The New England School of Gardening at Tower Hill provides a comprehensive schedule of ongoing Adult Education Classes & Programs, including workshops, lectures and demonstrations, Symposia, Trips and Tours, and a schedule of Youth gardening programs at Tower Hill Farm School --all to facilitate our mission.

Most programs occur at the Stoddard Education and Visitor Center. If you would like to register for one of the programs, or have a hard-copy version of Learn With Us!, the NESOG class & program schedule, please call the Education Department at 508.869.6111, x124 or e-mail Education Secretary Maurita Bernier at registrar@towerhillbg.org


Read about Tower Hill's Youth Gardening Program in the Community Advocate


Learn About the Asian Longhorned Beetle
(Anoplophora glabripennis)
If you see this destructive pest report it to:
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• or call the Pest Hotline (617) 626-1799
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Download Tower Hill's Fall 2010 newsletter/course guide


Youth Education Coordinator
Ann Marie Pilch
apilch@towerhillbg.org

Read Community Advocate
article about Ann Marie's visit to the Peaslee School in Northboro where she helped children make miniterrariums!

Reminder, when you sign up for a class, you have access to the gardens, Twigs Cafe, Library and Shop for that day. Please be sure to sign up early!

Program Perspectives Fall 2010
Search this page or click on Learn To Grow above to link to programs and events calendar with option to register, above.

Upcoming Youth Programs, Fall 2010

School Program Volunteer Orientation
PDEV 10001 , Thursday, September 23, 9:30-11:30 A.M.
Do you enjoy children and nature? Would you like to learn more about plants with other curious adults? Come find out what's involved in leading school children in outdoor explorations in our beautiful gardens and woods.

Take A Child Outside Week
September 24-30, 2010
Tower Hill Botanic Garden is pleased to continue as a partner in this international initiative “to help children across the country develop a better understanding and appreciation of the environment in which they live, and a burgeoning enthusiasm for its exploration”, inspired by Richard Louv's book Last Child in the Woods. Visit www.takeachildoutside.org for more information or, better yet, visit Tower Hill, pick up a scavenger hunt, and take a child outside to explore and connect with the natural world of our gardens, fields, pond and woods!

Putting the Youth Gardens to Bed
CHCL 10014: Saturday, October 16, 9 A.M. - 12 noon
Help us prepare the Youth Gardens for the next year's season and learn more about the Youth Gardening Program. Scouts and other volunteer groups are welcome - admission to the garden is free when you volunteer. Snacks will be provided and everyone will go home with a pumpkin, gourd or winter squash, and maybe more.

Garden Discovery Programs for Ages 3-5 with Adult
CHCL 10013: Wednesdays, 10 - 11 A.M.
October 13: Autumn Leaves
November 10: Seeds Travel
December 8: Winter's on its way!
Per Class: Members $3, Non-Members $6, per adult/child pair
Series: Members $7.50, Non-Members $15, per adult/child pair
These programs are designed for children ages 3-5 and their parent, grandparent or caregiver. We'll begin inside with a simple craft and storytime. Then we'll step outside for a short walk to discover the new colors and shapes of fall and early winter in the garden! Please preregister

NESOG Class and Program Cancellation Policies
The decision to hold a program is based on the number of registrants one week prior to the program. If it is necessary for the Society to cancel a class due to insufficient registration, you will receive a full refund. Every attempt will be made to notify you regarding the status of your class. 
Refunds: Should you choose to withdraw your registration you must notify the Registrar (Ext. 124). Withdrawal notifications BEFORE five working days prior to scheduled class will receive a refund minus a $5 dollar handling fee. NO REFUNDS OFFERED for withdrawals from classes or programs WITHIN 5 working days prior to scheduled class.
Weather Cancellations: Class cancellations due to inclement weather are announced by recorded message. If you think that your class may have been canceled or postponed, please call the Tower Hill Botanic Garden at (508) 869-6111. Press 5 on your touch tone phone for program updates.
Confirmations: Confirmations for program registrations are sent only if special instruction is required. If you require a confirmation, please call the Education department at (508) 869-6111 Ext. 124

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