We have great courses coming up in MA, CT, ME and VT Here are a few highlights:
April 29 " Connecting Children and Nature"
April 30 " Signs of Spring in Will's Woods"
Garden in the Woods, Framingham, MA
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May 3 "Spring Wildflower Ecotour"
White Memorial Conserva-
tion Center, Litchfield, CT
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May 2 "Soapmaking with Robin Blankenship"
May 3-4 "Earth Knack: Primitive Skills Primer"
Delta Institute of Natural History, Bowdoin, ME
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May 3 "Planting Techniques for Trees and Shrubs" at Garden in the Woods, Framingham, MA, and New Canaan Nature Center, New Canaan, CT
May 4 at Montshire Museum of Science, Norwich, VT
May 3 "Low Maintenance Design with Native Plants" Nasami Farm, Whately, MA
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EXCITING PLANTS IN THE NURSERY
Thanks for a grand opening nursery season at Nasami Farm and Garden in the Woods with our biggest opening weekend ever. Our nursery staff is particularly excited about these four treasures:
Adlumia fungosa We have not had this available for the past two years. Climbing fumitory looks like a vining version of a delicate white dicentra.
Gaylussacia brachycera This ground cover is always in demand by savvy plant lovers. It's hard to find, and harder to propagate. It's in flower right now, berries will follow.
Camassia esculenta 'Orion.' This new cultivar promises a new blue-violet version of the much-loved species flower.
For your woodland garden, Uvularia sessilifolia is a cherished favorite among native plant enthusiasts. Ours are just bursting bud now and they are lovely.
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| April 23, 2008
Dear Members and Friends,
New England Wild Flower Society celebrates the Earth every day, and this Saturday, April 26, we pull out all the stops at our annual Earth Day Celebration at Garden in the Woods. Come savor wildflower walks on the half hour, live animal shows, a superb selection of spring ephemerals in the nursery, and the spectacular emergence of spring. |
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EATING FOR CONSERVATION
The early invasive plant field season is here. In areas near Society headquarters, this is typically the time to harvest Polygonum cuspidatum, Japanese knotweed. This knotweed  wreaks havoc on the environment but makes very tasty treats. Try these invasive plant dessert recipes from Russ Cohen, author, Society instructor, and expert forager by clicking here. Don't miss Russ at The Kitchen Garden Symposium, this Saturday, April 26 in Maine. Click here for more information. |
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AH, SPRING!
 Everything is unfolding quickly at Garden in the Woods. Horticulture Director Scott LaFleur notes that the Erythronium americanum alba (American trout lily, white form), Trillium cuneatum (Whippoorwill flower), fabulous Dicentra species (squirrel corn, Dutchman's breeches, bleeding heart), Shortia galacifolia (Oconee bells), and Dirca palustris (leatherwood) are in full bloom.
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SAVE THE DATE- THURSDAY, JUNE 5
5:30-8:30 p.m. 
Go WILD! An Evening of Garden Delights and Irresistible Plant Shopping
· Select plants from our celebrated Connoisseurs' Table, featuring specialty plants from discriminating gardeners and nurseries, and from our overflowing nursery plant benches
· Bid on exceptional plants and exclusive opportunities during our silent and live auctions
· Ask renowned plant professionals Carol Stocker, Patrick Chasse, Bill Cullina, and the Society's own experts for horticultural advice
· Enjoy scrumptious hors d'oeuvres and sip summer beverages
Purchase tickets early -- this event sold out early last year!
Cost: $50 per person or take advantage of our special package of four tickets for $150. Click here to purchase tickets.When you reach the donation page, under "how would you like us to use your donation," choose Go WILD! tickets.
Members receive a 10% discount on all non-auction plant items. To become a member, click here.
If you plan to attend and can donate a half hour of time before the party to help with set-up or during the party, serving as a host, contact Wendi Murphy at GoWILDvolunteers@newenglandWILD.org, or call 508-877-7630, ext. 3406.
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NEW MEMBER TOURS START MAY 3
If you joined New England Wild Flower Society within the past 18 months, you are eligible for our New Member Tours, which begin May 3.
In addition to the full guided tour of Garden in the Woods, crammed with many interesting facts and tips from our trained docents, members attending this special tour receive  complimentary coffee in our Visitor Center and a one-time-only double discount (20%) on all nursery and museum store purchases made on the day of the tour.
We offer tours the first Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. Reservations are required and are limited to the first 15 requests. To make reservations, contact Karen Pierce, 508 877-7630 x3801 or kpierce@newenglandWILD.org.
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SUPPORT FOR THE SOCIETY
On Saturday, May 3, mention New England Wild Flower Society at the childrens' clothing store, The Rugged Bear, 410 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, and you'll receive 20% off your purchase.They'll donate 5% of the total to benefit the Society's plant conservation programs. Thanks for your support! www.ruggedbear.com | |
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In celebration of the Earth,
Karen Pierce Debra Strick
Director of Membership Director of PR and Marketing
& the whole New England Wild Flower Society Staff |
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