Enjoy our July e-newsletter

"The summer night is like a perfection of thought." — Wallace Stevens

Dogwood Days 2026

Another stunning Dogwood Days. Many new visitors enjoyed all of the programming and the garden during a beautiful week. New programs included Animal Encounters with the Audubon and our Bright Botanicals celebration. Thank you to all of our volunteers and supporters! We could not do it without you.

Milton 5th Grade History Tours

More than 200 students passed through the historic buildings and grounds of the Arboretum as part of the annual Milton 5th grade history tour.

School group visits end for the summer break

School groups from Boston, Quincy, and Milton enjoyed a day of environmental education at the arboretum. This program continues to bring young students to the garden to learn about the environment and how to take care of it for the future.

Staff Note

July is here after another successful and very busy Dogwood Days. We hosted more garden clubs than ever and many visitors both young and old. The dogwoods were not at their best but the other plants in the new native garden and mansion gardens were spectacular. Please come visit during our open garden Saturday on July 18th. 10:00AM-2:00PM.

Debbie Merriam

Executive Director

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IMPORTANT DATES

at a glance:

Open Garden

Saturday, July 18, 10:00AM-2:00PM

Every Tuesday and Thursday 10:00AM-2:00PM

Plan a visit soon!

Take a walk through the gardens and enjoy the scenery.

The Mary May Binney Wakefield Arboretum is open Monday -Thursday 7AM-3PM and Friday 7AM-1PM(except holidays), by appointment.

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