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Winter Solstice Greetings! |
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"From December to March, there are for many of us three gardens - the garden outdoors, the garden of pots and bowls in the house, and the garden of the mind's eye." - Katherine S. White |
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Tonight marks the longest night of the year -- when the darkness seems victorious, complete and impenetrable. All of nature burrows down deep in this cold, silent season of darkness. It is a time for stillness and reflection... And yet, with darkness all around us, we cannot refrain from speaking of light, of lengthening days, of resolutions and the anticipation of new life. In the darkness of the winter solstice, we yearn for light. It is coming!
Mark Smith,
Executive Director |
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First Stone Soup and Nature Walk
Saturday, January 2, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm.
We have changed the date of our "first of the year walk" to January 2nd. Please join us on Saturday for a short, brisk walk or romp in the snow (weather permitting) followed by a hot bowl of soup next to our wood stove in the Davenport farmhouse. For more information or to register, please call 617-333-0924 or email us here.
Wakefield Estate launches its
Backyard Homesteading Workshop Series
Saturday, January 9, 9-11:30 am: Fruit Trees The Wakefield Estate's winter workshop series kicks off its first session on Backyard Fruit Trees. This hands-on workshop will cover the four P's of growing fruit trees: purchasing, planting, pruning and providing. Participants will learn how to grow healthy, productive fruit trees for years of enjoyment, spring color and a healthier environment. The Backyard Homesteading workshop series is for people who wish to turn their backyards into productive oases that can benefit nature and people. Each workshop is a hands-on session covering a number of topics including small scale fruit tree production and care, backyard chicken coops, beehives, gardening for wildlife habitat and more. Cost for the workshop is $20; space is limited. Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, call 617-333-0924 or RSVP by email. |
WANT TO HELP?
If you are interested in participating in any of the wide variety of work projects we have planned for the months ahead, including spring bulb planting, fall-clean-up and school programs, 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!
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Mary M. B. Wakefield Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Staff:
Erica Max, Landscape Supervisor and Educational Coordinator - email: erica@dogwoodlanefarm.org
Dave Cafaro, Grounds and Building Maintenance - email: dave@dogwoodlanefarm.orgDebbie Merriam, Horticultural Specialist - email:dmerriam@comcast.net
For more information, call us at (617) 333-0924 or check out our website at wakefieldtrust.org
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