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  • Saturday, August 3, 10:00 am – 11:30 am – Writing in the Company of Trees

    In our perilous times, trees offer examples of resilience and precariousness, growth and generosity. How do we invite them into our writing? Join Matthew Battles, editor of Arnoldia, the Arboretum’s quarterly magazine, for an immersive workshop to practice writing under, about, and in collaboration with trees. The class takes place August 3 at 10 am. Meet in front of the Hunnewell Building. Register at https://arboretum.harvard.edu/events/writing-in-the-company-of-trees/?occurrence=2024-08-03

    Participants will move throughout the landscape to engage trees in the Arboretum’s collection while writing, reflecting, and sharing their discoveries.

    Please bring a notebook or other writing materials that are manageable in the field. This program involves walking along wooded paths, climbing some moderate slopes, and navigating uneven terrain. We will be sitting on the ground frequently, so travel camp chairs, yoga mats, or blankets are encouraged. Participants will be notified via email at least 24 hours in advance if a program needs to be cancelled due to inclement weather, and will be notified by phone if a program must be cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice. Click here to view our full inclement weather policy. If you have questions about the status of a program, please email publicprograms@arnarb.harvard.edu or call the Visitor Center desk between 10:00am and 4:00pm at (617) 384-5209.

  • Wednesday, August 23, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm – Writing in the Company of Trees

    In our perilous times, trees offer examples of resilience and precariousness, growth and generosity. How do we invite them into our writing? Join Matthew Battles, editor of Arnoldia, the Arnold Arboretum’s quarterly magazine, for an immersive workshop to practice writing under, about, and in collaboration with trees. 

    Participants will move throughout the landscape to engage trees in the arboretum’s collection while writing, reflecting, and sharing their discoveries.

    Please bring a notebook or other writing materials that are manageable in the field. This program involves walking along wooded paths, climbing some moderate slopes, and navigating uneven terrain. We will be sitting on the ground frequently, so travel camp chairs, yoga mats, or blankets are encouraged.

    In the event of inclement weather, registrants will be notified. For more information, please call (617) 384-5209. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, August 23 at 5:30 pm. Meet at the Centre Street Gate. Register HERE.

  • Saturday, February 8, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – What’s Your Plant Story? Zine Workshop

    Tell the story of your life with plants. Do you grow things? Do family or relatives tend gardens or farms? What is your relationship to the land you live on? Join instructor Alena Mcnamara in the Tower Hill Library on February 8 from 1 – 3 and create your own “zine”–a small photocopied and often hand-drawn magazine that can incorporate images, text, and more–to share your story with friends, family, and others in your community. Fee ($5 for Tower Hill members, $19 for nonmembers) includes materials. Register at www.towerhillbg.org.