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  • Sunday, June 9, 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Ravenswood Park Property Hike

    Did you know there is more to the Trustees in the Northeast than just Crane Estate and Appleton Farms? Let them show you around properties you might not have heard of to expand your hiking repertoire and learn more about the natural history of the area.

    Ravenswood Park is an expansive preserve that offers over 10 miles of trails through spectacular natural environments. If the weather cooperates, the native sweetbay magnolias may be blooming in the Great Magnolia Swamp!

    Bring water and dress for the weather to maximize comfort. Unless otherwise communicated, Neighbor Property Hikes will convene at that property, not at Crane Estate. 

    Weather cancellation policy: All trips will take place rain or shine with the following exceptions: If there is a high confidence that thunder and lightning will be present, we may cancel a trip up to one hour in advance. If the forecast is for steady and heavy rain all day, we may decide to cancel by 3pm on the day before the event. If either of these happens, all registrants will be notified by email and/or phone with as much notice as possible.

    $12 for members of The Trustees, $20 for nonmembers. Register online at www.thetrustees.org.

  • Saturday, June 8, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Rose Garden Soiree

    Celebrate peak rose season in the gardens which John and Helen Stevens Coolidge so lovingly tended at their summer estate in North Andover. Stroll past six acres of manicured flower beds while enjoying live music, garden-inspired libations, and delicious hors d’oeuvres. 

    By joining in this benefit celebration for The Trustees on June 8 from 5 – 7, your generosity will directly aid this property—a true community treasure—for generations to come. 

    Festive dress is encouraged. Flat shoes recommended. This event takes place outside. $32 for members of The Trustees, $40 for nonmembers. Space is limited. Pre-registration required. Early registration recommended. Call 978-356-4351, x 3202, or register online at http://www.thetrustees.org/things-to-do/northeast/event-43844.html

  • Thursday, April 25, 10:00 am – Boston Committee of the GCA Spring Membership Meeting, Lecture, and Luncheon

    Thursday, April 25, 10:00 am – Boston Committee of the GCA Spring Membership Meeting, Lecture, and Luncheon

    Barbara Erickson. CEO of The Trustees, council member of the Land Trust Alliance, and frequent speaker on topics of community and conservation, will address the Boston Committee of the GCA Spring Membership Meeting, Lecture, and Luncheon.

    Thursday, April 25, 2019
    Brae Burn Country Club
    326 Fuller Street, West Newton, MA 02465

    10:00 a.m. | Registration and Coffee

    10:30 a.m. | Welcome, Business Meeting, and Award Presentation

    11:00 a.m. | Lecture and Luncheon to follow

    Barbara Erickson has been the president and CEO of The Trustees since 2012. She recently expanded The Trustees leadership role in Boston proper, establishing headquarters where the organization was originally founded in 1891. She is the 2017 recipient of the Garden Club of America’s Elizabeth Craig Weaver Proctor Medal. Barbara will speak to the committee about the challenges to Boston’s waterfront and The Trustees’ One Waterfront Initiative, a multi-year effort to create an iconic, resilient open space on the waterfront.

    The Beautification Award of 2019 for Lifetime Achievement in Civic Improvement will be presented to Marion Pressley, FASLA, Principal at Pressley Associates Landscape Architects (and Garden Club of the Back Bay speaker.)

    The meeting is open to Boston Committee member clubs and their guests. For more information visit http://www.bostoncommitteegca.org/events.html

  • Wednesday, March 20 – Vernal Equinox Full Moon Hikes

    Join The Trustees on Wednesday, March 20 at one of a number of properties under their care for a full moon hike to celebrate the first day of Spring.

    At the Ward Reservation in Andover, join a Trustees staff member at 6:30 pm on the trails at Ward Reservation to discover what signs of spring have already sprung. Wear shoes that can get wet and muddy, just in case. Flashlights are welcome but not required as we will be using the light of the full moon to guide us. This hike will be approximately 2 miles long. Please wear appropriate footwear and dress for the weather.

    If you are in Ipswich, join a group at Castle Hill at 6:30. March’s full moon coincides with the Vernal equinox and the first day of Spring. Known to Native Americans as the Worm Moon because of the earthworms that come out at the end of winter, it is also known as the Crow Moon or Sap Moon. Always a cause for celebration, we’ll honor the first day of Spring by taking a brisk walk on the beach at sunset and a hike among the dunes of the Crane Wildlife Refuge. Recommended for ages 13 & up. Pre-registration is required.

    In Concord, at the Old Manse, from 7 pm – 8 pm, you’ll share readings from Emerson and Thoreau before taking time for quiet reflection under the full moon and perhaps even hear the sounds of spring. The fire will keep you warm if needed and also provide the hot coals for s’mores that will cheer you at the end of the meditation. Members $5, nonmembers $10.

    At Fruitlands in Harvard at 6:30, a program ($9 members, $15 nonmembers) is entitled Night and Moonlight: A Transcendental Night Hike. We will take to the trails to discover nature by night and explore the elements, sites, and sounds that awaken when the sun sets, pausing along the way to hear and contemplate passages from Thoreau’s 1863 essay “Night and Moonlight.” Thoreau describes, “As for the moon, I had seen her only as it were through a crevice in a shutter, occasionally. Why not walk a little way in her light?” Please note that space is limited and pre-registration required.

    For complete details on all the above excursions, visit http://thetrustees.org Image below from The Old Farmer’s Almanac.

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  • Saturday, March 16, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – An Herbalist’s Approach to Sleep

    Healthy sleep is foundational to our overall health, yet many of us are not getting the sleep our bodies need for health and vibrancy. Quality of sleep is as important as amount, and sleep difficulties can show up in many different forms from difficulties falling asleep to staying asleep. In this Trustees of Reservations class on March 16 at 2 pm at the Stevens-Coolidge Place in North Andover, Clinical Herbalist Liane Moccia will teach you simple healthy sleep habits with a focus on herbs to easily incorporate into your daily routine to help you get your sleep cycles back on track.

    Liane is a Certified Herbalist who specializes in stress, energy and mental clarity, mood, and healthy sleep. Her approach to health is simple and holistic. Using traditional herbal knowledge and the latest scientific research, she combines herbs with lifestyle and dietary changes to help bring the body back into balance. Liane works with clients to help them live a life of less stress, more energy, mental clarity, and deep joy.

    Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. $9 for Trustees members, $15 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.thetrustees.org/things-to-do/northeast/event-43063.html

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  • Saturday, March 16, 10:00 am – 11:30 am – Seed Starting Workshop in Martha’s Vineyard

    Join The Trustees on March 16 at 10 am at The FARM Institute , 13 Aero Avenue in Edgartown, Martha’s Vineyard for this annual workshop on getting your own seeds started. We’ll discuss:

    -plant hardiness zones and gardening on the Island
    -plant families and their differing needs
    -creating a garden design and planting calendar
    -what to start indoors now
    -light, heat and moisture needs
    -transplanting and hardening off
    -thinking ahead: companion planting and seed saving

    Each participant will start their own tray of 6 packs, using organic soil and seeds, to take home with them and grow. $15 for members of The Trustees, $25 for nonmembers. Register at www.thetrustees.org.

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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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