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  • Garden Club Annual Green Sale (Dec 2nd -3rd)

    Garden Club Annual Green Sale (Dec 2nd -3rd)

    2011 - Framingham Garden Club - Holiday Green Sale
    Help support the Framingham Garden Club!

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham Garden Club Inc., is a group of  “energetic doers, passionate about gardening, floral design and community service.”

    The club holds its Annual Green Sale to raise money to fund beautification work around Framingham and to fund the environmental or horticultural related grants and scholarships it awards to Framingham students and teachers.

    Each year The Framingham Garden Club awards two scholarships to high school students who wish to pursue horticultural or environmental related college studies and attend Framingham High School, Marian of Keefe Tech.

    In addition to scholarships, the club makes grants to Framingham Public School teachers to expand horticultural and environmental curricula in our schools.  Last but (more…)

  • New England Wildflower Society Photo Contest

    New England Wildflower Society Photo Contest

    Wildflowers book by William Cullina, (New England Wildflower Society)
    N.E.W.F.S. Photo Contest – Prize for adult winners will include signed copy of the book ''Wildflowers'' by William Cullina

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Do you enjoy taking photos of plants and flowers in their natural habitat?

    The New England Wildflower Society, (“NEWFS”), which operates the “Garden in the Woods“ on Hemenway Road is sponsoring a photo contest!

    The photograph may be from any season, but the photo must have been shot between April 15, 2011 and October 31, 2011, (October 31st is the deadline for submissions).

    Prizes will be awarded for photos in several categories including:

    • single plants
    • groups of plants
    • polinators
    • “scenes“ – did you capture a breath-taking scene in the Garden? Submit it! (Note: photos may not have any people in them.)
    • artistic merit – photos in this category may be a (more…)
  • ”Water Whimsy” at Garden in the Woods

    ”Water Whimsy” at Garden in the Woods

    Water Whimsey - Fountain at Garden in the Woods, Framingham, MA, Aug 17 to Sept 7, 2010
    Granite bowl (hand-carved by a local craftsman) with bamboo pump is one of the nine garden water features on exhibit at Garden in the Woods.

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – “Water Whimsy”, an installation of large and small water features is now on display at the New England Wild Flower Society’s Garden in the Woods, 180 Hemenway Road, Framingham, MA.

    In addition to the Michael Mazur fountain in the entrance garden and the Nate McCullin bird baths in the wildlife garden, there are nine features which appear in Water Whimsy.

    They are located; at the entrance to the Curtis Path, in the Idea Garden and Edible Garden, adjacent to the Rain Garden, and opposite the Patio Garden.

    Included in the show are (more…)

  • Tue. March 30th – Help Support N.E. Wildflower Society

    Shop at Whole Foods Framingham store on Tuesday, March 30, and your purchases also support New England Wild Flower Society’s celebration of Earth Day at Garden in the Woods.

    5% of the proceeds will be donated to New England Wild Flower Society.

    NOTE: Earth Day at Garden in the Woods has FREE admission, special storytelling, Mother Earth, games, scavenger hunts, and more.

    Stop by the Society’s information table at Whole Foods Framingham on March 30 to learn more about Earth Day and all of the other activities planned by the Society for 2010.

    Garden in the Woods Open to the Public April 15-October 31

    New England Wild Flower Society
    180 Hemenway Road
    Framingham, MA 01701
    508-877-7630
    newenglandwild.org

  • Meadow Magic at Garden in the Woods – August 15 and 16

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – New England Wild Flower Society will celebrate Meadow Magic Saturday and Sunday, August 15 and 16, 2009, at Garden in the Woods, 180 Hemenway Road, Framingham, MA. Garden in the Woods is open both days from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., however, special Meadow Magic events are scheduled noon to 4 p.m. There is free parking on premises both days.

    See peak meadow bloom from ground level and above on the new Observation Deck. This will be the inaugural event for the 12’ X 24’ Observation Deck which will put a whole new perspective on looking at the meadow. Be amazed at the height of the wildflowers in the meadow. This can mean native species in bloom up to 7 or 8 feet tall. Beside these “giant sized” plants are others that are quite small and delicate.

    Look for butterflies, bees, ladybugs, and more as they fly from flower to flower collecting and spreading pollen. Learn about plant pollinators, play games, and more. The Bugmobile brings craft projects and live bugs to the meadow. Enjoy a scavenger hunt in the Garden too. A beekeeper will join us at the Garden to explain how bees work in the web of life. Discover what a bee hive is all about, how bees make honey, and which bees make honey. Meet some fun, costumed characters who explain their roles in our ecosystems.

    Take a special walking tour of the 45-acre botanic museum, scheduled at 2 p.m. both days. Tours, included in the price of general admission, cover the Invasive Plant Jail, Idea Garden, Lily Pond, Lost Pond, and unique New England Garden of Rare and Endangered Plants.

    Visit the Garden Shop and its nursery to find which plants could bring beautiful insects and wildlife to your garden. Our knowledgeable staff will assist you in a butterfly garden design, birdhouse selection, or plant combo for a great container garden. Books and eco-friendly gifts complete the Garden Shop experience. Visitors receive a special discount on merchandise at he Garden Shop on August 15 and 16; 100ff the cost of native plants, books, eco-friendly gifts, clothing, and tools.

    Founded in 1900, New England Wild Flower Society, the nation’s oldest native plant conservation organization, promotes the conservation of temperate North American flora through education, research, horticulture, habitat preservation, and advocacy.

    The Society owns and operates Garden in the Woods, a 45-acre public botanic garden in Framingham, MA, and Nasami Farm, a 75-acre native plant nursery in Whately, MA, as well as ten sanctuaries located in New England. The Society’s vision is a future where vigorous native plant populations live in healthy, balanced, natural ecosystems—protected, enjoyed, and beneficial to all life. For more information, visit newenglandwild.org

  • Mother’s Day Weekend at Garden in the Woods

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — New England Wild Flower Society’s Garden in the Woods, 180 Hemenway Road, is a very special place at any time of the year, but never more so than Mother’s Day weekend. All three layers of the Garden are in bloom; trees, shrubs, and ephemerals. Rain and the spring sun have given the Garden just the right mixture of ingredients to bring a rainbow of colors and a profusion of textures.

    Since Moms are so special, New England Wild Flower Society will celebrate Mother’s Day for three days; Friday, May 8, with National Public (more…)

  • Free Admission at Garden in the Woods for Earth Day Celebration April 25

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — Celebrate Earth Day at New England Wild Flower Society’s Garden in the Woods, Saturday, April 25. Enjoy free admission to Garden in the Woods all day, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    Take a guided walking tour and learn the history of the Garden, the design of the various gardens and habitats, and the conservation elements being addressed. Tour the unique (more…)

  • Last Days for Big Bugs at Garden in the Woods

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — The New England Wild Flower Society’s Garden in the Woods presents BIG BUGS Sculpture Exhibit and Web-of-Life Extravaganza through October 31, 2008. David Rogers’ dino-sized sculptures on 45 acres with 1,500 varieties of native plants. Special events each weekend.

    Visit the BUGMOBILE for crafts and live bugs. Stamp your Big Bugs Map two weekends to win a BUGOLOGIST Pin. Create a sculpture at the Build-a-Bug Interactive Park. Take a Grasshopper jump. Borrow a Bug Activity Bag and a Bug-Venture Guide from the Visitor Center. Submit digital images to the BIG BUGS online gallery at bigbugsart@newenglandWILD.org.

    Admission $8 for adults; $6 seniors 65+ /students with ID; $4 youths 3-18. Free for members and children under 3. Open 9-5 through Oct 31. Rain or shine. Tours weekdays at 10, weekends at 2 included with admission. Shop the native plant nursery. 180 Hemenway Road, Framingham, MA. (508) 877-7630, www.newenglandwild.org.

    Special Weekends in October:

    October 18-19 SPIDER WEEKEND: Special events from 12-3 p.m., Sat and Sun. Get ready for Halloween. Learn spider skills for weaving webs. Make your own spider and web to take home.

    October 25-26 BYE BYE BUGS: Final weekend to see them before they leave the Garden. Wear a bug costume, vote for your favorite bug. Design a good-bye card.

    October 31 FINAL BIG BUGS DAY: Last chance to see the 13 giant BUG sculptures at the Garden. Enjoy the fall foliage, hike the Garden, learn about predators and pollinators, and build your own giant sculpture.

    Classes:

    Please contact the Registrar at 508-877-7630, ext. 3301 to register for programs, and visit www.newenglandWILD.org for full descriptions of programs

    Thursday, Oct 16, 3:30-5:30 p.m THE GROUND WE WALK ON Children in Grades 2-5,: CHP5950, with Steven Scholom, $12M/$14NM per child (includes materials). Get down & dirty to identify healthy soils and discover helpful insects.

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  • STUDENT ART SHOW AT GARDEN IN THE WOODS

    Framingham, MA — New England Wild Flower Society, America’s oldest plant conservation group, announces the BIG BUGS Student Art Show, Sunday, October 5, noon to 3 p.m. at Garden in the Woods, 180 Hemenway Road, Framingham.

    The Society invites students K-12 to show work inspired by the BIG BUGS Exhibit. Visit the exhibit, check out the BIG BUGS and the little bugs, examine the interactions between bugs and plants, and create a masterpiece of two dimensional art which can be hung between noon and 3 pm at the Garden’s Education Building. Rain or shine.

    The Art Show is cosponsored by Artscope Magazine. Kaveh Mojtabai, publisher, states, ““As New England’s Culture Magazine, we have a strong interest in fostering creative talent of all ages. The interpretation of the BIG BUGS, little bugs, and bug/plant interactions provides a wonderful opportunity for children and youths to express themselves in many media and to interact with nature. The many gardens at Garden in the Woods offer stunning visuals to inspire student work. We are thrilled to be associated with this event at Garden in the Woods and the BIG BUGS Exhibit.”

    The BIG BUGS exhibit is open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through October 31, 2008, with special events, occurring weekends. Rain or shine. Parking is free. Leave plenty of time to walk the BIG BUGS Path. Submit your own BIG BUGS images to the online BIG BUGS Community Art Gallery at bigbugsart@newenglandwild.org. Explore the exhibit and Garden in the Woods at http://www.newenglandwild.org

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  • BIG BUGS EXHIBIT RETURNS TO GARDEN IN THE WOODS JULY 12-OCTOBER 31, 2008

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — The DINOSAUR-sized BIG BUGS Sculpture Exhibit lands at New England Wild Flower Society’s Garden in the Woods, 180 Hemenway Road in Framingham.

    July 12- October 31, 2008 get a bug’s eye view of the world when you come nose to knee with an 18-foot, 1200-pound praying mantis and 12 other ENORMOUS and beautiful natural sculptures by New York artist David Rogers. Join in the fun when BIG BUGS brings a swarm of summer and fall events to “one of the most beautiful places on the planet.” Enjoy a picnic and swarm over to the nursery to buy native plants bugs love, gifts, books, and bug-themed toys for sale at the Society’s Museum Shop.

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