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  • Saturday, September 10, 9:30 am – 3:00 pm – Watercolor Workshop

    Join artist Natalie Pfanstiehl on Saturday, September 10 (rain date Sunday, September 11) at 9:30 am at Watson Farm in Jamestown, Rhode Island, for a watercolor workshop.  This is an Historic New England opportunity for painters to capture the buildings, stone walls, and gardens on the grounds.  Bring painting materials and a bag lunch.  Open to all levels of experience.  $25 HNE members, $35 non-members, and reservations are required.  Call 401-423-0005, or visit www.historicnewengland.org.  “Roses of Sharon” below by Ms. Pfanstiehl, found at  www.nkpfanstiehl.blogspot.com.

  • Sunday, June 27, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Discovering Backyard Medicinal Plants

    Join Historic New England and herbalist Kristin Minto for an informative walk to discover medicinal and culinary herbs growing in our own backyards.  Learn methods for harvesting, using, and preserving plants.  Herbal refreshments will follow the program.  The event, taking place at Watson Farm in Jamestown, Rhode Island, will be held Sunday, June 27, from 10 am – noon, and the farm will be open from 1:00 – 5:00 for additional hiking.  Advance registration required.  Please call 617-994-5934 or email events@historicnewengland.org, or visit www.historicnewengland.org to register.

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  • Saturday, May 8, 12:00 noon – 4:00 pm – Sheep Shearing Day

    OK, we know we’re obsessed with sheep shearing, but Kate Pokorny made converts out of the Garden Club of the Back Bay members.  So celebrate spring at this annual program on Saturday, May 8, from noon – 4, at Watson Farm in Jamestown, Rhode Island.  Watch the farm flock be shorn by local shearers and visit with the baby lambs.  View the farm’s herd of heritage Red Devon Cattle and enjoy a scenic hike around the farm, located on Narragansett Bay.  Free to Historic New England members, $10 per car for nonmembers.   For more information, call 401-423-0005, or log on to www.historicnewengland.org.