spring flowers
Finally, spring is here!
The monochrome landscape of winter -- beautiful in its own right -- is slowly transitioning to the full technicolor of spring!  Greens replace grays, touches of red and yellow replace black and brown. Each year, more than anything else, it's the colors of spring that awaken our imagination and anticipation of the newness that comes with this season.
 With the official arrival of spring this week come increasing signs of new life all around us!  Even the bees have ventured outside in search of real food!  Spring is one of our busiest seasons here at the Wakefield estate, as the landscape comes back to life and creates many opportunities for land-based learning.  Whether you come to one of our many upcoming workshops or to enjoy a stroll through the apple orchard in its bloom, we look forward to welcoming you to enjoy the beauty of this place.
 
See you soon!
-Mark Smith
 Executive Director
 

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Upcoming programs and workshops
 
Stone Soup Lunch
Friday, March 27; 12 noon
Join us for the final Stone Soup of this winter. After guests gets some soup and get settled, there will be a short program focused on renewable energy resources and options for homeowners. This program is free, but please call us at 617-333-0924 to register and get directions.
 
Spring Floral Decoration Demonstration
Saturday, March 28; 9 am - 11 am
Floral designer Lisa Ahern of Cedar Grove Gardens will present a demonstration covering an array of topics including forcing branches and creating simple spring flower arrangements and terrariums, as well as some advice for care of household plants and orchids. Space is limited, pre-registration is required. Raffle of items created during the session.  Suggested donation: $15; call 617-333-0924 to register.
 
Pruning Workshop
Saturday, April 4; 9 am - 12 noon
The Wakefield Estate offers its annual pruning workshop for those who want to learn how to revive, restore, and reshape trees and plants. Certified arborist Erica Max will provide an overview of pruning techniques for small trees and shrubs followed by a brief demonstration. Participants will then practice pruning techniques on some of the plants at the Wakefield Estate under the guidance of the Wakefield staff. Dress for working outdoors and bring hand pruners if you have them. Fee $25; space is limited. Pre-registration required. Please call 617-333-0924 to register or email Erica Max. 
Orchard thawing

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! 
 
If you are interested in participating in any of the wide variety of work projects we have planned for the year ahead, please call 617-333-0924 or email Erica Max to discuss your interests and hear how you can get involved. All ages and all interests welcome! 
Mary M. B. Wakefield Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Staff:
Mark Smith, Executive Director - email: mark@dogwoodlanefarm.org
Erica Max, Landscape Supervisor and Educational Coordinator - email: erica@dogwoodlanefarm.org
Dave Cafaro, Grounds and Building Maintenance - email: dave@dogwoodlanefarm.org
For more information, call us at (617) 333-0924 or check out our website at wakefieldtrust.org