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EETG plantingEdible Scosystem Teaching Garden Spring Planting Weekend

Join garden designer and permaculture expert Dave Jacke and his team in our Edible Ecosystem Teaching Garden for an informative walk and talk as well as two hands-on days. Learn skills you can use in establishing your own forest garden while you help us with spring cleanup and planting tasks. Work with us for as much of the day as you like on either or both of the "Big Push" days, even if you miss the Thursday talk.

Pre-registration is required. To register, call 781-283-3094 or email wcbgfriends@wellesley.edu.

Walk and Talk in the Garden with Dave Jacke
Thursday, April 11 at 5:00 p.m.
The garden is located on the slope below the Whitin Observatory

Work Party - The Big Push
Friday, April 12 and Saturday, April 13, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Including lots of planting in the Fruit Woodland and Fruit Thickets

 

 

"Wild Flavors" coverON THE ROAD with Friends of Wellesley College Botanic Gardens
Southeastern Massachusetts: Herbs, Wine & Flowers

Day trip from Wellesley College by car south to special garden spots in and around Westport, MA, including a farm tour and lunch with Eva Sommaripa '63 and Didi Emmons, author of "Wild Flavors" about Eva's garden, Eva's way of life, her plants, and how to cook with them.

Thursday, June 27   8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.   TVL 13 301

Members $50 /Non-Members $65

Click here for more information about the trip

 

 

Events for the 2012-2013 academic year include:

Mystical Tree Tour: Asian Tree Lore, October 12, 2012
Greenhouse Light Show: Patterns, February 8, 2013  (preview night: February 7)
Spring Smoothie Night, March 13, 2013

Recent and ongoing projects:

  • Edible Ecosystem Teaching Garden
  • Climate Change Monitoring Garden
  • Kitchen Garden
  • Regeneration (Student Farm)

 

Student groups, departments and other individuals and organizations are encouraged to contact the Botanic Gardens if interested in collaborative events and projects, or learning more about ongoing work!