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Winter Solstice Tree ID Walk

Celebrate the winter solstice with a guided walk led by herbalist and arborist Alex Klein in the Leland St Cooperative Garden. Even after fall winds have stripped them of their leaves, trees provide clues to their identification by way of their bark, leaf scars, and other individual characteristics. We will… Read More

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Pollinator & Hummingbird Garden Planning Workshop

Design a vibrant garden that supports pollinators from early spring through fall. In this workshop, participants will learn native plant selection, seasonal bloom succession, and structure that attracts both bees and hummingbirds. Participants will sketch their own pollinator garden plan and learn how to support the full life cycle of… Read More

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Appleton Culinary Workshop: Chicken Pot Pie

Warm up this season with a hands-on Farmhouse Chicken Pot Pie Culinary Workshop at Appleton Farms, where you’ll craft a comforting classic using locally-sourced and seasonal ingredients. . Workshop Includes: Appleton Farms Baker Kami Turgeon leading participants through a hands-on pie crust making demonstration using local flour Learning… Read More

Indigenous Basket

Indigenous Inspired Bark Baskets at Notchview with Adventure East

The culture of the Indigenous people of the Northeast Woodlands is a culture influenced by bark (much like the culture of Indigenous people of the Western Plains is a culture influenced by the bison).  In the Northeast Woodlands region, bark was used to make a diverse range of items such… Read More

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50th Annual Gardeners' Gathering

March 21, 2026 | 21 de marzo de 202610am-5pm | De 10 a 17 horasNortheastern University, Curry CenterFree and open to all | Gratis y abierto a todos Celebrate the start of the gardening season! The 50th Annual Gardeners’ Gathering brings Boston-area growers of all kinds together… Read More

Powisset Date Night

Date Night: Spring Fling – Adult Cooking Class

Turn up the charm in the kitchen this spring! In this hands-on cooking class, you and your spring fling will create a seasonal dinner full of fresh flavors, all designed for sharing and savoring together. You’ll create Lemony Thyme Chicken Pot Pie, Glazed Parsnips, Spring Green Sald with Herb Vinaigrette,… Read More

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Spring Flatbreads – Adult Cooking Class

Spring into spring! In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll use the bright flavors of the season to make delicious flatbreads. You’ll learn to make Spring Onion Flatbread topped with a Herb Carrot Sesame Salad, Zaatar Flatbread topped with Homemade Lemony Pepper Hummus, Spiced Beef, and Spring Greens. Included in this… Read More

Marvelous Muffins – Adult Cooking Class

Brighten your morning with guest Chef Clarisse! Join her in the Powisset Farm kitchen as she whips up Zesty Citrus Marmalade and warm, fluffy English muffins from scratch. You’ll master techniques for perfect dough and get all her best baking tips in this hands-on cooking class. Included in this… Read More

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St. Patrick's Day Shamrockin' Supper – Adult Cooking Class

Why wait for a four-leaf clover? Make your own luck this St. Patrick’s Day by mastering a festive and flavorful holiday menu! In this hands-on cooking class, we’ll make Colcannon Cakes with Kale and herb Butter, Stout Braised Lamb Meatballs, and Irish Soda Bread Biscuits. At the end of class,… Read More

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Horticulture 101: Late Winter Pruning Workshop

Join Long Hill’s Senior Horticulturist Dan Bouchard for this hands-on late winter pruning workshop where participants will learn skills for winter pruning and techniques for identifying different shrubs and trees. Participants will start the day by looking at different pruning tools that can be used and maintenance techniques for these… Read More

Farmstead Sourdough

Appleton Culinary Workshop: Sourdough Bread Baking

In this culinary workshop, participants will learn to make bakery quality bread with local flour in their home oven. Culinary Program Manager Jess Porter will demonstrate mixing, folding, shaping, proofing, scoring and baking Appleton’s flagship Farmstead Sourdough. Class ends with fresh bread and a seasonal accompaniment to enjoy. Workshop… Read More