Here you’ll find information on group tours; cart tours; camp, scout, and school tours; plus function rentals

For ecotourism, garden tourism, camp experiences, and family fun, BIG BUGS is an incomparable experience.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Bonnie Drexler, bdrexler@newenglandWILD.org  508-877-7630 x 3302

New England Wild Flower Society, Garden in the Woods, 180 Hemenway Road, Framingham, MA 01701

Group, Cart, Children, or Custom Tours, Function rentals, and for special hotel rates

ADULT GROUP TOUR FEES

Group Tour fees are per person and include admission plus tour guide. Tour groups explore the landscaped botanical collection with highlights including the BIG BUGS sculptures, Garden history, naturalistic landscape design, identification and use of native plants, habitat displays and native plant conservation information.

• $11 Adult Tours (minimum group fee - $110.00)
• $9 Senior Citizen Tours - 65+ (minimum group fee - $90.00)
• $10 Mixed Groups  of seniors and adults (minimum group fee - $100)
• $6 College Students (minimum group fee - $60)
• $4 New England Wild Flower Society Members

CART TOURS

For those needing mobility assistance and their guests; golf cart accommodates five people. Tour guide/driver provided. Offered weekdays only. Cart tours accommodate up to 5 people at a time. We offer a maximum of two tours per day. Tours last approximately 35-40 minutes and should be arranged several days in advance. Library passes not applicable; no other discounts apply.

Fee: $9 per person, $4 for New England Wild Flower Society Members

CHILDREN’S GROUP TOURS

Preschool, elementary, and middle school groups and scouts explore the natural woodland, brook areas, and Lost Pond. Each group experiences hands-on activities appropriate to the students' age level. Tour content supports the MA Science Curriculum Frameworks. Click here for a list of vocabulary and ecological concepts incorporated into our tours.

We require one adult chaperone for every five children. $5  per child, no charge for chaperones.

FUNCTION SPACE RENTAL, SPECIAL PROGRAMS, LUNCHES, ACCOMMODATIONS

Garden in the Woods offers state-of-the-art facilities for meetings, gatherings, and events. Please let us know the special needs of your group, and we will be happy to collaborate to create a superb experience for all. Ask us about local hotel sponsors providing very special overnight and group rates. Contact bdrexler@newenglandwild.org