2009 Calendar Selections of New England Wild Flower Society

Guided walking tours are offered each day Garden in the Woods is open. Weekday tours are offered at 10 a.m. Weekend tours are given at 2 p.m. Cart tours for people needing mobility assistance are offered weekday afternoons by appointment only (call 508-877-7630, ext. 3303). For information about courses, field trips, and workshops, see Class Schedule. All events are held at New England Wild Flower Society's Garden in the Woods, 180 Hemenway Road, Framingham, MA, unless otherwise noted. 

April

Apr 15       Garden in the Woods, Framingham, MA - opens for the season

April 16     Nasami Farm Nursery, Whately, MA - opens its spring season - Thursdays-Sundays through June 14

Apr 25       Earth Day - Free admission to Garden in the Woods, special events noon-4 p.m.

May

May 8        National Public Gardens Day - celebrate the beauty, understand conservation of native plants. Guided walking tours at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The Botanic Garden Director will lead a very special walking tour of the Garden at 6 p.m.

May 9        Compost Tea Day - Meet Erika Hanson, attend a lecture at 11 a.m., Q & A all day. Guided walking tour at 2 p.m.

May 10      Mothers Day - Regularly scheduled guided walking tour at 2 p.m. of Garden in the Woods, Framingham. Plus - Free Lecture, Conway School, Conway, MA. 

May 14      Go Wild! Fundraiser/Auction - 5:30-8:30 p.m.

May 22      Jazz with John and Friends - 5-7 p.m. Bring a picnic. Stroll the Garden. Enjoy music on the deck and in the Garden.

May 28      MEMBERS ONLY - California Wine Walk with Cypripedium Blooms - 5-7 p.m. $5 per person, bring a bottle of California wine to share. Limited to 25 people. Stroll the Garden. Sip your wine. Stop at the Garden Shop for a personal shopping adventure with the Botanic Garden Director. Make your reservations by calling 508-877-7630, ext. 3001.

June

June 5       Phish Friday - 5-7 p.m. Bring a picnic. Stroll the Garden. Enjoy recorded music by Phish on the deck and in the Garden 

June 11     MEMBERS ONLY - Wines along the Rhine Walk with Rhododendron Blooms - 5-7 p.m. $5 per person, bring a bottle of wine from the Rhine River Region to share. Limited to 25 people. Stroll the Garden. Sip your wine. Stop at the Garden Shop for a personal shopping adventure with the Botanic Garden Director. Make your reservations by calling 508-877-7630, ext. 3001.

June 14     Nasami Farm Nursery, Whately, MA - closes its spring season 

June 29     Animal Ambassadors (Family Program) - 10-11 a.m.

July

July 3        Open 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

July 4        Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

July 5        Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

July 6        Closed

July 20      Animal Ambassadors (Animal Adventures) (Family Program) - 10-11 a.m.

August

Aug 10      Animal Ambassadors  (Eyes on Owls) (Family Program) - 10-11 a.m.

Aug 15-16  Meadow Magic - Celebrate peak meadow bloom with butterflies, games, and more, special events noon-4p.m. 

September

Sept 3       Nasami Farm Nursery, Whately, MA - opens its fall season through Oct 4

October

Oct 4         Nasami Farm Nursery, Whately, MA - closes its fall season

Oct 18       Fall Family Festival - Explore the changing season, special events noon-4 p.m.

Oct 31       Garden in the Woods - closes for the season   

Preregistration is required for courses, symposia, tours, lectures, field trips, and workshops. See the online course catalog for details and additional classes. For more information, contact the Education Department, 508-877-7630, ext. 3303, TTY 508-877- 6553.

For more information on the Garden Shop and Visitor Center, contact Visitor Services, 508-877-7630, ext. 3405.