New England Wild Flower Society schedules events at both Garden in the Woods, Framingham, MA, and Nasami Farm Nursery, Whately, MA. Classes and courses are also held at these facilities and at others throughout New England. Please visit the Community Bulletin Board for conservation and horticulture related events not sponsored by the Society.

The following is the current calendar of events for 2012:

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 - Deadling 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

March 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.

March 15 – Deadline for applications for the Everett Fellowship

March 15 - Go Botany and You - 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, Garden in the Woods - registration required - call 508-877-7630, ext. 3303

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

April 14 – Opening Day – Garden in the Woods

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 - 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, Garden in the Woods - 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 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 Woods

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 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.