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FREE Yoga in the Garden | June 26 - July 24

Submitted by bblair on Thu, 06/18/2015 - 1:39pm
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Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition and Boston Natural Area Network presents: Yoga in the Garden! Just bring a towel and a bottle of water

When: EVERY Friday June 12th through July 24th (no classes on July 3)

6:30PM
Where: City Natives

30 Edgewater Dr, Mattapan 

Cost: FREE! 
To Register: Email Eva at ejoseph@live.com >> Read More

Vegetable Garden Basics | May 9

Submitted by bblair on Wed, 04/29/2015 - 3:02pm
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Want to grow your own food but don't know where to start? Come learn the best practices for soil building, water-smart gardening, composting, and harvesting.

 

When: Saturday, May 9th

1:30:PM-3:30PM

Where: Woolson St. Community Garden .

44 Woolson Street Mattapan

For more info: http://www.thetrustees.org/things-to-do/greater-boston/event-1872.html

 

April Vacation Nature Walk | April 23

Submitted by bblair on Mon, 04/13/2015 - 12:21pm
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Nature lovers of all ages are welcome to discover the plants and animals waking up this spring! Come walk with us!

 

When: Thursday, April 23rd

11:00AM-1:00PM

Where: Gladeside Urban Wild, Mattapan

For more info: visit www.trustees.org

 

Grow Your Own Seedlings | April 22

Submitted by bblair on Mon, 04/13/2015 - 12:13pm
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Gardeners of all ages are invited to join us at the City Natives Greenhouse to learn about the secrets of seeds and plant their own to take home.

 

When: Wednesday, April 22nd

1:00PM-2:30PM

Where: City Natives

30 Edgewater Drive, Mattapan

For more info: http://www.thetrustees.org/things-to-do/greater-boston/grow-your-own-seedlings.html?srregion=greater-boston&srrelated_property=&srevent_type=&dateType=srevent_start_date&srstartDate=&srendDate=&x=50&y=10

 

Groundhog Day Stroll | February 2

Submitted by RChambers on Thu, 01/30/2014 - 8:59am

February 2 is Groundhog Day! Join BNAN staff and volunteers, for a winter stroll exploring the new section of the Neponset Greenway trail slated for construction later this spring. Start at Martini Shell Park with the destination of Paul's Bridge and Burma Road, the gateway to the Blue Hills. This short walk will contrast the roadside trail route with the sheltered woods and riverside will find in lovely Fowl Meadow. Members of the Neponset Greenway River Greenway Council will be the guides.

The group will meet at 1:00 p.m. at Martini Shell Park, 1015 Truman Parkway, Hyde Park. The walk will last approximately 1.5 hours. We are planning to hike unless there is severe weather.

To register please contact BNAN at 617-542-7696 or emailing at info@bostonnatural.org.

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Community Garden Leadership 101, Feb 9

Submitted by Luke B on Fri, 01/27/2012 - 11:44am

Boston Gardeners Council Speaker Series:
Community Garden Leadership 101
A Panel Featuring Experienced Community Garden Leaders

Discover tools and hear tips from long-time community garden leaders about how to develop and manage an effective leadership structure for your garden. Event is free and open to all. Registration required. To register and for more information email info@bostonnatural.org or call BNAN at 617-542-7696. 

Thursday, February 9th, 2012, 6:30pm – 8:00pm

Boston Natural Areas Network Office
62 Summer Street, 2nd Floor, Boston MA 02110
 

Putting Your Garden to Bed (Leyland Garden), Oct. 6

Submitted by JoelWool on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 9:10am

The end of the growing season is just around the corner! On October 6, learn the options for wrapping up the season right, including mulch, cover crops and growing fall vegetables. Free cover crop seed will be available for workshop participants. Come to Leyland Street Community Garden, 6 - 18 Leyland St., Dorchester, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Can't make it? Check out the same workshop at Nightingale Garden on Oct. 8. This free event, open to the public, is organized by the Boston Natural Areas Network (BNAN). To register and for further information, contact BNAN at 617-542-7696 or write to info@bostonnatural.org. For updates, maps to locations and further details, visit www.bostonnatural.org (calendar entry here).

(Photo Credit: Tim Sackton). 

Putting your Garden to Bed, Oct. 8

Submitted by JoelWool on Fri, 09/09/2011 - 12:14pm

The end of the growing season is just around the corner! On October 8, learn the options for wrapping up the season right, including mulch, cover crops and growing fall vegetables. Free cover crop seed will be available for workshop participants. Come to Nightingale Community Garden, 512 Park St., Dorchester, at 10 a.m. This free event, open to the public, is organized by the Boston Natural Areas Network (BNAN). To register and for further information, contact BNAN at 617-542-7696 or write to info@bostonnatural.org. For updates, maps to locations and further details, visit www.bostonnatural.org (calendar entry here). This event was rescheduled from September 10. A replacement workshop for the 10th is here: http://mydorchester.org/Drying-Herbs.

(Photo Credit: Tim Sackton). 

Drying & Using Herbs from the Garden (CHANGED), Sep. 10

Submitted by JoelWool on Tue, 09/06/2011 - 4:13pm

Workshop CHANGED. A pinch of fresh garden herbs can add spice, aroma, and health to your favorite meals, medicinal teas, and even your home. Learn how to harness the benefits of some common herbs you've grown to love. Meet at Nightingale Community Garden, 512 Park St., Dorchester. This free event, open to the public, is organized by the Boston Natural Areas Network (BNAN). To register and for further information, contact BNAN at 617-542-7696 or write to info@bostonnatural.org. For updates, maps to locations and further details, visit www.bostonnatural.org. This event replaces the 9/10 "Putting Your Garden to Bed" workshop, which was rescheduled for October 8th (see here).

(Photo Credit: Tim Sackton)

Caribbean Sounds of Steel Pan Music at Nightingale, Sep. 7

Submitted by JoelWool on Fri, 09/02/2011 - 11:25am

Close out the summer in Caribbean style! Enjoy the sounds of Trevor Comma’s steel pan music originated in the West Indian Island of Trinidad and Tobago. Invite family and friends for a relaxing evening at Nightingale Community Garden (512 Park Street, Dorchester) from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 7, 2011. This event is free and open to the public!

For more information, please call Boston Natural Areas Network at 617.542.7696 or online at bostonnatural.org. You may also email Grantley Payne, Project Manager, Boston Is Growing Gardens (BIGG) at grantley@bostonnatural.org.

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