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  • 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.

  • Sunday, October 1, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Bog Plants

    One of Thoreau’s beloved landscapes, referenced often in his writings, Gowing’s Swamp is a rare and beautiful bog in a kettle hole below a glacial ridge in Concord, Massachusetts. Neela de Zoysa of the Native Plant Trust will walk the loop around the bog and explore the thriving community of northern bog plants such as pitcher plant (Sarracenia purpurea), bog rosemary (Andromeda polifolia), bog laurel (Kalmia polifolia), small cranberry (Vaccinium oxycoccos), large cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon), and black spruce (Picea mariana). The field trip takes place Sunday October 1 from 1 – 3 at Gowing’s Swamp, a Sudbury Valley Trustees Property. $30 for NPT members, $36 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/bog-plants/

  • Tuesdays, October 3, 10, 17, & 24, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Autumn Watercolor at Garden in the Woods

    How well do you really see, how closely do you really observe the natural world? In order to become more aware of the natural world around us, to slow down and begin to really observe and expand our visual intelligence, we will start to capture those observations with art making. Inspired by the season, through this four-part Native Plant Trust course, students will learn different techniques in painting native plants in watercolor during the beautiful autumn foliage. Please note that students will need to purchase or bring their own watercolor supplies. $180 (NPT members) $216 (nonmembers). Sepi Golestani (below) is the instructor. Register at http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/autumn-watercolor-garden-woods/

  • Friday, September 25, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Asters after Hours

    Enjoy harvest libations while listening to music on a beautiful autumn evening in the Garden in the Woods on Friday, September 29 from 5 – 7. Stroll the Garden after hours to observe the season’s stunning asters, goldenrods, and cardinal flowers (Lobelia cardinalis) in the evening glow. Learn about the plants used to create the event’s featured beverages. Included with this event are garden access, entertainment, learning opportunities, and light food.  $30 for NPT members, $36 for nonmembers. As with all events in the age of COVID-19, please confirm prior to the event. Register online at http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/asters-after-hours/

  • Saturdays, September 9, 16, & 23, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Plant Systemics, Online

    This Native Plant Trust online three part program builds on your cumulative vocabulary, knowledge, and skills in plant identification and classification based on vegetative and reproductive structures. This program builds on your cumulative vocabulary, knowledge, and skills in plant identification and classification based on vegetative and reproductive structures. From there, we delve into the breadth and complexity of plant identification. We will discuss hybridization and phylogeny to develop a deeper appreciation for the role of evolutionary history in understanding organismal relationships. The three session program will be held online September 9, 16, & 23 from 1 – 4. $108 for NPT members, $132 for nonmembers. Register at www.nativeplanttrust.org Dr. Jessamine Finch (below) is the instructor. Please note: NPT does not make video or audio recordings of classes or programs available after the fact, because they believe education is interactive, with instructors and students building a community and culture of learning. Some programs may be recorded strictly for instructor-training purposes.

  • Tuesday, July 18, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Eastern – Field Discoveries, Online

    Join Native Plant Trust for a closer look at some of the rare New England plants we monitored in the most recent field season, as well as some new plants we discovered. This webinar will also discuss conservation facilitation and address how the pandemic and a transition to a new data system are affecting Native Plant Trust’s Plant Conservation Volunteer efforts. Micah Jasny will speak live on July 18 from 6 – 7 online. $12 for NPT members, $15 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/field-discoveries/ Picture: Copyright: Dan Jaffe © Native Plant Trust

  • Thursday, July 20, 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Eastern- Shade Gardens: Embracing the Dark Side, Online

    Creating lush and vibrant gardens in the shade tends to frustrate even the best gardeners. How do we infuse more color, adventure, and intrigue into those spaces? The mood, plants, and conditions act as our guide. This July 20 Native Plant Trust virtual workshop with Cheryl Salatino blends site-specific assessment, design strategies, and plant options to help enliven your imagination. The webinar will be from 5:30 – 8:30, and is $45 for NPT members, $54 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/shade-gardens-embracing-dark-side/ Please note: NPT does not make video or audio recordings of classes or programs available after the fact, because we believe education is interactive, with instructors and students building a community and culture of learning. Some programs may be recorded strictly for instructor-training purposes.

  • Wednesday, July 12, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Eastern – Native Plant Trust at 125: A Talk with Debbi Edelstein, Live and Online

    Join us for a conversation about the strategic vision for the organization as it approaches its 125th anniversary. Presented by Debbi Edelstein, Executive Director, Native Plant Trust.

    To attend this free program at Garden in the Woods in Framingham in-person, please register here. 

    To attend this free program virtually, please use the register link at http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/native-plant-trust-125/

    Please note: NPT does not make video or audio recordings of classes or programs available after the fact, because it believes education is interactive, with instructors and students building a community and culture of learning. Some programs may be recorded strictly for instructor-training purposes. Please visit this page to review this and other FAQs about our policies.

  • Saturday, July 15, 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm – Orchids of New England

    Curious about Lady’s-slipper orchids or the rose pogonia, made famous by Robert Frost’s poem? Orchidaceae is one of the largest plant families in the world, and there are 50 orchid species native to New England, from showy lady’s slipper (Cypripedium reginae) to rose pogonia (Pogonia ophioglossoides). While some species are common, many are of conservation concern. This session provides context for understanding native orchid habitats, diversity, and conservation issues. You will learn identification techniques, pollination strategies, and life-cycle stages for native orchids. Learn about the members of this highly evolved plant family and their specialized pollination strategies and interesting life cycles. Botanist Neela de Zoysa will conduct a class on Orchids of New England on Saturday, July 23 at 12:30 pm at Garden in the Woods in Framingham. $60 for Native Plant Trust members, $72 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/orchids-new-england-2/

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  • Sundays, July 9 & July 16, 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Native Woody Plant Materials

    Explore the huge variety of native trees, shrubs, and woody vines. You will learn which species grow well in shade, which support local wildlife, and how to stagger plantings for continual bloom, fruit production, and fall color. The two-part Native Plant Trust course on July 9 and 16 at Garden in the Woods in Framingham addresses growth characteristics, cultural requirements, and best horticultural uses. Trevor Smith instructs. $108 for NPT members, $132 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/native-woody-plant-materials/