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"The winter is past, the rain is over and gone. The flowers appear on the earth, the time of singing has come, and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land."
- Song of Solomon 2:12
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Spring has finally sprung - and what a relief after the long, cold winter!
Always the first to add color to our landscape, the cornus mas and witchhazel's delicate yellow blossoms remind me of the explosion of color just waiting to happen.
Today I noticed the Mayapples and the pedasites pushing their tender shoots up through the dark mud -- I imagine they are as happy as I am to finally feel the warmth of the spring sun after an unusually long dormancy.
I can almost hear the trees and plants around me letting out a sigh of relief - the long dark night is past; time for growth and new life!
Mark Smith
Executive Director
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April Stone Soup: Untold Stories from Our Attic
Thursday, April 24, 5:30-7:00 pm
This month, we will host our final 2014 Stone Soup and Speakers event featuring Susan Martin, Manuscript Processor at the Massachusetts Historical Society, who is overseeing cataloging of the estate's papers. Continuing with this year's series theme "untold stories in attics and archives," Martin will share vignettes of those who lived at the Wakefield Estate, based on tidbits she has unearthed during the cataloging process.
Space is very limited so pre-registration is required. To RSVP or for more information, please call 617-333-0924.
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Exciting Upcoming Spring Programs
Earth Art Celebration for Families
April 24, 10:00 am-12 noon
Join us in celebration of Earth Day for a morning of nature-based art activities for all ages, including sun prints, nature collages, and other fun projects. This is a great event for families. While this event is free, pre-registration is requested. Call us at 617-333-0924 to register. Subject to cancellation due to weather.
Save this day: MAY 10!
Two special events on one special day!
Spring Shearing Day: May 10, 10:00-11:00 am
With the arrival of spring, it is time for the estate's three sheep to be sheared again. Maisy, Daisy and Binney have grown a heavy fleece since their shearing last spring. We've invited Kevin Ford, America's foremost "blade" (hand) sheepshearer, back to shear the three small Shetland ewes, demonstrating traditional techniques rather than using more modern razors. During the 1990s, Polly Wakefield kept twenty-five Dorset sheep here at the property. We were surprised to discover that it was none other than Kevin who sheared Polly's sheep each spring!
During your visit we hope you'll meet Jack the llama, who protects the sheep from coyotes. For more information, call 617-333-0924.
While this is a free event, donations are always welcome.
May Celebration - May 10, 1:00-4:00 pm
Co-sponsored event by ArtSpace Milton & Sustainable Milton
Join the "Bag the Plastic" Movement! 
Join the Wakefield Estate, Artspace Milton, and Sustainable Milton for our May Celebration. The day will feature musical entertainment, art activities for kids, interactive installations and a scavenger hunt! This program is partly funded through a grant from Milton Junior Women's Club. For more information, call 617 - 333-0924 or visit our website: http://www.wakefieldtrust.org.
Recycle Art Challenge!
Before the event, make an art piece out of recyclable materials and bring to be exhibited at the event on May 10. Prizes will be awarded! Attend our Earth Art event on April 24, and you'll have a chance to make your art piece then.
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Registration now open for 2014 Summer Archaeology Institute!
The Wakefield Estate's Summer Archaeology Institute is one of the only hands-on archaeology programs in the country designed for high school students. Participants conduct an actual archaeological excavation on site under the direction of graduate students from Boston University. The institute is a two-week course that includes a field trip to visit other active archaeological sites in the Boston area.
There are two sessions offered for the summer of 2014:
Session I: July 7 -July 18; M-F 9 am-3 pm
Session II: July 21-August 1; M-F, 9 am-3 pm
Call us at 617-333-0924 for more information or to request an application.
Save These Dates!
Saturday, June 7, 5:30 pm: 10th Anniversary Garden Party
Our Dogwood Days Garden Party Celebration and silent auction will be held June 7, 2014. During the evening guests have a chance to stroll the grounds to view the estate's 300 kousa dogwood trees in glorious full bloom and enjoy music, good food and drink, and a silent auction. Proceeds from this special evening help fund our educational programs. If you want to be added to the invite list, or want more information, call 617-333-0924.
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For more information about any of these programs, visit our website: www.wakefieldtrust.org or call us at 617-333-0924. |
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Mary M. B. Wakefield Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
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