The New England Rose Society invites you to its Annual Founders Day Luncheon on Sunday, October 11, from noon to 3 pm, at the Piccadilly Pub, 380 Winter Street in Waltham, Massachusetts. For more information, log on to www.rosepetals.org. Learn about rose culture and care. Reservations required – email info@rosepetals.org.
Craftsman Frank Hamm believes that anyone can build beautiful and functional furniture using just green tree limbs and saplings. Under his expert guidance, learn how to construct a terrific garden gate, trellis or side table in this half-day, hands-on workshop at Tower Hill Botanic Garden on Sunday, October 11, beginning at 1 pm. You will learn how to use straight, curved and forked branches for design and structural integrity. Create harmonious, sculptural forms by carefully coordinating the complex shapes of individual wood cuttings. Take home a terrific addition to your garden, home or yard. (Log on to www.frankhamm.com for ideas.) Bring a hand drill and small bits, measuring tape, hammer and saw if you have them. Dress for the weather. Fee is $55 for Tower Hill members, $60 for non-members. To register, log on to www.towerhillbg.org.
The 62nd Annual Warner Fall Foliage Festival opens at 6 pm on Friday, October 9, continuing through 6 pm Sunday, October 11. The Festival is Warner’s invitation to share the natural splendor of New Hampshire’s vibrant autumn colors while enjoying food, entertainment, arts and crafts along the main streets of Warner, located 18 miles northwest of Concord, exit 9 off Route 89. The Festival is organized and operated by hundreds of local volunteers. All money raised is spent on community projects.
The Program includes open class corn competitions, The Moose Exhibit “Forever Locked – The Battling Bull Moose of Fowlertown,” arts and crafts farmer’s market, pie eating contests, music, parades, and the Granite State Cloggers. For directions and more information, log on to www.wfff.org.
Join The A.D. Makepeace Company and the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers’ Association for the 6th Annual Cranberry Harvest Celebration, Saturday and Sunday, October 10 – 11, 2009, at A.D. Makepeace Company Headquarters at Tihonet Village, 158 Tihonet Road in Wareham. 10:00 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine, admission $2.00, age 6 and under free. Free event parking.
This fun family event features juried crafters, activities for children, cooking demonstrations, pony and wagon rides, and much more. The highlight of the day is a guided tour of a working cranberry bog. Please, no pets.
The 2008 event drew a record 12,000 people from around the world. For additional information, contact:
A.D. Makepeace Company
Kim Houdlette
khoudlette@admakepeace.com
www.admakepeace.com
508-322-4000
Cape Cod Cranberry Growers’ Association
Dawn Gates-Allen
dgatesallen@cranberries.org
508-759-1041 x13
Students in Smith College’�s Introduction to Architecture: Language and Craft studio, taught by Jim Middlebrook, were asked to reinterpret the spatial language of flowers. Each student chose a flower from the Botanic Garden, then photographed it and analyzed its spatial character. Students built models according to this visual �language.� These forms were used to design a theoretical pavilion for flower display next to Paradise Pond. On display are the photos, models, and pavilion designs. Come to the Smith College Lyman Plant House, Church Exhibition Gallery, 15 College Lane, Northampton, Massachusetts now through October 11 to see the fabulous work created by these very talented students. Admission is free. For further information, contact Pamela Dods, garden@smith.edu.
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
