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  • Wednesday, February 27, 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm – The Making of a Community Garden Film

    On February 27 at 6:00 pm, meet the gardeners and filmmaker who are working together on a documentary about Boston’s community gardens. Filmmaker Mark Gardner will show clips from the work in progress, and a few of the film’s stars will share their stories and answer your questions. You can help us make the movie by dreaming up a title and maybe even recording your own community garden story!

    Enjoy locally sourced appetizers, beer, and wine. Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended: http://bit.ly/trusteesgardenfilm. Tickets are $12 for Trustees members and $20 for nonmembers and include food and one drink. All proceeds support Trustees Boston Community Gardens. Food, drinks and mingling start at 6pm; the program begins at 6:30. We’re pleased to partner with More Than Words Warehouse Bookstore in the South End for this event. More Than Words is a job training and youth development program that empowers nearly 350 youth each year to take charge of their lives by taking charge of their $4M bookselling business.

    The bookstore, which doubles as a beautiful event space, will be open until 8pm so come early if you’d like to browse! Donations of books, CDs, DVDs, and video games are most welcome (please no encyclopedias, VHS tapes, audio cassettes, or magazines). The bookstore is a brick building at 242 East Berkeley Street (between Albany and Harrison) and is accessible by MBTA (Silver line and others). Paid parking is available at 274 Albany Street.

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  • Saturday, February 9, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm – Small Plants, Big Bang

    The North Andover Garden Club presents Small Plants, Big Bang with Jen Kettell on Saturday, February 8 from 10:30 – 12:30 at the Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main Street in North Andover.

    Spring is the ideal time to be transplanting woody plants. Jen will introduce you to new and old favorites for small spaces. In the excitement to create a beautiful outdoor living space, many gardeners overplant (in number or size.) Learn how to avoid this by introducing the smaller gems of the plant world into your garden, such as native groundcovers, dwarf conifers, and more.

    $5 suggested donation for the public.  Jen Kettell is a certified arborist, horticulturist, and lecturer and trainer at the University of Massachusetts and at the Arnold Arboretum at Harvard University. She also consults with the International Society of Arboriculture, as well as The Trustees of Reservations. This program is co-hosted with the Library. For more information visit http://www.northandovergardenclub.com/

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  • Friday, December 21 – Winter Solstice Celebrations with The Trustees

    Friday, December 21 – Winter Solstice Celebrations with The Trustees

    Various properties managed by The Trustees will host Winter Solstice Celebrations on December 21.

    The earliest event (4:30 – 7 pm) takes place at Long Point Wildlife Refuge in Martha’s Vineyard. Follow the luminaries on a a self-guided trail walk through the woods at Long Point. The path begins and ends at our visitor center where we’ll have a fire pit complete with s’mores and warm beverages to keep you toasty. Trustees members $5, nonmembers $10.

    Join Musketaquid Arts and Environment and the Old Manse in Concord from 6 – 9 pm to celebrate the shortest day of the year There will be a roaring fire, smores, and hot cider to warm us, and music from the Voices of the Earth Chorus. Warm up inside the Old Manse during our free open house.

    If you are in Ipswich, take a leisurely hike through the dunes of the Crane Wildlife Refuge to celebrate the winter solstice. On this, the shortest day of the year, we’ll take advantage of the dark with a stroll beneath the stars. We’ll warm up after our walk with hot cider, rum, and refreshments in the Tavern at the Inn at Castle Hill. The perfect balance to counteract the bustle of the holiday season! Please note: We will be hiking up and down dunes, through soft sand, for approximately 2½-3 miles – a fairly strenuous hike. $32 Trustees members, $40 nonmembers.

    The William Cullen Bryant Homestead in Cummington, from 6 – 7:30 pm, will have a small bonfire to burn the yulelo. You will share some favorite 19th century winter poems and learn about the history of the Christmas tree. Afterwards, enjoy hot cocoa and a 19th century baked treat in the dining room (or stay at the bonfire!). Feel free to bring your favorite poem, too! $5 suggested donation.

    On a different note, Powisset Farm in Dover will host a Solstice Fondue Dinner from 6 – 8 pm. Fondue is a tradition dating to the 18th century, based on the classic combination of melted cheese and wine. Enjoy the camaraderie of cooking at your table as you prepare classic fondue — inspired by the contemporary bounty of the farm — for yourself and your tablemates. Learn about the fondue tradition from our local Swiss food historian. Bring your friends for a delicious evening out in the warm environment of Powisset’s farm kitchen. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. Please note space is limited and pre-registration is required. Email powissetfarm@thetrustees.org or call 508.785.0339 to find out if there is space remaining. $40 adult members, $50 nonmembers. This event is part of the Powisset Cooks! program.

    In Milton, at Governor Hutchinson’s Field, from 6 – 8 pm, come together with family and friends on the darkest day of the year, and celebrate the return of the light. We’ll gather around fires to make s’mores, tell stories, and watch a talented fire dancer perform to music. $9 Trustees members, $15 nonmembers.

    For complete details on all these celebrations, visit http://thetrustees.org.

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  • Friday, December 7 – Sunday, December 9, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Mytoi Japanese Garden: Christmas in Edgartown

    Experience Mytoi on Martha’s Vineyard on December 7 – 9 from 5 – 7 in a way you have never seen it before. Enjoy a magical stroll through The Trustees’ Japanese inspired garden, and witness it come to life at night during this Christmas In Edgartown special event!

    Warm drinks and festive treats provided. Free. For directions and more information visit www.thetrustees.org.

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  • Fridays – Sundays through December 30, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Winterlights

    NEW: This holiday season, the gardens at two of The Trustees’ most popular historic homes, Naumkeag in Stockbridge and The Stevens-Coolidge Place in North Andover, will sparkle with thousands of shimmering holiday lights. Each weekend features performances and activities for the whole family, from the young to the young at heart. See something new throughout the season. Don your coats, pull on your boots and join us for a new family tradition!

    Select a date online at http://www.thetrustees.org/things-to-do/special-events/winter-lights.html to purchase your tickets. Entrance to the gardens is ticketed in 15-minute increments between 5-8PM. Upon selecting a date, you will be prompted to select an arrival time. Please be prepared to arrive 10 minutes prior to your ticketed entrance time to help expedite the check-in process.

    Trustees Members: $12
    Nonmembers: $17
    Children 12 and under: FREE

    Questions about Winterlights? Email naumkeag@thetrustees.org (Naumkeag) or andover@thetrustees.org (The Stevens-Coolidge Place).

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  • Friday, December 7, and Saturday, December 8, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm – The Farm Nisse

    The Nisse – a farm elf from Scandinavian folklore – will visit Appleton Farms  in Hamilton and Ipswich on December 7 and 8 from 4:30 – 5:30 pm. While we wait for the Nisse to awake from her slumber in the hayloft, there will be children’s holiday crafts, cookies and hot chocolate, and carols. Upon her decent from the hayloft, the Nisse must be offered her porridge. If the porridge isn’t just right, she will play tricks on the farmers and tie the cows tails in knots! If she likes the porridge, she will let us help spread the magic seeds bringing good fortune to the farm in the year ahead.

    Registration is by the family- if you have 6 or more in your family, please register 2 families as we want to have enough cookies and hot chocolate for all. $24 per family for members of The Trustees, $30 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.thetrustees.org.

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  • Saturday and Sunday, November 3 and 4, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm – Second Annual Blue Hills Great Estates Fall Foliage Weekend

    Saturday and Sunday, November 3 and 4, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm – Second Annual Blue Hills Great Estates Fall Foliage Weekend

    Enjoy fall’s riot of color at peak season by visiting three historic estates built in the Blue Hills. The Eustis Estate, Wakefield Estate, and Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate present special events throughout the weekend of November 3 and 4. Tickets to view the foliage at each location are $5 for members of Historic New England and $10 for nonmembers. Visit all three and get a free program voucher to redeem at one of the estates through December 2018.

    At the Eustis Estate:

    Landscape Tours: Hourly from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Get a new perspective at the Eustis Estate with this thirty-minute guided tour. Explore the fields, woodland, and gardens and learn about their history. The tour also examines the exterior architecture of the house and other original buildings built between 1878 and 1902. Bring comfortable walking shoes and be sure to dress appropriately for the weather.

    Fall Craft Workshops: Drop in between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Make an autumn-themed craft and bring home a reminder of the beautiful fall colors. Included with Eustis Estate admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

    $5 Historic New England members (and members of Wakefield Estate and The Trustees)
    $10 nonmembers

    Foliage tickets do not include entry to the Eustis Estate Museum. Advance tickets are not required. Please call 617-994-6600 for more information.

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  • Saturday, September 22 and Sunday, September 23, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Fruitlands 8th Annual Craft Festival

    Enjoy original handmade craft by 48 New England Artisans during the 8th Annual Craft Festival at Fruitlands, September 22 and 23 from 10 – 4. The Festival is a two-day outdoor tented show set on the picturesque grounds of the museum. Quality juried craft, museum offerings, and stunning views has made the Festival a popular September destination for all. It’s the perfect opportunity to get a jump on your holiday shopping and find that original gift for the hard-to-buy-for!

    For your entertainment, there is a food truck, the Café, and live music, courtesy of the Summertime Trio, on both days of the Festival. The Guests’ admission also includes entry to the Museum exhibits and trails. It’s a fun day out with family and friends. Fruitlands is located in Harvard, Massachusetts.

    New this year, we will be partnering with our friends at Notch Brewing who will host a Beer Garden at the Craft Festival. Relax and socialize over a beer in between shopping and Museum explorations! $5 for members of The Trustees of Reservations, $10 for nonmembers, children free. For directions and more information visit www.thetrustees.org.

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  • Sunday, September 9 or Sunday, September 30, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm, or Friday, September 21, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Farm-To-KITCHEN Cooking Class: Native Foods of Massachusetts

    This September, The Trustees are excited to bring you a very special cooking experience at The KITCHEN at the Boston Public Market that focuses on the foods and cooking styles of Massachusett’s Native American Tribe, the Wampanoag, who resided in Eastern Massachusetts during the 17th century and whose descendants still live in the Commonwealth today. This class will highlight pre-colonial diets and farming practices, including seasonal rounds of fishing, planting, harvesting, hunting, and seed saving, while also providing some insight into the past and current Wampanoag population. While fairly invisible in our current food system, the Wampanoag contributed greatly to our food production knowledge and our understanding of seasonal eating.

    This class, to be held on three separate occasions, September 9, 21, or 30, sets out to honor these great people and educate attendees on the history of local food. Our menu focuses on the Wampanoag’s “three sisters” crops of corn, beans and squash, which will be in peak season in September.

    In this lively, hands-on cooking class you’ll learn how to utilize the produce and products of the farmers and artisans of the Boston Public Market. Guided by Chef Alexis Daniels, you’ll create an exciting three-course meal based on seasonal, local food, and increase your comfort in the kitchen through new knife skills, techniques, and flavor profiles. Alexis began catering at 13-years-old in the San Francisco Bay Area, and launched her own private catering company at 16. Rather reluctantly, she closed her business and uprooted to chilly Boston to earn a BA in Anthropology, Community Health, and Fine Art from Tufts University. Delighted to learn food does in fact grow here too, she stayed a while longer and earned her Master’s in Occupational Therapy. After testing the waters in rehabilitation hospitals, clinics, and schools, she decided the kitchen best suits her creative, culinary mind. These days, she is Enrichment Programs Manager at the Acera School, a founding member of Eastie Farm (the neighborhood’s first non-profit urban farm), and an avid world traveler. Alexis is excited to extend her love of global cuisines to students at the Boston Public Market, through classes highlighting New England’s highest quality local food.

    In addition to learning a new cooking style, you’ll enjoy tastes of three local New England wines that pair perfectly with recipes we’ll be making, courtesy of The Massachusetts Wine Shop. $60 for Trustees member and $75 for Non-Trustees Members. Members must bring their current member card and number. Register at http://www.thetrustees.org/things-to-do/greater-boston/event-41346.html?srregion=greater-boston&srrelated_property=580688683&srevent_type=&dateType=srevent_start_date&srstartDate=&srendDate=&x=36&y=7

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  • Wednesday, August 29 or Wednesday, September 26, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Farm to KITCHEN Cooking Class: Classic Greek Flavors with Chef Jody Adams

    The Trustees of Reservations and The KITCHEN at the Boston Public Market are honored to welcome James Beard Award Winner and Top Chef Masters contestant Chef Jody Adams for a very special hands-on cooking experience. In Chef Adams’ class, attendees will learn the traditional Greek cuisine that has people lining up for her newest restaurants, Saloniki, in Boston and Cambridge. She will also draw on techniques and flavors of her other popular restaurants, Trade, Porto, and formerly, Rialto. Join us to cook side-by-side with one of Boston’s most prestigious chef heroes who is committed to highlighting New England’s local farmers, fishermen and artisans on her menus.

    In this lively, hands-on cooking class you’ll learn how to utilize the produce and products of the farmers and artisans of the Boston Public Market. Guided by Chef Adams you’ll create an exciting three-course meal based on seasonal, local food, and increase your comfort in the kitchen through new knife skills, techniques, and flavor profiles.

    Meze: Dakos Salad, Halloumi, Horta, Herb Salad from Stillman’s Farm
    Chestnut Farms Chicken Souvlaki and Siena Farm Zucchini Fritters with Tzatziki
    Portokalopita (Orange Yogurt Cake) made with Appleton Farms yogurt

    This menu can be made vegetarian, but not gluten free, or vegan. Please email kitcheninfo@thetrustees.org to let us know if you need a vegetarian option or to alert us to any allergies.

    In addition to learning a new cooking style, you’ll enjoy tastes of three local New England wines that pair perfectly with recipes we’ll be making, courtesy of The Massachusetts Wine Shop.

    Come ready to roll up your sleeves and get cooking! Choose Wednesday, August 29 or Wednesday, September 26, from 6 – 8. Please be prepared to be on your feet, standing at a table, and cooking for the duration of class. We recommend comfortable, non-slip, and closed-toe shoes. Tickets: $72 for Trustees member and $90 for Non-Trustees Members. Members must bring their current member card and number. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/farm-to-kitchen-cooking-class-classic-greek-flavors-with-chef-jody-adams-tickets-45803093285

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