Enjoy our December e-newsletter!

"In seed time learn, in harvest teach, in winter enjoy" -

William Blake

Holiday Open House

December 13th

2:00PM- 4:00 PM

The Davenport Mansion will open for another year of holiday joy. We invite you to enjoy live music by the Milton High School Jazz Band, light refreshments, a warm fire, and the opportunity to meet our staff. Enjoy the festive decorations throughout the first floor of the mansion or a chilly stroll through the sleepy gardens. Guests will be able to make a holiday decoration to take home. Register Here

Boston Public School students send thank you notes to Wakefield staff

This year the thank you notes from visiting students brought much joy to our staff. The kids have great imaginations and love coming to the arboretum and are very good at expressing their adventures through drawings.

Continuing Education for Wakefield Staff Members

Staff members enjoy the opportunity to attend conferences and workshops at other gardens and arboreta. Horticulturalist, Ellen Scheid and Facilities Manager, Matthew Noiseux attended the new England Apple Tree Symposium at New England Botanical Garden this fall. This conference highlighted apple tree are an appropritate species for New England orchards. This symposium will help staff members maintain the new heritage orchard here at the arboretum.

The Arboretum has a Da Vinci Bridge

Staff member Matthew Noiseux built the bridge from wood harvested on the property. Originally designed by Leonardo Da Vinci, this bridge is a self-supporting bridge design that relies solely on interlocking geometric structure without fasteners. The bridge connects the agricultural zone to the wetland where staff members will be planting native plants in the spring.

Example of interlocking pieces of a Da Vinci bridge.

Wreath Making Dates are Sold Out!

December 6th 10:00AM-12:00PM

SOLD OUT

December 8th 6:00PM-8:00PM

SOLD OUT

December 9th 6:00PM-8:00PM

SOLD OUT

Staff Note

As the holiday season approaches we am reminded how fortunate we are to work in this beautiful arboretum full of daily wonder and joy. The leaves have fallen and the early morning light on frosted fields and flowers is magical. It is a great opportunity to see the'"bones" of the garden and begin to plan for spring plantings. We would like to wish everyone a happy and peaceful holiday season and thank you for all of your support.

Debbie Merriam, Matthew Noiseux and Ellen Scheid

Become a Wakefield Arboretum Member

Your membership supports educational programs connecting youth and adults with land and history and our work to create a living and accessible landscape.

IMPORTANT DATES

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Wreath making dates are set!

December 6th 10:00AM-12:00PM - SOLD OUT

December 8th 6:00PM-8:00PM - SOLD OUT

December 9th 6:00PM-8:00PM- SOLD OUT

Plan a visit soon!

Take a walk through the gardens and enjoy the scenery.

The Mary May Binney Wakefield Arboretum is open weekdays 7AM-3PM (except holidays) during regular business hours, by appointment. Open Gardens: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10-2.

To schedule a visit, call 617-333-0924 or email: arboretum@dogwoodlanefarm.org.