Dear Members,

Are you enthusiastic about plant identification, motivated to explore interesting natural habitats, and a little adventurous? Then we need you! Our Plant Conservation Volunteer program puts the botanic skills of citizen scientists like you to work collecting information on rare plants and their habitats across all six New England states, assisting with invasive and habitat management projects, surveys, and even seed collecting. Free annual training and field trips. Learn more about the flora of New England, meet others with similar interests, and help preserve your state's natural heritage. Training sessions are weekends in March/April; one per state. Volunteers outside of Eastern MA and those willing to travel are preferred at this time. Apply online or contact: Laney Widener, Botanical Coordinator, 508-877-7630 x3204. Thank you for helping us in this fun and practical, hands-on way!

The staff and volunteers of New England Wild Flower Society

Horticultural Consultation Services

Our long history of native plant cultivation allows staff to draw on a vast body of knowledge regarding species' habit preferences. We provide clients with plant lists, inventories, landscape designs, or criteria and resources for ecologically-sound site analysis and development strategies. We also offer guidance regarding planting under conservation restrictions and can grow plugs to meet your needs. Contact: Mark Richardson, Director of Horticulture, 508-877-7630 x3401.

Watch The Tower Rise

Looking for a fun way to give back this holiday season? Join our Crowdrise Giving Tower Holiday Challenge! Help us meet the challenge of the Hope Goddard Iselin Foundation to multiply its gift of $500,000 into the $5 million needed to save all of New England's rare and endangered flora. Donate today to save imperiled plants.

Snowshoe Saturday!

Join Horticulturist Anna Fialkoff on January 9, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. to experience how different Garden in the Woods can be in winter. Learn seasonal tips for tree identification, gardening, wildlife, and more. Bring your own snowshoes and dress appropriately for the weather. $14 Members / $16 Nonmembers. Register online.

Celebrate The Giving Season

Thanks to your generous support to the 2015 Annual Fund, we will be able to achieve key goals for the coming year; including developing a new series of online courses in native plant botany and horticulture, increasing propagation research, banking rare seeds, and enhancing the Curtis Woodland Garden. Join us in celebrating the season of giving by donating today!

Holiday Closings

Garden in the Woods will be CLOSED on December 24, 25, and 31, as well as January 1, 2016. No Winter Walking for members on those dates. We wish all our members very happy holidays!

Special Offer...Until January 1, 2016

Wildflowers of New England by Ted Elliman is at the printers! This fabulous new book is available to our members at the special pre-order price of $20.25 (non-member price $22.50) and will be available hot off the presses in March 2016. The book's original cover price is $27.95 from Timber Press. Pre-order your copy today. 508-877-7630 x3209.

DAF Direct

We welcome donor-advised fund (DAF) donations! New England Wild Flower Society is eligible to receive charitable grants via the DAF Direct link on our website. Donors may recommend grants from their donor-advised funds, electronically. Learn more about DAFs today and save a stamp when you protect a plant!

Smile Through Last Minute Holiday Shopping

Did you know that shopping on Amazon.com can help New England Wild Flower Society conserve and protect native plants? Sign into your Amazon.com account through this link to Amazon Smile BEFORE you begin shopping for everyone on your list. Amazon.com will donate 0.5% of your purchase price to the Society so you can "give back while you give!"

Stock Transfers

Are you preparing to donate appreciated securities to New England Wild Flower Society? Transfer instructions are available on our website. Please share this information with your broker and ask them to call 508-877-7630 x3802 to notify us. In addition to your charitable income tax deduction, you avoid income tax on the long term capital gains of your stock when you donate it to a non-profit.

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