Frederic Church

Preserving Charles Eliot's Museum of Landscapes

In honor of America’s 250th and the Frederic Church 200, The Trustees will present a series of two lectures to honor the American landscape. Each lecture will be followed by a reception with light refreshments. Sept. 24th – Olana: Frederic Church’s Vision of Art & Landscape Presented by… Read More

Grilled Cheese

Souped Up Sandwiches: Adult Cooking Class

Level up your lunch game in this hands-on adult cooking class focused on soups and sandwiches. Chef Charlotte will teach you how to elevate classic lunch staples. Together, we’ll make grilled cheese and tomato soup, carrot ginger soup, and miso eggplant banh mi. Included in this class: Cooking demonstration and… Read More

Mushrooms

Fabulous Fungi: Mushroom Foraging, Cultivation and Cuisine

At this fascinating workshop, you’ll walk Powisset’s woodlands and meadows, guided by Powisset’s mycologist, Amanda, who will provide tips for locating and identifying fungi. Amanda will discuss the role of fungi in the ecosystem, how sustenance foraging can be utilized to diversify our diets and combat food insecurity, as well… Read More

Hyperbolic Crochet

Sip and Stitch: Crocheted Coral Creations

Inspired by our new installations by Silvia López Chavez, we are looking to the intricate patterns and structures of the natural world and creating our own crochet coral reefs! Both in her new mural in the Museum Building and her interactive installation in the Sculpture Park, Chavez explores the… Read More

Choate Island View

Choate Island Day

Scroll down to find both event registration and ticket options! Spend a day with us in celebration of Choate Island – the crown jewel of the Crane Wildlife Refuge. Here, deer and foxes roam through fields that once housed herds of sheep, and osprey fly over breathtaking views of Essex… Read More

City Natives Workshop – All About Pawpaws

Have you ever tried North America’s largest native fruit? Pawpaws aren’t commercially popular, but their custardy texture and tropical taste make them coveted among foragers. Join us at City Natives to meet our pawpaw trees, taste pawpaw ice cream, and have a chance to buy a pawpaw seedling from our… Read More

South End Garden

Garden Open Hours September

All are welcome to explore West Springfield Community Garden in South End at this casual meetup! Come prepared with garden questions to ask our expert gardener, Max. Discuss solutions and brainstorm with the group! This is an open forum meeting for South End gardeners of all backgrounds to ask their… Read More

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Master Urban Gardener Practicum – Fall

*Please submit applications by September 1* To apply, please submit the completed form here: Master Urban Gardener Practicum Application – Fill out form The Boston Community Gardens Team is hosting another hands on Master Urban Gardener (MUG) Practicum class! This is the perfect opportunity to hone your gardening skills… Read More

tapas

Tour de Tapas: Adult Cooking Class

This event has sold out.Join us on a trip from Greater Boston to Barcelona, no passport necessary! In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Charlotte will teach you how to create a multitude of tapas for a delicious family-style feast. Together, we’ll make crispy, garlicky Pan con Tomate, Patatas Bravas, Albondigas,… Read More

Frederic Church

Celebrating the American Landscape: Olana

In honor of America’s 250th and the Frederic Church 200, The Trustees will present a series of two lectures to honor the American landscape. Each lecture will be followed by a reception with light refreshments. Sept. 24th – Olana: Frederic Church’s Vision of Art & Landscape Presented by… Read More

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Sunset Photography Walk at World’s End with Brian Sager

Join fine art photographer Brian Sager for an informal photography walk through the iconic landscapes of World’s End. Open to photographers of all experience levels, this program welcomes participants using everything from DSLR and mirrorless cameras to point-and-shoots to smartphones. As we explore the park during the beautiful late-day and… Read More