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GARDEN IN THE WOODS

Nursery and Trails Opening Day – April 15th, 2005,
9 am – 7 pm

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MORE Spring Images at Garden in the Woods

CHOOSE NATIVE PLANTS FOR A MAGNIFICENT ECO-LANDSCAPE

According to New England Wild Flower Society (NEWFS), the oldest plant conservation institution in America, the term “wildflower” can be misleading because it implies that those plants will grow with much less care than non-native plants. While this is true in some cases, native plants, like all plants, will thrive if some attention is given to their needs during planting time, and beyond.

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CLICK HERE for a larger version of this image [photo Mertensia virginica (above) by Dorothy S. Long

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Help the Earth - Volunteer Opportunities of the New England Wild Flower Society and Garden in the Woods

New Executive Director Assumes Leadership of New England Wild Flower

Framingham , Massachusetts – New England Wild Flower Society announced that Gwen Stauffer, formerly of Warrenton , Virginia , assumed leadership of America 's oldest plant conservation institution as Executive Director January, 2005.

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America 's Oldest Plant Conservation Institution Welcomes New President

Framingham , Massachusetts – New England Wild Flower Society (NEWFS) announced that Frances H. Clark, of Lincoln Massachusetts , was elected President of America's oldest plant conservation institution.

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Welcome Spring at Garden in the Woods

Framingham, Massachusetts – Spring in New England debuts at Garden in the Woods on April 15th as wildflowers parade along woodland paths.

From the yellow blossoms of spicebush and marsh marigolds illuminating the wetlands, to the blue wood phlox that carpet the woodlands, spring wildflowers burst into bloom.

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March-May 2005 EVENTS OF THE NEW ENGLAND WILD FLOWER SOCIETY

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April-May 2005 EVENTS OF THE NEW ENGLAND WILD FLOWER SOCIETY

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“Portable Living Room” in Native Plant Paradise

Framingham , Massachusetts – For those needing mobility assistance and their guests, Cart Tours at Garden in the Woods offer spectacular close-up views and a great experience.

As Spring arrives in Framingham , heralded by the opening of the Garden trails on April 15 th , visitors to Garden in the Woods will see the striking combination of native flowers, shrubs, and trees that make this 45-acre sanctuary a must-see destination. There are over 1500 native plant species each with its peak season of Spring, Summer or Fall.

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March-May 2005 FAMILY EVENTS OF THE NEW ENGLAND WILD FLOWER SOCIETY

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Share Family Fun and a Love for Nature with New England Wild Flower Society Family Programs

How can you find family fun, and become more earth-friendly at the same time? Enjoy a New England Wild Flower Society nature program! With over 275 courses, symposia and events to choose from, you'll find a perfect fit for beginning gardeners, budding naturalists, future plant professionals. Become a member of the Society to help New England 's natural habitats and to receive special event pricing.

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APRIL 2005 FREE EVENT

EARTH DAY LISTING

SPECIAL FREE EVENTS: ‘ Earth Day' Saturday, April 30th 12:00- 4:00 p.m. Don't miss a minute of spring at Garden in the Woods , with guided tours on the half hour.

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CHILDREN IN PARADISE-TOURS FOR KIDS AT GARDEN IN THE WOODS

LISTING:

Reservations are accepted now for Children's Tours of Garden in the Woods, native plant museum of New England Wild Flower Society located at 180 Hemenway Road in Framingham, MA. Spring, summer, or fall tours include a 90 minute guided exploration of the natural woodlands, a vernal pool, a lively brook, meadow, desert garden and bog with carnivorous plants.

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Share Family Fun and a Love for Nature with New England Wild Flower Society Family Programs

How can you find family fun, and become more earth-friendly at the same time? Enjoy a New England Wild Flower Society nature program! With over 275 courses, symposia and events to choose from, you'll find a perfect fit for beginning gardeners, budding naturalists, future plant professionals. Become a member of the Society to help New England 's natural habitats and to receive special event pricing.

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2005 PLANT SALE

Release coming soon

Plant Sale, photo by Lisa Mattei

Framingham, Massachusetts - New England Wild Flower Society Native Plant Nurseries at Garden in the Woods , 180 Hemenway Road, the oldest plant conservation institution in America, announced today the introduction of a beautiful new perennial plant, ‘Stairway to Heaven'. It is a remarkable variegated Jacob's ladder, Polemonium reptans var. ‘Stairway to Heaven', developed in the Society's Native Plant nurseries by Nursery Director and author, William Cullina. [CLICK HERE to download entire press release in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.]

Largest Sale of Wildflowers in New England

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HELP FIGHT INVASIVE PLANTS - A Call for Volunteers

The invasive species issue is one of the most critical conservation problems today. To aid in early detection and rapid response, each year the New England Wild Flower Society adds to a corps of dedicated individuals working on mapping invasive plants and their current range, and seeks to train volunteer participants in Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Western Massachusetts to survey their local area. [CLICK HERE to download entire press release in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.]

The New England Wild Flower Society Announces a New Native Plant Nursery

Framingham, Massachusetts - The New England Wild Flower Society has announced that it recently acquired Nasami Farm on North Street in Whately, Massachusetts. Nasami Farm was formerly the plant nursery and Christmas tree farm of conservationists Bob and Nancy August, and served the Whately area, as well as Northampton, Amherst, and the nearby “five college” area, and beyond. [CLICK HERE to download entire press release in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.]

Visit the Nasami Farm pages for more information and images.

New England Wild Flower Society Receives Lead Grant for New Path at Garden in the Woods

Framingham MA – The Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust recently awarded a lead grant to the New England Wild Flower Society to create a new path and display garden for Garden in the Woods, the Society’s native plant botanical garden in Framingham, Massachusetts. Construction is scheduled to begin in early winter. planting will begin in Spring of 2004, and continue through the year. The new path will meander up a slope between the Lily Pond and Laurel Bend, making the Garden more accessible by reducing the existing path grade. The new path will highlight a new Display Garden featuring New England rich woodland species. [CLICK HERE to download entire press release in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

RESIST THE URGE TO PRUNE! –WINTER BURN ADVICE FROM THE NEW ENGLAND WILD FLOWER SOCIETY

Framingham, Massachusetts After a long winter, the much awaited spring thaw is a time of relief and celebration for all of us. Though late winter and early spring are primarily a time of rebirth, for some evergreens, this time of year can be deadly. According to Bill Cullina, Propagator at The New England Wild Flower Society, and renowned native plant author, evergreens, and especially “broad-leaved” evergreens such as rhododendrons, mountain laurel, hollies, and some magnolias and viburnums may be showing damage after the tough winter we had. In addition to damage from the weight of snow loading, what you might be seeing is winter desiccation, also known as winter burn. “If damage has occurred, resist the urge to prune off the dead branches right away, as they may resprout either from the tips or a bit lower down on the stem," advises Cullina. [CLICK HERE to download entire press release in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.]

CLICK HERE for a larger version of this image. (photo by William Cullina)

With spring just weeks away, now is the time to plan a tour through New England’s premier wildflower garden. Garden in the Woods offers special groups tours daily from April 12 through June 15, and Tuesday through Sunday, June 17 through October 31.
Enjoy a leisurely stroll through a series of specially designed gardens as New England Wild Flower Society guides point out seasonal highlights from the Garden’s collection of more than 1,600 wildflowers, shrubs, grasses, and trees. [CLICK HERE to download entire press release in Adobe Acrobat format]

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New England Wild Flower Society Honors Conservation and Horticulture Accomplishments

At its recent Annual Meeting the New England Wild Flower Society presented awards to organizations and individuals for exceptional achievement in conservation and horticulture. [CLICK HERE to download entire press release in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.]

Visit the NEWFS 2003 Awards page for more information and images.

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New England Wild Flower Society Receives U.S. Honor
Framingham, Massachusetts – The Eastern Region of the United States Forest Service recently honored the New England Wild Flower Society and its Conservation Director, William Brumback, of Acton, Massachusetts, for its plant conservation programs and accomplishments. Brumback accepted the Service’s 2002 Honor Award for Maintaining Natural Resources in a ceremony in Milwaukee Wisconsin last week. The Award recognized the New England Wild Flower Society and Brumback for “providing invaluable contributions to protecting native flora through endangered species recovery, rare plant monitoring, and invasive plant survey efforts”. [CLICK HERE to download entire press release in Adobe Acrobat format]

Framingham, Massachusetts -- At its Annual Meeting Sunday, November 10th, 2002, The New England Wild Flower Society announced the generous donation of the Hobbs Fern Sanctuary in Lyman, New Hampshire by Christina and Sturtevant Hobbs of Westwood Massachusetts, and Lyman and Franconia New Hampshire. [MORE - open release in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.]

(Left to right) Sturtevant Hobbs, Christina Hobbs, David DeKing, Chris Mattrick, Libby Eustis and Bill Brumback, exchanging the deed for the Hobbs Fern Sanctuary.

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