Arbor Day tree planting
SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Garden Club will join with the City of Springfield to plant an American Elm Tree as a new Liberty Tree on Arbor Day, Friday, April 24, at 1 p.m. in Forest Park near the Senior Building, zoo parking lot and the concession stand. The planting is in honor of the once stately elm in Boston where citizens gathered in 1776 to protest a single tax. This protest became a movement and eventually a new nation. The stately elm came to be known as The Liberty Tree, a symbol of resistance to tyranny and oppression. On Arbor Day 2026, as part of the 250th anniversary celebration of the Declaration of Independence of 1776, they will plant a new liberty tree as a recommitment to liberty and justice for all.
Perennial plant donations wanted
HAMPDEN – The Hampden Garden Club is looking for perennial plant donations for their Memorial Day Plant Sale. If you are looking to thin out your perennials, garden members will come and dig the plants you want to donate. Please contact Lil Fedora at 413-566-1137 to set up a dig day.
Upcoming events at Berkshire Botanical Garden
STOCKBRIDGE – Berkshire Botanical Garden presents the following upcoming program: Saturday April 25, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., “Discover Cold Wax and Oil Hands On Workshop.” With mixed-media artist Carolyn M. Abrams. Cold wax, a blend of beeswax and resin, allows you to manipulate paint with unique tools, creating rich textures and intuitive, expressive effects. The class begins with a demonstration to introduce you to the materials and techniques, followed by ample time to experiment and explore your own creative ideas. All materials are provided, allowing you to experience this versatile medium and decide if it’s a fit for your artistic practice before investing in supplies. Cost $100 members, $120 nonmembers. For more information, or to register visit www.berkshirebotanical.org. Berkshire Botanical Garden is located at 5 West Stockbridge Road.
Monson Garden Club scholarships
MONSON -The Monson Garden Club has announced that two $500 scholarships are available to high school seniors who reside in Monson and plan to continue school at a 2- or 4-year college to study in any branch of life, natural, or environmental sciences. Applications with instructions may be obtained through their school guidance office and are due by April 28.
Wilbraham Garden Club scholarships applications
WILBRAHAM – The Wilbraham Garden Club is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for two, $1,000 scholarships. We are accepting applications from graduating high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate college students majoring in or who plan to major in, one of the programs listed below. Eligible student must be residents of Wilbraham or Hampden, MA.
All applicants must be enrolled in one of these fields of study: Botany, Horticulture, Conservation, Environmental Science, Earth Systems, Forest Management, Natural Resources, Plant, soil and Insect Science, Sustainable Agricultures, Sustainable Horticulture, Food and Farming, Turf Grass Science & Management, Landscape Design & Management Technology, Landscape Architecture, Oceanography, Clean Energy Technology, Floral Design or Land Management.
Applicants must include a personal essay of 100-200 words, official high school or college transcript(s), two letters of recommendation, college acceptance letters(s) if available, along with the completed Wilbraham Garden Club Scholarship application. All required documentation must be received on or before April 30. Notifications will be made by mid-May and the recipients will be awarded their scholarships at the annual meeting of the Wilbraham Garden Club on June 5. Scholarship applicants will be available at the Wilbraham and Hamden Public Libraries, Minnechaug Regional High School and Wilbraham Monson Academy. They can also be found on the Wilbraham Garden Club Facebook page. Please contact howella413@gmail.com with questions or to receive an application.
Miniature Gardens exhibit
SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Garden Club invites families, gardeners, teachers, and book lovers to experience “Children’s Books in Bloom: Miniature Gardens That Tell a Tale,” a whimsical exhibit transforming beloved children’s stories into enchanting miniature gardens. The event will take place May 1 to 3 at the historic Forest Park Monkey House. The event will kick off Children’s Book Week, May 4-10, which is being celebrated at area libraries.
This imaginative show features 48 creative floral displays each inspired by classic children’s book. Visitors will discover their favorite stories—from magical castles and woodland scenes to beloved characters and adventures filled with plants and flowers. Designed for visitors of all ages, Children’s Books in Bloom combines gardening, storytelling, and creativity in an immersive setting. Guests can enjoy story time readings, explore enchanting garden displays, and share the joy of books with children and grandchildren. The exhibit also supports a meaningful cause. The event is free and open to the public, but donations are greatly appreciated. All donations from the event go towards a future Forest Park Kiddie Train.
Annual plant sale
AGAWAM – The Agawam Garden Club is planning its annual plant sale for Saturday, May 30. This year’s event will be held at the Historical Thomas Smith House, 251 North West Street, Feeding Hills and will run from 9 a.m. to noon. The sale will include many perennials and shrubs all from members gardens and all a bargain. Because the plants are all grown locally in members gardens, they are well acclimated to the area. Proceeds from the sale go towards funding the club’s scholarship and providing educational programs for the year. Please check the club’s website for further information. agawamgardenclub.com.
Springfield Garden Club plant sale and scholarship fundraiser
SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Garden Club will hold its Annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 30, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Monkey House in Forest Park. Free entry to the plant sale is available at the Trafton Road entrance to Forest Park, 200 Trafton Road.
A spring tradition and the Club’s major scholarship fundraiser, this is not the kind of plant sale that focuses on re-selling plants from wholesale growers. Except for a few donations from generous area garden centers, these plants are from members’ gardens or have been grown from seed specifically for the sale.
This is a major fund raiser for their scholarship program and a lot of fun for club members and customers alike. There will be many experienced gardeners and Master Gardeners among here who can offer useful suggestions on which plants to buy or answers to some of your gardening questions.
The Springfield Garden Club awards an annual scholarship of at least $2,000 to a graduating high school senior, undergraduate or graduate college student majoring in a full-time plant science or environmental studies program, such as horticulture, floriculture, landscape design, conservation, forestry, botany, agronomy, plant pathology, environmental control, land management or other allied fields. Using proceeds from past plant sales, the club has given out over $80,000 in scholarships to students in the last 30 plus years and we look forward to adding to that this year. For more information on the Springfield Garden Club events go to www.springfieldgardenclubma.org or visit them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SpringfieldMAGardenClub/.
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