Boston Natural Areas Network

Woolston Street Garden Open Day | June 14

Submitted by bblair on Fri, 06/05/2015 - 1:01pm
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Join in the family-fun evening filled with music, zumba, gardening tips, kids activities and a community BBQ.

 

When: Sunday, June 14th

1:00PM

Where: 44 Woolston Street, Mattapan

Cost: FREE

For more info: http://www.thetrustees.org/things-to-do/greater-boston/event-3622.html

 

Kids in the Garden: Make Your Own Worm Compost Bin | June 14

Submitted by bblair on Fri, 06/05/2015 - 12:59pm
the trustees gardening photo

As part of our family-friendly open garden day, come learn how worms can turn kitchen scraps into black gold for your garden or houseplants. We'll talk about how to feed, house, and care for worms.

 

When: Sunday, June 14th

1:00PM-2:00PM

Where: Woolson St. Community Garden

44 Woolson St. Mattapan 

Cost: Free to learn; $10 to take home your own supplies.

For more info: call 617.542.7696 or email bnaninfo@ttor.org 

 

Raised Bed Gardening | May 30

Submitted by bblair on Thu, 05/21/2015 - 12:20pm
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Raised beds can be simple to build and very productive to grow in. This hands-on demonstration will help you choose the best site, materials, soil, and plants for your garden.

 

When: Saturday, May 30th

10:00AM-12:00PM

Where: City Natives

30 Edgewater Drive, Mattapan

For more info:  call 617.542.7696 or email bnaninfo@ttor.org

 

40th Annual Gardners Gathering | March 21

Submitted by bblair on Fri, 03/13/2015 - 1:49pm
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The Gardeners Gathering is an annual citywide event for community gardeners and other garden enthusiasts. Held in the spring of each year, the event is a welcome kick-off to Boston’s upcoming gardening season. The event is filled with informative and fun activities and workshops. Gardening and green space organizations are present to provide current program information. Door prizes are awarded and pre-ordered seeds (provided by The Trustees) are distributed.

Gardening workshops for community and residential gardeners for both beginner and experienced gardeners. Enjoy networking, info gallery, community garden awards, door prizes, and more! All invited to join with more than 400 community gardeners to welcome spring. Free event, all welcome, walk-in registration.

 

When: Saturday, March 21st

11:00AM-4:00PM >> Read More

Canoe Excursion on the Neponset | July 27

Submitted by W on Mon, 07/22/2013 - 1:26pm

Enjoy a Saturday afternoon canoe adventure with BNAN! This Neponset River paddle will take place on July 27 at 2pm. Participation is limited to experienced paddlers who can meet at Milton Landing. Canoes and gear will be provided for this FREE event. For more info, contact 617-542-7696 or email info@bostonnatural.org. To learn more about BNAN, click HERE.

Sounds of the Garden | July 24

Submitted by W on Thu, 07/18/2013 - 10:01am
Don't miss Sounds of the Garden: A free concert series on July 24 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm! Carolyn Waters and Kenny Selcer perform Jazz, Funk and Blues with soulful singing and impressive guitar. Light refreshments will be provided but please bring a chair or a blanket! This event is free and open to all! Location: 86 Wheatland Ave in Dorchester. For more info, call 617-542-7696 or email info@bostonnatural.org.

BNAN Spring Festival | May 18th

Submitted by Ben Morrow on Tue, 05/07/2013 - 4:46pm

Boston Natural Areas Network's 12th Annual Spring Festival and Perennial Divide! On Saturday, May 18th from 10 am to 2 pm, gardeners from around the city will come together at City Natives (30 Edgewater Drive, Mattapan) to exchange, donate, or simply take home plants.

Throughout the day, workshops on beekeeping, mushroom cultivation, and rainwater collection will be held. Also, City Native vegetable seedlings, native trees, shrubs, and perennials will be for sail. Aasking all those who come to bring a container to take home plants.

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Arbor Day Tree Planting | April 26

Submitted by Gabrielle Joffe on Fri, 04/05/2013 - 12:51pm

Arbor Day Tree Planting on the Neponset River Greenway

Friday, April 26, 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Neponset Greenway at Butler MBTA Trolley Station, Butler Street, Dorchester

What better way to celebrate Arbor Day than by planting trees! Join Boston Natural Areas Network (BNAN) and the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) to plant new trees on the Neponset River Greenway in Dorchester. This event will begin with a tree planting demonstration led by ISA Certified Arborist Mathew Cahill, after which volunteers will break into small groups to plant trees. Gloves, tools, snacks and water provided.

Register for these opportunities by calling BNAN at 617 542 7696 or by email to info@bostonnatural.org. Events will be held rain or shine. Please dress appropriately for weather and moderate labor.

Earth Day Tree Planting | April 22

Submitted by Gabrielle Joffe on Fri, 04/05/2013 - 12:49pm

Earth Day Tree Planting on the Neponset River Greenway

Monday, April 22, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Neponset Greenway at Milton MBTA Trolley Station, Adams Street, Dorchester

Help Boston Natural Areas Network (BNAN) and the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) celebrate Earth Day by planting a grove of trees on Neponset Greenway in Dorchester. This event will begin with a tree planting demonstration led by BNAN staff, after which volunteers will break into small groups to plant the remaining trees. Gloves, tools, snacks and water provided. Bring friends and family!

Register for these opportunities by calling BNAN at 617 542 7696 or by email to info@bostonnatural.org. Events will be held rain or shine. Please dress appropriately for weather and moderate labor.

 

MA Park Serve Day, Neponset River Greenway | April 20

Submitted by Gabrielle Joffe on Fri, 04/05/2013 - 12:47pm

MA Park Serve Day, Neponset River Greenway

Saturday, April 20, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Neponset Park, Hilltop Street @ Granite Ave, Dorchester

Service projects to improve MA Department of Conservation and Recreation Parks across the Commonwealth will be happening on Park Serve Day. Join Boston Natural Areas Network (BNAN) to plant seven new trees at beautiful Neponset Park in Dorchester on the Neponset River. Volunteers will also care for 25 trees planted in the fall of 2012, applying additional mulch, checking stakes and ties, fertilizing and installing gator bags. Gloves, tools, snacks and water provided. Bring friends and family! >> Read More

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