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2012 Calendar of Events
New England Wild Flower Society schedules events and classes throughout the year.
Guided walking tours are offered each day Garden in the Woods is open (Tuesday-Sunday and Holiday Mondays, April 15-October 30). Weekday tours are offered at 10 a.m. Weekend tours are given at 2 p.m. Cart tours for people needing mobility assistance are offered weekdays by appointment only (call 508-877-7630, ext. 3303).
For information about courses, field trips, and workshops, see Class Schedule.
All events are held at New England Wild Flower Society's Garden in the Woods, 180 Hemenway Road, Framingham, MA, unless otherwise noted.
2012 – Elemental: Exploring Energy through Art and Nature at Garden in the Woods
January 2012
Through March 16, 2012 – Members may walk, snowshoe, 
or cross country ski the paths and trails at Garden in the Woods. Sign in with receptionist in Administration building. Weekdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
February 2012
Through March 16, 2012 – Members may walk, snowshoe, or cross country ski the paths and trails at Garden in the Woods. Sign in with receptionist in Administration building. Weekdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
February 1 – Deadline for applications for the Atkinson and Lovejoy Fellowships
February 1 – Deadline for applications for Native Plant Curatorial Internship
February 1 – Deadline for applications for Native Plant Horticultural Internship
February 5 - Deadline for applications for Native Plant Internship
February 8 - Deadline for applications for Nasami Farm Native Plant Internship
February 22 – March 1, 2012 – Discover Ecuador: Jewel of South America from the Andes to the Amazon
February 28 - Volunteer Fair for Garden in the Woods guides, horticulture, propagation, invasives removal, and more at 10 am at Garden in the Woods. More information.
March 2012
March 15 – Deadline for applications for the Everett Fellowship
March 21 – Weekday Adult Guide Training begins, Garden in the Woods
March 22 – Children’s Guide Training begins, Garden in the Woods
April 2012
April 4 – Weekend Adult Guide Training begins, Garden in the Woods
April 13 – Member Preview Day – Garden in the Woods
April 14 – Opening Day – Nasami Farm Nursery - open Saturdays/Sundays thru October 28
April 14 – Opening Day – Garden in the Woods - Open Tuesday thru Sunday plus holiday Mondays thru October 31
April 14 – Elemental: Exploring Energy through Art and Nature – Exhibit opens at Garden in the Woods – through June 29
April 14 – Illustrations from Flora Novae Angliae – Exhibit opens in the Gallery at Garden in the Woods – through May 3
April 15 - Go Botany and You with Elizabeth Farnsworth, PhD. Learn about the new website. At Garden in the Woods. Free. Registration required 508-877-7630, ext. 3303
April 19 - Flora of New England: Meet the Author, Garden in the Woods, 6:30-8:30 p.m. free, reservations required - 508-877-7630, ext 3303.
April 22 – Earth Day Celebration – Garden in the Woods – ½ price admissions
May 2012
Through July 4 - Elemental: Exploring Energy through Art and Nature – Exhibit at Garden in the Woods
Through May 31 - Illustrations from Flora Novae Angliae in the Gallery at Garden in the Woods
May 6 - Go Botany and You at Nasami Farm - experience the Society's new innovative technology tool for identifying 1,200 New England plants and more with Elizabeth Farnsworth, PhD. 1:30-3:30 p.m. free, Nasami Farm - registration required - call 508-877-7630, ext. 3303
May 11 – National Public Gardens Day – Garden in the Woods
May 13 – Mother’s Day – Garden in the Woods and Nasami Farm Nursery
May 28 – Memorial Day – Garden in the Woods open
May 31 – GO WILD! Fundraising Party/Auction – Garden in the Woods
June 2012
Through July 4 - Elemental: Exploring Energy through Art and Nature – Exhibit opens at Garden in the Woods
June 1 – 2011 Photo Contest Winners – Exhibit opens in the Gallery at Garden in the Woods – through June 30
June 21 – Members Day and evening party
July 2012
Through July 4 - Elemental: Exploring Energy through Art and Nature – Exhibit opens at Garden in the Woods
July 7 – Recycled: Exploring Energy through Art and Nature – Exhibit opens at Garden in the Woods – through August 31
July 1 – Leaves: Exploring Energy through Art and Nature –
Photography exhibit opens in the Gallery at Garden in the Woods – through August 31
July 4 – Independence Day – Garden in the Woods open
July 19 – Members Day and evening party, including open house in Lawrence Newcomb Library
August 2012
Through August 31 - Recycled: Exploring Energy through Art and Nature – Exhibit at Garden in the Woods
Through August 31 - Leaves: Exploring Energy through Art and Nature – Photography in the Gallery at Garden in the Woods
August 16 – Members Day and evening party
September 2012
September 1 – Images: Comparing Photography, Illustrations, and Herbarium Specimen Scans – through October 31
September 3 – Labor Day – Garden in the Woods open
September 20 – Members Day and evening party
September 29 –Museums Day – Garden in the Wo
ods
October 2012
October 8 – Columbus Day – Garden in the Woods Open
October 14 – Annual Native Plant Lecture and Certificate Program Graduates Awards Ceremony
October 19 – Members Day and evening party – Night of Illumination: annual luminaria lighting and party
October 28 - Closing Day for the Season - Nasami Farm
October 31 – Closing Day for the Season – Garden in the Woods
Preregistration is required for courses, symposia, tours, lectures, field trips, and workshops. See the online course catalog for details and additional classes. For more information, contact the Education Department, 508-877-7630, ext. 3303, TTY 508-877- 6553.
For more information on the Garden Shop at Garden in the Woods, contact 508-877-7630, ext. 3405. For Nasami Farm Nursery, call 413-397-9922.