Dear Members,

The native plants of New England need YOU to be their advocates! Each year we ask you to celebrate all the things you love about New England Wild Flower Society by making a donation to our Spring Appeal to support our work in conservation, horticulture, and education all across the region. Your gift in 2016 will help continue the leadership tradition that began with our founders' successful campaign to stop the sale of plants dug out of the wild places we strive so hard to protect. Please give as generously as you can, because you know it takes far more than membership dues alone to fully fund our programs. We anticipate another stellar season because of the generosity of friends like you. Thank you, and happy spring!

The staff of New England Wild Flower Society

Seedbank Success!

From the dark depths of January to the bright days of April, this year our devoted seedbank volunteers patiently, swiftly, and efficiently hand-processed seeds of New England's most imperiled plants for long-term storage in our seedbank. Thanks to over 200 hours of volunteer service, we cleaned and counted 55 different taxa from 104 seed collections...approximately 65,000 seeds!

Members' Plant Exchange

Register now for our fourth annual Members' Plant Exchange on Sunday, June 12, at Nasami Farm. Rain or shine! Bring at least one potted and identified plant. Native species encouraged but not essential. No invasives! The swap choices will include plants from the nursery's greenhouses. Start time and details will be sent after registration: (508) 877-7630 x3801

Free baseball caps!

Looking for a unique gift for Dad? How about a reusable one? A gift membership to New England Wild Flower Society starts at just $55.00 and can be used again and again for Dad to visit Garden in the Woods. A stylish Society baseball cap is included with every Father's Day gift membership! Call today to ensure delivery before June 19: 508-877-7630 x3104

Story and Play Time

Children, parents, grandparents, and guardians are invited to attend story and play time at Garden in the Woods for FREE, with admission, thanks to funding from the Sudbury and Natick Cultural Councils. Children aged 3-6 years old can enjoy a nature-themed story, sing songs, and make nature-crafts. Stay to play in the Family Activity Area or take a walk. Register today!

Gifts for Grads and Dads

From trowels to t-shirts, from books to birdbaths, our Garden Shops offer one-stop shopping at this gifting time of year. And we can ship anywhere! Our knowledgeable and helpful staff is standing by with present-buying suggestions and gift cards suitable for all types of special spring occasions. Contact us for great gifts at members' discounts: (508) 877-7630 x3209

New Opening Hours for 2016

Remember...our world-renowned botanic garden, Garden in the Woods is now open to visitors EVERY DAY from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., including holidays, until October 15. More hours for everyone to enjoy!

Amazon will make you Smile

Shopping online? Amazon will donate 0.5% of your purchases to New England Wild Flower Society when you shop at Amazon.com. Click here to begin shopping! It is the exact same shopping experience as at Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon donates a portion of the purchase price, at no cost to you, to the Society.

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