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Celebrating Women Horticultural Heroes

During Women’s History Month, learn about women who have helped shape our understanding of plants, pushed the boundaries of societal norms, and paved the way for women in the world of horticulture. Join us March 27 for a special webinar featuring Henrietta Isaboke, Executive Director of World Farmers, an organization founded by one of the many influential women featured in our Women Horticultural Heroes exhibit.

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Full-Day Drop-Off Program for Kids During April School Vacation

During our Spring Discoveries program, kids ages 7-10 will participate in garden adventures, learn, and have fun through games, hands-on investigations, trail explorations, stories, art, and literature.

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Save the Date for the Annual Orchid Sale

Take a piece of Patterns in Bloom, An Orchid Exhibition home with you! A wide array of orchids displayed in the exhibition will be for sale on Friday, March 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., or until supplies run out!

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Early Bird Pricing for the Flower Catalog Ends This Week

Join pianist Julia Scott Carey and composer Stephanie Ann Boyd for a special piano performance of the Flower Catalog, a collection of 13 botanically inspired preludes, on May 18 and 19. Don't miss early bird pricing now through March 25.

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Spring Garden Buds Programming for Littles

Join us on Wednesday mornings this spring for circle time, a story, a take-home craft packet, and a guided garden adventure during Garden Buds, a program for children ages 3 to 5.

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New Member Benefit Beginning April 1

Starting April 1, Garden members will receive a 10% discount in the Farmer and the Fork café. Just one more reason to become a New England Botanic Garden member!

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Upcoming Homeschool Adventures in Birding on March 29

Learn how to identify birds by their unique calls and appearances. Explore how birds adapt and endure the winter months and discover what birds will be returning from their migration this spring.

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Raffia Weaving Workshop on April 5

Learn to weave raffia into beautiful household items. This class covers the basics of how to coil and wrap weave raffia, create shape, change colors, and more.

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Spend April Vacation Week at the Garden

Welcome to the un–BEE–lievable world of bugs! Come bug out with us as we investigate the crawly critters that inhabit our gardens through free drop-in crafts, family workshops, and more! 

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Outdoor Forest Bathing Returns on April 13

Relax and refresh through mindfulness practices, sensory awareness, and nature as you enjoy a leisurely walk around the Garden. This relaxed, slow, and mindful way of walking should last about three hours.

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Please note: Members and Guests can reserve entry tickets in advance before visiting the Garden.

NEW ENGLAND BOTANIC GARDEN AT TOWER HILL

11 FRENCH DRIVE / PO BOX 598 / BOYLSTON, MA 01505

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