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  • Thursday, August 6, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – Pruning Clinic

    Join the staff at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, 23 Science Center Road, Holderness, New Hampshire, on Thursday, August 6, from 9 to 10:30 in the morning, to learn about the selection, use, and maintenance of pruning tools (including sharpening of pruners and loppers).  Discover how, when, and why to prune flowers, shrubs, and trees with an opportunity to observe the techniques in Kirkwood Gardens. This workshop will prepare you to make some positive changes in your own garden.  For more information, log on to www.nhnature.org.
    Cost: $7/member; $9/non-member

  • Through October 18 – Martha’s Vineyard Showhouse

    Through the collaboration of interior designers, landscape architects and other Island trade specialists, the Captain Thomas Mellen House has been transformed into a show case of artistry, craftsmanship and whimsy.  More than 35 Vineyard craftsmen and decorators  transformed each of the rooms to reflect their interpretation of Edgartown’s unique style. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the home and gardens as well as participate in the demonstrations and lectures planned throughout the summer under a tent on the house’s grounds.

    The Captain Thomas Mellen House was constructed in 1840 by master builder Ariel Norton and is located in the Historic District of Edgartown. The house features wide board floors and a curving front entrance staircase and was originally configured as a seven-bedroom, two-bath house with more than 2,900 square feet of living space.  The home’s original details have been preserved and enhanced by the creativity of Island designers.

    The project is a benefit for Habitat for Humanity of Martha’s Vineyard, which builds affordable houses for Island families using charitable contributions, volunteer labor and donated materials.
    Habitat for Humanity of Martha’s Vineyard is the beneficiary of all tickets sales (Tickets are $20 and $25) and a portion of the sale of the furniture, accessories and artwork through out the house. For more information log on to www.marthasvineyardshowhouse.com.

    Open thru October 18th
    Tuesday
    		10:00am – 4:00pm
    Wednesday
    		 10:00am – 4:00pm
    Thursday
    		 10:00am – 7:00pm
    Friday
    		 10:00am – 4:00pm
    Saturday
    		10:00am – 4:00pm
    Sunday
    		 12:00pm – 4:00pm
    Closed Monday

  • Thursday, August 6, 5 – 8 pm – Full Moon Rising

    On Thursday, August 6, from 5 – 8 pm, enjoy free admission to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum on Fenway Court, and take a magical journey from twilight to moonlight.  Meet and greet Joe the Roving Magician and see what magic happens before your eyes. Take a peek into the past, present and future with tarot card reader Kasey Robinsong.  Enjoy Bass-Line Motion’s presentation of Analog Love in a Digital World featuring Adrienne Hawkins and Larry Roland with Impulse Dance Company.  For directions and more information, log on to www.gardnermuseum.org.

  • Saturday, August 8, 10 – 4 – Massachusetts Marketplace Festival

    Join the Massachusetts Horticultural Society for the 13th Annual Massachusetts Marketplace Festival on Saturday, August 8, from 10 to 4, at Elm Bank Horticulture Center.  The event will feature the finest products from the region’s fields, farms, gardens and kitchens, with over 60 vendors offering new and locally produced food products, crafts, garden ornaments and gifts.  There will also be a plant sale and garden tours.  Admission is $6 for adults, $4 for MassHort members, and $2 for children under 12.  Tickets are available onsite the day of the event.  Massachusetts Marketplace Festival is produced by MassHort with in-kind support from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources and the Massachusetts Specialty Food Association.  For more information, log on to www.masshort.org, or call Kathy Thomas at 617-933-4981.

  • Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in August, 1:00 p.m. – An Herbal Tour of Plimoth Plantation

    Meet in the courtyard of the Henry Hornblower II Visitor Center to join a lovely walking tour of Plimoth Plantation’s 17th century herb boxes, hosted by staff
    horticulturalist Lori Danek. Discover the culinary, medicinal and household uses of herbs in the 1620’s and discuss how to successfully grow these important plants in your own garden. Additionally, receive a 17th-century recipe, to try your hand at herbal cooking at home!  These tours are FREE with museum admission and will happen rain or shine.  For directions and more information, log on to www.plimoth.org.

  • Wednesday, July 29, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. – Daylilies in the Garden

    Visit the gardens of Heritage Museums & Gardens in the morning and experience one of the most enjoyable times of the day. The Horticulture staff invites members and friends to an informal gardening lecture. Bring questions and take part in the discussion. In the event of inclement weather, the program will be canceled. Meet at Ticket Office.
    FREE with Museum Admission.  For more information, log on to www.heritagemuseumsandgardens.org.

  • Thursday, July 23, 5 – 8 pm – Pleasure Gardens at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

    The beautiful courtyard garden of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum at Fenway Court will inspire you to decorate your own flower pot.  Plant seeds in peat pots to grow at home, create a musical wind chime to enhance your outdoor space, and listen to the toe-tapping music of the Berklee Bluegrass Band.  Free admission for everyone on Thursday, July 23, from 5 – 8 pm.  For additional information, log on to www.gardnermuseum.org.

  • Through October 11, 2009, 9 – 2 – Chappaquiddick Natural History Tour

    Enjoy a 2 ½ hour oversand vehicle exploration across Chappaquiddick’s barrier beach, sponsored by the Trustees of Reservations. Your guided tour includes an exploration of the rare maritime forests that inhabit the farthest reaches of the island. You’ll also stop at the Cape Poge Lighthouse to learn its history, climb the spiral staircase, and witness breathtaking views of Martha’s Vineyard, Cape Cod and Nantucket.  Relax and enjoy the birding, beachcombing, and photographic moments this journey has to offer, as you discover the fascinating natural history of Cape Cod.  For more information, log on to www.thetrustees.org.

    Program duration: 2.5 hours
    Frequency: Daily
    Times: 9AM and 2PM
    Members: Adult $30; Child (15 and under) $15.
    Nonmembers: Adult $40; Child (15 and under) $18.
    Please call 508.627.3599

  • Sundays through October 25, 10 – 4 – SOWA Open Market

    The SoWa Open Market offers a shopping experience like no other in Boston. With an ever-changing group of artisans, a hip location and the chance to feel the sun on your face while you browse, it’s a trip worth making. The market offers the opportunity to meet the artists, vendors and farmers behind the work, and is fast becoming part of the South End’s well-known artist’s community. Every week offers shoppers something different and unique – you won’t want to miss it!

    The market hosts a wide variety of vendors, whether you’re looking for hand-crafted accessories, original art, indie designer clothing or just a fresh loaf of bread, you’ll find painters, sculptors, photographers, clothing and jewelry designers, milliners, handbag designers, house wares, florists, bakers, local farmer’s produce and much more every week!  Free Admission and Parking. For directions and more information, log on to www.sowaopenmarket.com.

  • Saturday & Sunday, July 25 & 26, 12:30 – 1:30 pm – History Underfoot: Walking the Fruitlands Landscape

    The trails at Fruitlands Museum in Harvard, Massachusetts traverse over 210 acres of forest, swamp and meadows plus thousands of years of history. There are many stories to uncover, such as: the location of a long ago beach, why there was a brick factory here, where to spot wildlife and how we know a certain area was used by Native peoples for over 10,000 years.

    Join Fruitlands’ Curator, Mike Volmar, on this series of walks to discover these and other stories through the geology, ecology, wildlife habitat and archaeology of the Fruitlands’ landscape.

    Visitors to our trails should wear appropriate footwear and be able to negotiate surfaces typical of woodland trails. Be aware that poison ivy, mosquitoes, deer flies and ticks may be encountered by people walking the trails, so we highly recommend the use of mosquito and tick repellent.  Members Free, non-members $6 (included with regular free museum admission.  Limited to 10, purchase tickets at Museum Shop.  The tour repeats on  August 8, September 5, October 3, and November 15.  For more information log on to www.fruitlands.org.