Friday, 16 May 2008

Greenway Planting - You Can Help

Gardens on the Greenway

Honorary Medals Gala - June 12th

2008 Flower Show Tickets

Flora Open at Elm Bank!

Flora Amaryllis

Weezie's Garden Big Red ChairWeezie’s Garden for Children

Designed as a series of small spiraling gardens, Weezie’s Garden features an array of smaller gardens, each with its own theme and different way of engaging the senses. Located off the main path, each smaller spiral gives visitors the opportunity to plant, water, or interact in some way with the garden’s elements. Join us in this wonderfully engaging space for fall activities! Craft classes, storytelling, music, and nature walks through Elm Bank will help young children learn to love the natural world around them.

Join us for fun programs in Weezie’s Garden!

Massachusetts Horticultural Society
Elm Bank Horticulture Center, Wellesley, MA

Spring/Summer 2008 Programming for Children

Make your plans now to join us for spring and summer family fun at Elm Bank!

Weezie’s Garden Learning Themes! Learning themes add excitement to each week of our Story Hour and Great Green Hour Adventures.

Sign up for Kids’ Programs on line!


Junior Master Gardener Summer Program Weeks E-mail
Planting at Junior Master Gardener Camp

Mark your calendars for the Summer JMG Program Weeks:

July 7-11 • Plant Growth and Development

July 21-25 • Fruits and Nuts

Aug 4-8 • Vegetables and Herbs

Aug 18-22 • Insects and Plant Diseases

(ages 6-12)

Held at:
Massachusetts Horticultural Society
MHS Horticulture Center
Wellesley, MA

10 AM-3 PM

Extended care hours available 8:30 AM- 4:30 PM; Available for interested parents; inquire for rates and details.

Registration includes $25 nonrefundable registration fee.

Fee: $175 members/$225 nonmembers

Kathi Gariepy at the MHS Junior Master Gardener CampChildren will enjoy a week of fun-filled activities and crafts focused on the garden and horticultural education. Each child who completes the week’s activities will earn a badge and credit toward their Junior Master Gardener (JMG) Certification. The JMG Mission is “to grow good kids by igniting a passion for learning, success and service through a unique gardening education.”

Kids will explore their world through environmental science activities that encourage leadership development, personal pride, responsibility, and community involvement. The program incorporates service learning and volunteerism.

Register for all JMG Programs online!

For more information, please call or email: Elizabeth Hoyt at 617-933-4983, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Program Partners:

Texas Cooperative Extension, The Texas A&M University System
AmeriCorps
National Wildlife Federation
Learn & Serve America
Schools to Careers
Master Gardener Associations
Children's Better Health Institute
 
Weezie’s Summer Story Hour E-mail
Spring Story Hour at Weezie's Garden
(All ages)

Fridays, June 9 thru August 20
10 AM-11 AM
Held in Weezie's Garden and the Education Building
Massachusetts Horticultural Society

Join us inside to listen to children’s books with garden-related and seasonal themes. FREE!
 
Caterpillar Club E-mail
(ages 3-6)

This program is designed for children with activities, arts and crafts and exploration with their parent and staff. Caterpillar club will be held at the education building at Elm Bank and outdoors in the gardens.

Caterpillar Club will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. starting on June 9 and continuing through August 22



Themes for summer program weeks:
June 9th • Ponds
June 16th • Flowers
June 23rd • Birds
June 30th • No Programs
July 7th • Woodland Animals
July 14th • Butterflies
July 21st • Fossils
July 28th • Rainforest
August 4th • Vegetables
August 11th • Trees
August 18th • Insects

Fee: $55 members/$70 nonmembers (per four-week session)

$8 members/$10 nonmembers per class (drop-in rate)

Sign up for the Caterpillar Club online!
 
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About the Massachusetts Horticultural Society

Massachusetts Horticultural Society LogoFounded in 1829, the Massachusetts Horticultural Society is a member-supported organization dedicated to encouraging and improving the science and practice of horticulture and developing the public's enjoyment, appreciation, and understanding of plants and the environment.