Boston Flora

Tag: Safari

  • Saturday, January 9 – Wednesday, January 20 – Gardens of the Cape, South Africa, with Optional Safari

    Experience firsthand one of most diverse botanical regions of the world. Visit private gardens that reflect the history and culture of the region, and tour world-renowned Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. Be captivated by a land of extraordinary scenic beauty.

    This American Horticultural Society study tour has been specially created for AHS. In addition to the historic seaport of Cape Town, our travels will take us to the Cape Winelands, Western Cape, and Coast regions. See African wildlife as well, when you stay another three days for the optional safari.

    This is an intimate tour for only 18 travelers, so places are going quickly. Prices and forms may be found at http://www.ahs.org/uploads/pdfs/AHS_Travel_Reserv_Int_2016_SoAfrica_rev.pdf. Please register as soon as possible. View full brochure at http://www.ahs.org/uploads/pdfs/South-Africa_2016_WEB.pdf

  • Friday, June 25 – Sunday, June 27 – Safari Flora & Fauna

    The 2010 Newport Flower Show will take place at Rosecliff from Friday, June 25 through Sunday, June 27.  Tickets may be purchased at www.newportmansions.org.  The Opening Night Cocktail Party will take place from 6 – 9 pm on Friday, although the show itself opens at 10:30 am that morning, closing at 5 pm to ready itself for the benefit gala.  Hours on Saturday and Sunday are 9 am – 5 pm.  Bartlett Tree Experts are the Presenting Sponsor.  All proceeds from the Newport Flower Show are dedicated to the ongoing restoration and maintenance of The Preservation Society of Newport County’s 88 acres of gardens and landscapes.

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  • Thursday, October 8, 3:30 – 5:30 pm – Seed Safari

    The New England Wild Flower Society is sponsoring a family program entitled Seed Safari – Study and Collect Seeds, on Thursday, October 8, from 3:30 – 5:30 at the Garden in the Woods in Framingham.  Seeds explode like grenades, shoot like cannons, stick like glue, float like feathers, all in an effort to disperse themselves.  Bonnie Drexler shows how to collect seeds from around the Garden and study them, using all of your senses as well as powerful stereo-microscopes.  Make a seed display to take home and plant some pots of wildflower, shrub, and tree seeds to sprout in the spring.  $12 for members of NEWFS, $14 for non-members.  Pre-registration is necessary.  You may phone 508-877-7630, ext. 3303, or email registrar@newenglandWILD.org.  For additional information log on to www.newfs.org.

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