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  • Saturday, March 21, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm – Gardeners’ Gathering – CANCELED

    Celebrate the start of Boston’s gardening season on March 21 from 10 – 5 at Shillman Hall, Northeastern University, 115 Forsyth Street in Boston. The Gathering is a free day full of informative workshops, engaging exhibitors, networking, and inspiration. Two dozen workshops cover topics like starting a community garden, building healthy soil, gardens and climate change, fermenting veggies, and so much more. An exhibitors’ gallery full of local environmental and agricultural exhibitors provide opportunities to get engaged.

    Our special guest speaker Reverend Mariama White-Hammond, pastor at Dorchester’s New Roots African Methodist Episcopal Church, is an eloquent and passionate advocate and organizer for ecological and social justice, youth engagement, and Spirit-filled organizing. Rev. Mariama has received numerous awards including the Barr Fellowship, the Celtics Heroes Among Us, The Roxbury Founders Day Award and the Boston NAACP Image award. She serves on both local and national boards and committees like the New England Grassroots Environmental Fund, Union Capital Boston and Clean Water Action.

    For complete information on workshops and speakers, visit http://www.thetrustees.org/things-to-do/metro-boston/event-50287.html

  • Sunday, March 22, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Seed Bombing – POSTPONED

    Get ready for spring with seed bombs at Castle Hill on the Crane Estate in Ipswich on March 22 from 1 – 3.

    Together we’ll learn about flowers and seeds, then create handmade seed bombs full of native wildflower seeds or herb seeds to take home. Give them as gifts or use them in your own yard to create springtime plant explosions! 

    All materials included. Children must be accompanied by an adult (1 adult per 2 children please). This activity is appropriate for all ages, but is recommended for ages 5-10.  Member child: $15, nonmember child $25, adults free with children. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Register at www.thetrustees.org or call 978-356-4351 x 4052

  • Saturday, March 14, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Powisset Presents: Planning the Perfect Home Food Garden

    Interested in starting a home garden for veggies, herbs and all things edible? On March 14 from 2 – 4 in Dover, Powisset Presents welcomes Liz Green, Associate Director of the Trustees Agriculture Program, who will get you ready to grow the perfect home food garden. Learn what varieties work best, how and when to plant, talk spacing, fertility, weeding, watering, and more! You’ll also be able to custom-order transplants and seeds from our own certified organic farm and tour the Powisset greenhouse.  Trustees members $24, nonmembers $30.

    Pre-registration at http://www.thetrustees.org/things-to-do/metro-west/event-50639.html is required 2 days prior to this class lecture. If it is within 2 days and you wish to register, please email powissetfarm@thetrustees.org or call 508.785.0339 to find out if there is space remaining. 

  • Sunday, February 9, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm – Wine & Succulents in the Woods

    Beat the winter doldrums with a glass of wine and an indoor garden you’ll create to brighten your home. Join The Trustees on February 9 from 4:30 – 6 for an evening at Rocky Woods in Medfield to design your own magical indoor garden.  In our succulent workshop, you’ll learn how to create & decorate a precious greenspace for your home — dreams of spring are sure to follow. Pretty Planted will be guiding us in this adults only workshop. 21+ event

    This class will include a glass of wine, light snacks, indoor garden container, soil, rocks, succulent plants and garden accessories.  Trustees members $48, nonmembers $60. Register at www.thetrustees.org.

  • Friday, February 7, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Adults Only Full Moon Owl Prowl

    With the full moon as our guide, The Trustees are taking to the trails of Fruitlands Museum to see who-who-who might be out and about in the dark winter woods, on February 7 from 7 – 10.

    Join local naturalist and educator Laurie Nehring on this adults-only guided Owl Prowl. We will begin at the Wayside Gallery to learn about winter-time nocturnal animals and how to call in the owls. Then we will venture out to see if we can call any owls to us.

    This program involves winter night-time hiking on a ¾ mile long moderate hiking trail. If we have snow, feel free to bring snowshoes for the trek!

    After the hike, warm up around the outdoor fire for cocoa, s’mores, wine, and beer.

    This program is adult only (21+). We are offering two Family Full Moon Owl Prowls monthly January-March as well which are recommended for ages 7 and up. Please note that space is limited and this program is likely to sell out quickly. Pre-registration is required. $12 for Trustees members, $20 for nonmembers. Register at www.thetrustees.org.

    Snow Date: In the event of inclement weather this program will be held the following Sunday from 7-10pm. Any schedule changes due to weather will be communicated to registered participants via email.

  • Thursday, February 6, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Sage & Oak Chalk Lettering Workshop

    Join Sydney from Sage & Oak Creative for a night of chalkboard art and seasonal apple cider. The workshop will be held February 6 at 7 pm at The Trustees’ Stevens-Coolidge Place in North Andover.

    Gardening and creativity go hand in hand: a form of therapy and creative release – allowing us to disconnect from work and responsibilities and get our hands a little dirty.

    Come learn about the best tools and how you can turn anything in your home (mirrors, mugs, chalkboards, glass) into a way to express your creative side. No need to buy those pieces from a home goods store – make them yourself.

    Materials, seasonal apple cider, and chalked outline will be provided. Have a favorite flower or gardening element? Let’s draw it! Have an idea for your home you’d like to make? Bring your example and let’s make it happen.

    This lecture is part of a new Wednesday evening winter workshop series offered at The Stevens-Coolidge Place.

    Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Trustees members $32, nonmembers $40. Register at http://www.thetrustees.org/things-to-do/northeast/event-50622.html

  • Saturday, December 7, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Annual Wreath Raising Festival at Weir River Farm

    Ring in the holiday season at Weir River Farm in Hingham at The Trustee’s annual wreath raising celebration on December 7 from 2 – 3. Enjoy a cup of hot cocoa and warm up by the fire in the barnyard, and say hello to all the barnyard animals, donning their winter coats. Then, take a walk down to the Red Barn to join in on the festivities.  Make your own holiday boughs to take home. Help to create the giant wreath that adorns the red barn throughout the holiday season. Christmas music and evergreen scent will fill the air as we celebrate the winter season with the raising of our giant holiday wreath onto the big red barn, happening at 2:30PM. Fun for the whole family, make sure to stop by and join in this annual tradition at Weir River Farm. Make sure to come early to get your Christmas tree – the Christmas tree sale is one weekend only this year! 10am-3pm Saturday and Sunday, December 7 & 8.

    Parking at 140 Turkey Hill Lane in Hingham.

  • Saturday, November 9, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Autumn Succulent Centerpiece Workshop

    Bring nature inside and create a beautiful, living centerpiece that will bring life to your table through Thanksgiving and beyond! This Workshop takes place November 9 from 10 – noon at Castle Hill on the Crane Estate in Ipswich.

    Succulents are the start of the show in this workshop! Learn about succulent types, handling, and care while creating your own autumn pumpkin centerpiece to take home. 

    Price of $52 (members) an $65 (nonmembers) includes all materials needed to create 1 centerpiece, plus light refreshments for an refreshing, creative morning among friends! All skill levels are welcome, ages 16 and over please. http://www.thetrustees.org/things-to-do/northeast/event-48713.html

  • Saturday, November 9, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Thanksgiving Tablescapes

    Join the Trustees on November 9 at The FARM Institute kitchen in Martha’s Vineyard as we show you how to prepare three quintessential Thanksgiving sides. Make your table stand out by learning from the pros at Morrice Florist on how to create a beautiful Thanksgiving tablescape by incorporating seasonal flowers and vegetables. Session runs from 4 – 6, Trustees member price $60, nonmembers $75. Register at http://www.thetrustees.org/things-to-do/cape-cod-islands/event-49345.html

    Please contact Lindsay with any allergy or food restriction questions at lbrown@thetrustees.org 

  • Saturday, October 19, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm – Fall Foliage Celebration

    Saturday, October 19, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm – Fall Foliage Celebration

    Fall in New England is a magical time. Get outside with The Trustees on October 19 from 10 – 3 this year and enjoy the season. This year’s Fall Foliage Celebration will take place at three Trustees properties in the Andover area – guided hikes to scenic vistas and unusual habitats at Ward Reservation and Weir Hill; pumpkin hunt, crafts and historic home & garden tours at The Stevens-Coolidge Place. Your ticket to the festivities includes all three properties. Food and drink vendors at Stevens-Coolidge.

    Questions? Want to become a Trustees member and enjoy free and/or discounted programs? Contact kbibeau@thetrustees.org or 978-356-4351 X 3202.