2018 Nov 17
What Nature Sounds Are Music?
2:00pm to 3:30pm
Location: 
Hunnewell Building, Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Bird song, whale song, bug song? Are these sounds really music? What of the whistle of the wind? David Rothenberg, author of three books, Why Birds Sing, Bug Music, and Survival of the Beautiful, will do his best to answer these questions and fuel further thinking about noise, communication, and song in nature. A composer and jazz clarinetist,...
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2018 Nov 03
Introduction to Bonsai
1:30pm to 4:30pm
Location: 
Hunnewell Building, Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Bonsai is the ancient Japanese method of growing and caring for a tree whose growth is restricted by the size of the shallow pot in which it is planted and by the pruning of its branches and roots. In this class, Glen Lord, who consults for the Arnold Arboretum’s bonsai (Japanese) and penjing (Chinese) collection of dwarf potted plants, will speak first about the history of bonsai. He will then demonstrate the methods employed in creating and caring for a bonsai. Participants will plant a tropical specimen and learn about basic pruning, styling...
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2018 Oct 27
Growing Woody Plants from Seeds
9:00am to 12:30pm
Location: 
Dana Greenhouse, Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Learn about seed biology, embryo dormancy, and factors present in woody plant seeds. The class will focus on seed storage and various treatment techniques, including over-wintering and aftercare. Appropriate for those who have succeeded at growing some plants from seed and are ready for greater challenges. Post-class nurturing will be required. Fee $55 members; $68 non-members.
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2018 Oct 21
Small Trees for Small Spaces
10:00am to 12:30pm
Location: 
Hunnewell Building and Landscape, Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Urban and suburban planting spaces are often constrained, often not ideal for accommodating a large oak, linden, or maple tree. But there are many smaller tree species that will thrive in a smaller space and won’t overwhelm the area. Some trees are cultivars that have been selected for their smaller size or narrow characteristics, while others are naturally genetically petite. Guided by the “right plant, right place” philosophy, Laura Mele...
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2018 Oct 13
Introduction to Birds and Birding
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Location: 
Hunnewell Building, Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Brendan Keegan, Gardener I, Arnold Arboretum
The Arboretum provides a home for over 100 bird species every year. This workshop will provide tips for identifying some of the most common species in our landscape, while also touching on topics such as basic bird anatomy, seasonal migration and common migrants, and...
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2018 Oct 12
Fifty Shades of Green: Tales from the Hothouse
7:30pm to 8:30pm
Location: 
Hunnewell Building, Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Back by popular demand with more content! Terry Huang’s bawdy botanical review delves into the sex lives of plants, dramatically explaining the challenges of courtship and consummation for those rooted in place. Alluring suitors with a pungent rotten odor, promising nectar for the exchange of goods, or going at it alone, plants have evolved interesting strategies to ensure their continued existence. From mutualistic partnerships to deceit-filled...
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2018 Aug 28
Native Woody Plant Materials
Repeats every week every Tuesday until Tue Sep 11 2018 .
10:00am to 2:30pm
10:00am to 2:30pm
10:00am to 2:30pm
Location: 
Garden in the Woods,180 Hemenway Road, Framingham, MA 01701
Explore the huge variety of native trees, shrubs, and woody vines. Learn which species grow well in shade, which support local wildlife, and how to stagger plantings for continuous bloom, fruit production, and fall color. We’ll discuss growth characteristics, cultural requirements, and best horticultural uses. The course will include lectures and walks in the Garden in the Woods in Framingham as well as a trip to the Arnold Arboretum in Jamaica Plain. Bring a bag lunch.
Fee: $200
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2018 Aug 04
Forest Bathing - Half Day Retreat
Repeats on the first Saturday until Sat Jul 06 2019 .
8:00am to 11:00am
8:00am to 11:00am
8:00am to 11:00am
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8:00am to 11:00am
8:00am to 11:00am
8:00am to 11:00am
8:00am to 11:00am
Location: 
Bussey St. Gate, Arnold Arboretum, Boston
Did you know that spending time connecting with nature has been medically and scientifically proven to treat stress-related illnesses? Relax and unplug on a Guided Forest Bathing Walk, a slow-paced facilitated combination of wandering, sitting, and resting. Participants will cover no more than 1-2 miles as they are guided through a sequence of gentle sensory-opening invitations that welcome us to notice more of our surroundings in a way that support reconnecting or deepening our connection with the natural world.
Cost: $40 member; $50 nonmember...
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2018 Aug 02
Forest Bathing - Half Day Retreat
Repeats on the first Thursday until Thu Jul 04 2019 .
8:00am to 11:00am
8:00am to 11:00am
8:00am to 11:00am
8:00am to 11:00am
8:00am to 11:00am
8:00am to 11:00am
8:00am to 11:00am
8:00am to 11:00am
8:00am to 11:00am
8:00am to 11:00am
8:00am to 11:00am
8:00am to 11:00am
Did you know that spending time connecting with nature has been medically and scientifically proven to treat stress-related illnesses? Relax and unplug on a Guided Forest Bathing Walk, a slow-paced facilitated combination of wandering, sitting, and resting. We will cover no more than 1-2 miles as I Guide us through a sequence of gentle sensory-opening invitations that welcome us to notice more of our surroundings in a way that support reconnecting or deepening our connection with the natural world.
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2018 Mar 10

Botany Blast: Plants and Their Ecosystems

1:00pm to 3:00pm

Location: 

Hunnewell Building, Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Boston

Gain an appreciation for how plants work as a whole and the role they play in forest communities. In this class, we will consider plant physiology and... Read more about Botany Blast: Plants and Their Ecosystems

2018 Feb 24

Botany Blast: Woody Plant Basics

1:00pm to 3:00pm

Location: 

Hunnewell Building, Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Boston

In this introductory workshop on plant structure and function, we will focus on temperate forest tree and shrub species found around the Arboretum. We will... Read more about Botany Blast: Woody Plant Basics

2018 Feb 10

I ♥ Science

10:00am to 4:00pm

Location: 

Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford St., Cambridge

Explore the marvelous science of our natural world in this annual daylong festival featuring dozens of activities. Observe tiny, tough tardigrades... Read more about I ♥ Science

2018 Feb 03

Winter Tree Identification

12:30pm to 3:00pm

Location: 

Hunnewell Building, Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Boston

Without their leaves, trees can be challenging to identify in the winter. However, if you consider a tree’s branching structure and buds, you can often... Read more about Winter Tree Identification

2017 Dec 02

Growing Woody Plants from Hardwood Cuttings

9:00am to 12:30pm

Location: 

Dana Greenhouse Classroom, 1050 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain

Join Manager of Plant Production Tiffany Enzenbacher to learn how to propagate woody plants from fall cuttings. Students will collect and stick... Read more about Growing Woody Plants from Hardwood Cuttings

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