april seedling cropped
New life has sprung!
Even though we know what to expect with the arrival of spring, don't you feel more and more amazed each year with the sudden display of color and texture after a long, cold winter? So it is at the Wakefield Estate!
Spring means we're kicking into our busy program schedule, and there's a lot for everyone! Next
week's Citizen Scientist program is designed for learners of all ages.
 
Coming up in May are several public events and tours, and in June we'll host
our first archaeological field school for high school students.  See our
calendar for more info on upcoming events or contact us directly.
 
See you soon!
-Mark Smith
 Executive Director
 

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 pond with house spring 
Wakefield Estate Hosts Citizen-Scientist Programs
 
During April school vacation week, the Wakefield Estate will host a series of programs for "citizen scientists," people of all ages interested in helping scientists track and record nature in their neighborhoods.  All programs are free and will run rain or shine from 10am-12noon. To register call 617-333-0924.  
 
Program schedule:
Tuesday, April 21: Plants: Natives and Invasives
Learn to distinguish native from invasive plants and how to mange them in your yard.  
Wednesday, April 22: Birds and Bees
Wakefield Estate's beekeeper will discuss role of bees in nature and provide samples of fresh honey from the hive. Participants will also help create a new bird and bee habitat.
Thursday, April 23: Worm Composting!
Worm composting is fun and easy, and it give you great fertile soil.  Learn how to build a worm composting container to enrich your garden.
Friday, April 24: Orchard Tree Planting
Celebrate Arbor Day and plant a tree! Participants will leave with a free sapling to plant at their home.
For more information and to register, call 617-333-0924.
 
Coming in May!
Our First Annual Garlic Mustard Festival!
May 17, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Learn to identify and pull garlic weed (garlic mustard or Alliaria petiolata), an aggressive, invasive plant originally cultivated for food medicinal use. There will scientific demonstrations showing the relationship between garlic weed and worms and samples of recipes that use garlic mustard as an ingredient. Fun and prizes for participants!
For more information and to register, call 617-333-0924.
spring flower

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