paint the gardens

Brush and Bloom at Minton Stable

Paint with expert guidance in the tranquility of the garden! For the month of May, join us in painting and exploring Minton Stable Community Garden, one of our largest properties in our network of 56 garden. It hosts a public lawn space, gated community garden plots, and a gated area… Read More

china

Chinese Classics – Adult Cooking Class

This event has sold out. Join us in celebrating AAPI Heritage Month with a cooking class series focused on regional Asian cuisines and their culinary traditions. Each class will highlight a different region and introduce new flavors and techniques. Explore the bold flavors of Chinese cuisine in this hands-on… Read More

Naumkeag

Designing for Delight: A Garden Tour of Naumkeag

Explore stunning terraces and garden rooms with sweeping views of the Berkshire Hills as our passionate garden guides share the stories behind the creation of this iconic estate. These popular tours take visitors beyond the blooms to focus on the fascinating history of the Choate family, the vision of landscape… Read More

Learning with Livestock at Appleton Farms

Learning with Livestock at Appleton Farms

Learning with Livestock at Appleton Farms Join us for open and free programming and demonstrations every Saturday in May! Meet the animals of Appleton, learn about why farmers keep animals, and the role they play alongside us on the farm. These rotating family-friendly farm education sessions are for all… Read More

Naumkeag

Designing for Delight: A Garden Tour of Naumkeag

Explore stunning terraces and garden rooms with sweeping views of the Berkshire Hills as our passionate garden guides share the stories behind the creation of this iconic estate. These popular tours take visitors beyond the blooms to focus on the fascinating history of the Choate family, the vision of landscape… Read More

sheep

Field to Felting: A Sheep Shearing to Felting Workshop

Step into the full wool-to-art journey at Weir River Farm with Field to Felting- an immersive, hands-on experience celebrating our beloved flock of sheep! In Field to Felting, guests are welcomed behind the scenes for an up-close introduction to the farm’s sheep and learn about the vital role sheep play… Read More

Thai food

A Trip to Thailand – Adult Cooking Class

This event has sold out. Join us in celebrating AAPI Heritage Month with a cooking class series focused on regional Asian cuisines and their culinary traditions. Each class will highlight a different region and introduce new flavors and techniques. Experience the vibrant flavors and bold contrasts that make Thai… Read More

jenny d

Found Foods Supper Club: A Hands-On Culinary Experience

Join Chef Jenny DeVivo for a unique hands-on culinary experience that celebrates food rescue, zero-waste cooking, and seasonal ingredients from local farmers, fishers, and food purveyors. Each session features a curated, on-the-spot menu dictated by the surplus ingredients available that week—transforming overlooked foods into delicious, sustainable meals. Attendees will actively… Read More

Geranium

Guided Wildflower Walks

Join our veteran wildflower guides for a guided tour of the Ledges Trail. Learn all about the different flowers that are blooming, the insects that pollinate them and what makes them so unique. Spring wildflowers are extremely unique and have extremely short bloom times. Because of this, flowers that will… Read More

Madge Evers

Printing with the Sun: Botanical Cyanotypes with Madge Evers

Join artist and author Madge Evers for a hands-on workshop inspired by her new book, “Printing With the Sun,” a beautifully crafted guide to cyanotype printing. Participants will learn the fundamentals of cyanotype as both a creative practice and a way to engage deeply… Read More

Learning with Livestock at Appleton Farms

Learning with Livestock at Appleton Farms

Learning with Livestock at Appleton Farms Join us for open and free programming and demonstrations every Saturday in May! Meet the animals of Appleton, learn about why farmers keep animals, and the role they play alongside us on the farm. These rotating family-friendly farm education sessions are for all… Read More

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Master Urban Gardener Practicum

This event has sold out. Please submit applications by April 20th To apply please submit the completed form here – 2026 Master Urban Gardener Practicum Application – Fill out form For the first time ever The Boston Community Gardens Team will be hosting a hands on Master Urban… Read More