Celebrate Japan! at Long Hill: Heritage in Bloom – The Japanese Garden Tour
Join Dan Bouchard, Senior Horticulturist at Long Hill, for a guided tour of the Japanese and Asian-inspired plantings throughout the garden. Explore signature horticultural specimens—from graceful maples and flowering tree peonies to charming garden pagodas—while learning about the estate’s history under the Sedgwicks and how their legacy is preserved today. Read More
Celebrate Japan! at Long Hill: Indigo Shibori Workshop
Join us for an introductory workshop exploring the basics of Japanese Indigo Shibori! Shibori is a traditional Japanese resist dye technique that uses a variety of textile manipulation methods to produce different patterns when the fabric is immersed in indigo dye. Led by Michelle Blanchette, you will experiment with tying,… Read More
Celebrate Japan! at Long Hill: Ikebana Workshop
Experience the elegant art of ikebana during this hands-on workshop led by Joanna Callavello, President of the Ikebana International Boston Chapter. Discover the history, styles, and guiding principles of this traditional Japanese floral art form while creating your own thoughtfully balanced arrangement. All materials are included in the program fee,… Read More
Celebrate Japan! at Long Hill: Forest Bathing
Celebrate Japan in our gardens through a deeply restorative experience inspired by the practice of Shinrin-Yoku, or Forest Bathing. This guided Forest Therapy walk invites you to slow down, awaken your senses, and reconnect with the natural world in a meaningful and accessible way. Rooted in Japanese wellness… Read More
An Afternoon of Poetry
Join the New England Poetry Club under the open-air tent at the Old Manse for an afternoon of poetry sharing their work in a setting steeped in literary history. Founded in 1915, the New England Poetry Club has long championed poets with ties to… Read More
Master Urban Gardener Practicum
For the first time ever The Boston Community Gardens Team will be hosting a hands on Master Urban Gardener (MUG) Practicum class! This is the perfect opportunity to hone your gardening skills in an intensive and hand on class at the peak of planting season. Explore What City Natives has… Read More
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
Chinese Classics – Adult Cooking Class
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 cooking class using simple, pantry-friendly… Read More
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
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
A Trip to Thailand – Adult Cooking Class
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 cuisine a worldwide favorite. In… Read More
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