 for members of the Arboretum or NEWFS, $52 nonmembers. To register, log on to www.arboretum.harvard.edu.
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Saturday, October 24, 9:30 am – 12 noon – Assessing Tree Health and Structure
Dave Ropes, Consulting Arborist, Tree Specialists, Inc., will give a class at Garden in the Woods in Framingham in collaboration with the New England Wild Flower Society and the Arnold Arboretum on Saturday, October 24, from 9:30 am – 12 noon. Proper tree care requires assessment of the entire tree system from roots to shoots. Learn how to properly assess a tree’s health and structure with techniques used by professional arborists. Learn which types of structural defects compromise the integrity of the tree and require attention, and which are merely aesthetic concerns. Study and evaluate tree foliage, twig growth, and the presence of pathogens and diseases. A classroom session will cover tree physiology and site conditions that relate to tree health, followed by a field session to look at a variety of trees at Garden in the Woods. Appropriate for landscape professionals as well as property owners who want to know how to decide what can be done and when to call a professional arborist.
Fee: $30 for Arnold Arboretum or NEWFS members, $36 nonmembers. To register, log on to www.arboretum.harvard.edu.
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Thursday, October 8, 3:30 – 5:30 pm – Seed Safari
The New England Wild Flower Society is sponsoring a family program entitled Seed Safari – Study and Collect Seeds, on Thursday, October 8, from 3:30 – 5:30 at the Garden in the Woods in Framingham. Seeds explode like grenades, shoot like cannons, stick like glue, float like feathers, all in an effort to disperse themselves. Bonnie Drexler shows how to collect seeds from around the Garden and study them, using all of your senses as well as powerful stereo-microscopes. Make a seed display to take home and plant some pots of wildflower, shrub, and tree seeds to sprout in the spring. $12 for members of NEWFS, $14 for non-members. Pre-registration is necessary. You may phone 508-877-7630, ext. 3303, or email registrar@newenglandWILD.org. For additional information log on to www.newfs.org.
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Sunday, October 18, noon – 4 pm – Fall Family Festival
The New England Wild Flower Society holds its Fall Family Festival at Garden in the Woods, Framingham, Massachusetts, on Sunday, October 18, from noon to four. Explore the changing season and enjoy special events, prior to the closing of the Garden for the season on October 31. For more invormation, call 508-877-7630, ext. 3405, or log on to www.newfs.org.
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Sunday, October 4, 1:30 – 3:30 pm – Growing Green: Producing Natives with the Environment in Mind
Join the New England Wild Flower Society on Sunday, October 4 from 1:30 – 3:30 at the Garden in the Woods in Framingham for a behind-the-scenes look at Nasami Farm, the New England Wild Flower Society’s native plant nursery in Whately, MA. How are they producing beautiful native plants for homeowners, land managers, garden designers and municipalities throughout New England while using sustainable propagation and production practices? Nursery Business Director Ron Wik shares the latest from Nasami, including everything from bio-degradable plant labels to a bicycle-powered plant cart for transporting trays of plants around the Farm. Find out how they share the land with a varietyof animal species including bluebirds, bobolinks, turtles, insects and more, all happy to enjoy the Nasami habitat. Ron is currently focused on increasing production efficiencies, expanding the selection of species of known provenance, improving the sustainability of production practices, and seeking out new and exciting plants to grow for the Society. This program enhances The Garden Club of the Back Bay’s year long exploration of The Ethical Gardner, and you are encouraged to attend. The program is free. For directions, log on to www.newfs.org, or call 508-877-7630.
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Saturday, August 15 – Sunday, August 16, noon – 4 pm – Meadow Magic
Celebrate peak meadow bloom at The Garden in the Woods in Framingham with butterflies, games, and many special events, from noon until 4 pm. For more information and directions, log on to www.newfs.org.
