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September 2019
President’s Tea
Our annual President's Tea will be held at Beaver Brook Maple Hill Barn. There are 13 Maple Hill themed gardens to tour. This is a social event; lunch and light refreshments will be served.
Find out more »October 2019
Native Plant Landscapes
Why Native Plant Landscapes Matter to You Claudia Thompson will present a program about the ecological importance of native plants to local ecosystems. The program starts with the concept of co-evolution between plants and animals and provides a roadmap to creating a healthy habitat in our gardens and managed landscapes. You'll learn about the difference between native, naturalized and invasive plants and their varying effects on the ecological community. The speaker will present a detailed case study that illustrates the…
Find out more »Town Clean Up
Annual town clean up. Meet at the Town Common at 10:00 a.m. Bring gloves, clippers, rakes and tarps and be prepared to get dirty. Clean up locations are the Town Hall, Lawrence Barn and Beebe Garden.
Find out more »November 2019
Orchid Mounting Workshop
Bob Cleveland is a skilled orchid grower and has won many awards with his beautiful plants and displays. After an introduction to orchids and their care, we will start a hands-on workshop where you will learn how to mount an orchid on a decorative piece of wood, similar to how orchids grow in nature! All materials will be provided and you will take your orchid creation home to enjoy. Social and business meeting 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Presentation at 10:30…
Find out more »Special Event-The Little Black Dress
Bill Graham is one of New England's leading floral design professionals and the owner of Beautiful Things Flowers and Gifts located in historic Salem, MA. An entertainer and humorist, Bill loves sharing his ideas, anecdotes and delightful stories all while accessorizing "The Little Black Dress" and creating complementary floral designs. Enjoy a fun and whimsical evening watching Bill combine his knowledge of fashion retailing and floral design to create unique flower arrangements and accessorize a mannequin dressed in a little…
Find out more »Gathering Greens
Annual gathering greens in preparation for our Wreath Workshop. Bring your clippers and large plastic bags and prepare to scope the wooded area and clip laurel and other greens that will embellish the wreaths and swags that will be placed on the town buildings and areas including: Town Common, Police Station, Fire Station, Library, Town Hall, and Lawrence Barn. We finish our morning with a light lunch.
Find out more »May 2020
Annual Plant Sale
Our annual plant sale is our main fundraiser held in the Hollis Town Common. Please see details listed separately.
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