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  • Thursday, July 16, 4:30 pm – In Full Bloom: A Conversation on Women in Horticulture

    Join The Trustees at Long Hill in Beverly on July 16 for an inspiring evening celebrating the women shaping the world of horticulture. This special event aims to bring together women at all levels of the horticulture field to share successes, discuss challenges, exchange practical tips, and explore the many paths that lead to a career working with plants and landscapes.

    The evening begins with tours of the gardens, offering a unique opportunity to experience the beauty and diversity of the landscape while learning from horticulture professionals. Tours will be led by Long Hill Horticulturist, Kristyn Stogner, and Plant Records Manager, Robin Karoway-Waterhouse. Following the tours, guests are invited to gather under the tent for a reception and panel discussion featuring women from a variety of horticultural backgrounds. Through candid conversation and audience engagement, panelists will reflect on their experiences, lessons learned, and the evolving opportunities within the green industry. Trustees members $15, nonmembers $25. For more information visit https://thetrustees.org/event/448109/

  • Tuesday, August 7, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Asian Longhorned Beetle Workshop

    The Asian Longhorned Beetle has often been the source behind many tree-related woes. During the spring of 2011, The Friends of the Public Garden conducted a search with the Boston University Global Day of Service FOPG team to look for the beetle throughout parts of Boston, specifically the Common and the Public Garden.

    On August 7, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation’s lead ALB Forester Julie Coop will be hosting a free workshop on the beetle at the Franklin Park Golf Course Clubhouse in Dorchester. It will run from 6:30-8:00 P.M. and will teach people how to identify the Asian Longhorned Beetle and prevent it from spreading in Boston.

    The Asian Longhorned Beetle is a terribly invasive insect that destroys trees. The beetle has been found throughout Massachusetts and could threaten trees within the city if it is not identified properly and quickly. We hope you will be able to participate in this informative workshop with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation so we can protect our trees!