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Dear Members,
Registration is now open for Night of Illumination 2015! All our members are invited to take a beautiful night-time walk through Garden in the Woods on Friday, October 23, at 6:00 p.m. Join us to experience an enchanting display of more than 1,000 luminaria and celebrate the Garden's 50th anniversary! Refreshments provided. Members may register as many guests as their membership level permits. RSVP online or contact 508-877-7630 x3802 with any questions. Rain date is Saturday, October 24. Registered attendees will be notified about weather-related changes. We look forward to seeing all our members and their guests for this extra-special Night of Illumination event.
The staff of New England Wild Flower Society
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Globally rare alpine species
Stacy Carter, our 2015 MaryLee Everett Conservation Fellow and graduate of Brandeis University, focused her internship on climate change as a key threat to three alpine tundra species endemic to New England. She researched habitat requirements and responses to a warming climate in order to assess the potential for assisted migration, and presented her findings at our 2015 Intern Walk.
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Eat, plant, love
Gaylussacia baccata (black huckleberry) has wonderful tasting berries, similar in flavor to blueberry although a touch sweeter and with slightly larger seeds. It is the most adaptable of the genus; capable of growing in full sun to heavy shade, and in average to dry soils. In addition to delicious edible berries, this New England native also offers both a spring flower display and great fall foliage.
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Get ready, set, bid!
As the season changes, get ready for our Fall Online Auction, which goes live on October 1. This is your chance to bid on fabulous items! Your contribution will support our 2015 Annual Fund and you will have great fun bidding on unbelievable trips, experiences, memorabilia, and other exciting gifts...all in time for the holidays! Register today, and thank you in advance for your generous support.
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Conservation Circle: September 24 and 30
Our Conservation Circle donors are reminded to RSVP for both the 2015 Leadership Summit on September 24, with guest speaker Barbara De Rosa-Joynt of the U.S. Department of State, and for the special party on September 30 being hosted by Dinny McIntyre and John Stevens to celebrate the Society's 115th anniversary.
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Fall is a great time to plant
Our Plant Sale continues; all shrubs and trees are now 40% off for Members. Shop now for the best selection! The Garden Shop at Nasami Farm will close on October 18 but the Garden Shop at Garden in the Woods will be open during Winter Walking hours in November and December for Holiday Shopping. Contact: (508) 877-7630 x3209.
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Certificate Orientation: September 30
Enroll in our certificate program in Native Plant Studies or learn more by joining us at the Certificate Orientation on September 30. The 2015 Annual Native Plant Lecture and Certificate Awards event on October 25 is also an ideal time to meet fellow students, and features a presentation by Bill Brumback, Director of Conservation, on issues surrounding climate change and assisted migration.
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Charitable Remainder Trusts are highly flexible giving vehicles. They allow you to claim a charitable tax deduction in the year the gift is made, provide an income stream for yourself or someone else, remove assets from your taxable estate, and ultimately leave a significant gift to the Society. Trusts can be funded with gifts of appreciated securities, cash, or real estate. For more information, contact 508-877-7630 x3502.
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The deer fence at Garden in the Woods is now up. Thank you to everyone who donated to this very special project to protect our native plants, and especially those rare and endangered species which the deer find so tasty! Once a new deer gate is installed, our stock beds will be flourishing again and our plantings will be protected from future munching. Thank you, thank you!
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Don't forget to add membership@newenglandwild.org
to your address book so we'll be sure to land in your inbox! 
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