Boston Flora

Tag: Luminarias

  • Thursday, October 26 – Night of Illumination

    Save the date! Night of Illumination, the Native Plant Trust’s annual fall event exclusively for members, is right around the corner. On Thursday, October 26, Garden in the Woods will be lit by more than 1,000 luminaria and delightful displays, especially for members of Native Plant Trust. We are finalizing logistics and all will be revealed very soon. The parking lots, shuttle buses, and food truck have been booked, volunteers are being recruited, and the design of the lighting arrangements is underway. Each time slot and parking option will have limited availability. Remember, this special event is just for members so the Native Plant Trust encourages you to join or renew now to enjoy intriguing sights on your nocturnal stroll. Personal level members will be able to buy tickets for Night of Illumination up to the guest limit specified by your membership. Photo courtesy of Susan McIntyre.

  • Saturday, December 5, 4 – 5:30 pm – Winter Lights Along the Greenway

    Enjoy the East Boston Greenway lit up with festive luminarias and a holiday sing along with local performers and carolers.  Hot chocolate and cookies will keep you warm.  Meet at the blue caboose near South Bremen and Marginal Streets.  Snow date Sunday, December 6.

    The Friends of East Boston Greenway and Boston Natural Areas Network are sponsoring this event, and they need help from community groups, businesses and individuals.  Here is how you can help:  Make batches of 50 luminarias (materials will be provided and delivered to your worksite or other location – bags, sand and candles). Or, if you’d rather, volunteers from your group can attend a group lunimaria making session, date and time to be announced.  Your sponsorship will be recognized by a sign on the Greenway.  You can volunteer to be a monitor the night of the event, watching over a section and lighting any candles that go out.  You can donate food or refreshments, or hang event flyers or posters.  With the support of volunteers, the Friends hope to make at least 350 – 400 luminarias.  If you can help, call Candice Cook at 617-542-7696, or email candice@bostonnatural.org.

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