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SUMMARY:Granby Wildflower Meadow Pocket Meadow Planting Day
DESCRIPTION:Let’s spend some time outdoors together creating a masterpiece. No experience needed\, just a willingness to get your hands a little dirty and be part of something that will bloom for years to come! Please register in advance: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BADA628AAFFC07-62480883-pocket
URL:https://cthort.org/event/granby-wildflower-meadow-pocket-meadow-planting-day/
LOCATION:Granby Wildflower Meadow\, 175 Salmon Brook Street\, Granby\, CT\, 06035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Hartford County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T173000
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SUMMARY:Heirloom Pressed Botanical Art Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join pressed botanical artist Marguerite Alpert for a creative and relaxing evening exploring the art of preserving nature. Learn techniques to press gorgeous fresh flowers using a traditional wooden flower press that is yours to keep\, then design your own original composition using a curated selection of botanicals from Marguerite’s gardens and foraging trips. \nBring your ideas—and a favorite flower and friend\, if you’d like 🌼🌼
URL:https://cthort.org/event/heirloom-pressed-botanical-art-workshop/
LOCATION:Heirloom Market\, 263 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Community,Hartford County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marguerite Alpert":MAILTO:Info@thefloweredpress.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T201158Z
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SUMMARY:Gardens by the Sea Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Gardens by the Sea (June 12 & 13\, 10-4 both days) is a self-guided garden tour through the historic Borough of Stonington. Experience the beauty hidden beyond its garden gates and explore waterfront vistas\, terraced landscapes\, and enchanted pocket gardens\, designed in styles ranging from formal to eclectic. The tour will showcase 9-10 gardens\, as well as several ribbon gardens. \nThe tour is distinctive for its botanical plant labels\, and this year\, many gardens will feature experts\, such as a Master Gardener\, horticulturist\, or landscape designer\, to share insights and answer questions. “Plein Air” artists will be painting in selected gardens. In addition\, there will be a tented Marketplace on Wadawanuck Square featuring garden-inspired items\, clothing\, jewelry\, and home decor. \nAll gardens are within a half mile of each other\, and free parking will be available. Tickets are available at www.stoningtongardenclub.org/garden-tour for $50 until June 9; after that tickets will be available onsite the days of the tour for $65. The event is rain or shine and tickets are non-refundable.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/gardens-by-the-sea-garden-tour/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:Wadawanuck Square\, 20 Broad Street\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378
CATEGORIES:Community,New London County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stonington Garden Club":MAILTO:sgcgtourinfo@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T170000
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SUMMARY:Essex Garden Club Hidden Gardens Tour
DESCRIPTION:$35 in advance\, $40 day of tour \nThe 2026 Hidden Gardens Tour marks the kickoff of the Essex Garden Club’s 75th year\, inviting visitors to explore a curated collection of eight private gardens in the Essex villages of Ivoryton and Centerbrook.  \nPace yourself as you enjoy these unique New England gardens including a surprise roof-top garden of a prominent local business. June blooms featuring roses\, peonies\, bleeding hearts\, irises\, and wisteria-clad pergolas blend in well with shady woodland gardens of hostas\, native wildflowers\, and carpets of ferns and moss. Water features can be seen on this garden tour – from koi fishponds to a fishing ladder that encourages fish to swim upstream. Seasonal vegetable and cutting gardens are enclosed in a variety of square foot features. Patio and fire pit spaces are tucked away to enjoy the gardens day and night. Venture through gardens\, weaving along paths to some fun features such as a chicken coop turned into a resting spot\, or a gaggle of runner ducks excited to meet you. For the rock lover\, a cascading riverbed runs from top to bottom in one of the gardens. \nPick up your tickets and hidden garden listings at the Ivoryton Gazebo (opposite the Ivoryton Library)\, then proceed with the tour of  these beautiful gardens. \nRain or shine. Non-refundable. No dogs.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/essex-garden-club-hidden-gardens-tour/2026-06-13/1/
LOCATION:Ivoryton Gazebo (opposite Ivoryton Library)\, 100 Main Street\, Ivoryton\, CT\, 06442
CATEGORIES:Community,Middlesex County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Essex Garden Club":MAILTO:essexgardenclubct@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T160000
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CREATED:20260410T204136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T204136Z
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SUMMARY:Plant Sale-Down to Earth Garden Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our biennial plant sale. Our plant sale is on Saturday\, June 13th from 8:30am to 4:00pm or unless all plants are sold early. The sale will be held at the South Windsor Library on Sullivan Avenue. The beautiful perennials are plants dug from our members’ gardens. Most plants are priced $5\, with shrubs and trees priced slightly higher.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/plant-sale-down-to-earth-garden-club/
LOCATION:South Windsor Public Library\, 1550 Sullivan Ave\, South Windsor\, CT\, 06074
CATEGORIES:Community,Hartford County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Down to Earth Garden Club":MAILTO:down.to.earth@cox.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T120000
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SUMMARY:The AWE Program Mindful Bonsai Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free workshop exploring the principles of bonsai and the art of cultivating miniature trees. Participants will learn foundational techniques while discovering how tending bonsai can become a grounding mindfulness practice rooted in care\, patience\, and intention. Leave with practical skills and a deeper connection to nature through thoughtful\, attentive stewardship.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/the-awe-program-mindful-bonsai-workshop/
LOCATION:183 Windsor Ave. Windsor\, CT 06095\, 183 Windsor Ave\, Windsor\, CT\, 06095\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Hartford County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Keney Park Sustainability Project":MAILTO:info@aweprograms.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T150000
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CREATED:20260217T193039Z
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SUMMARY:Hidden Gardens Tour
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Hidden Gardens Tour marks the kickoff of the Essex Garden Club’s 75th year\, inviting visitors to explore a curated collection of eight private gardens in Ivoryton and Centerbrook. You’ll start at the Ivoryton library to pick up you tickets and hidden gardens listings and then proceed at your own pace.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/hidden-gardens-tour/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Community,Middlesex County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T081007
CREATED:20260219T231618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T201158Z
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SUMMARY:Gardens by the Sea Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Gardens by the Sea (June 12 & 13\, 10-4 both days) is a self-guided garden tour through the historic Borough of Stonington. Experience the beauty hidden beyond its garden gates and explore waterfront vistas\, terraced landscapes\, and enchanted pocket gardens\, designed in styles ranging from formal to eclectic. The tour will showcase 9-10 gardens\, as well as several ribbon gardens. \nThe tour is distinctive for its botanical plant labels\, and this year\, many gardens will feature experts\, such as a Master Gardener\, horticulturist\, or landscape designer\, to share insights and answer questions. “Plein Air” artists will be painting in selected gardens. In addition\, there will be a tented Marketplace on Wadawanuck Square featuring garden-inspired items\, clothing\, jewelry\, and home decor. \nAll gardens are within a half mile of each other\, and free parking will be available. Tickets are available at www.stoningtongardenclub.org/garden-tour for $50 until June 9; after that tickets will be available onsite the days of the tour for $65. The event is rain or shine and tickets are non-refundable.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/gardens-by-the-sea-garden-tour/2026-06-13/
LOCATION:Wadawanuck Square\, 20 Broad Street\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378
CATEGORIES:Community,New London County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stonington Garden Club":MAILTO:sgcgtourinfo@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T081007
CREATED:20260327T205221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T205559Z
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SUMMARY:Essex Garden Club Hidden Gardens Tour
DESCRIPTION:$35 in advance\, $40 day of tour \nThe 2026 Hidden Gardens Tour marks the kickoff of the Essex Garden Club’s 75th year\, inviting visitors to explore a curated collection of eight private gardens in the Essex villages of Ivoryton and Centerbrook.  \nPace yourself as you enjoy these unique New England gardens including a surprise roof-top garden of a prominent local business. June blooms featuring roses\, peonies\, bleeding hearts\, irises\, and wisteria-clad pergolas blend in well with shady woodland gardens of hostas\, native wildflowers\, and carpets of ferns and moss. Water features can be seen on this garden tour – from koi fishponds to a fishing ladder that encourages fish to swim upstream. Seasonal vegetable and cutting gardens are enclosed in a variety of square foot features. Patio and fire pit spaces are tucked away to enjoy the gardens day and night. Venture through gardens\, weaving along paths to some fun features such as a chicken coop turned into a resting spot\, or a gaggle of runner ducks excited to meet you. For the rock lover\, a cascading riverbed runs from top to bottom in one of the gardens. \nPick up your tickets and hidden garden listings at the Ivoryton Gazebo (opposite the Ivoryton Library)\, then proceed with the tour of  these beautiful gardens. \nRain or shine. Non-refundable. No dogs.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/essex-garden-club-hidden-gardens-tour/2026-06-13/2/
LOCATION:Ivoryton Gazebo (opposite Ivoryton Library)\, 100 Main Street\, Ivoryton\, CT\, 06442
CATEGORIES:Community,Middlesex County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Essex Garden Club":MAILTO:essexgardenclubct@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T081007
CREATED:20260305T212343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T212407Z
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SUMMARY:South Windsor Garden Tour and Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Come smell the flowers! Down to Earth Garden Club and Watershed History Collective host a South Windsor Garden Tour. Visit 6 beautiful gardens. Tickets are $20 in advance\, $25 on the day of the tour. Tickets and information: https://www.swgardenclub.org/garden-tour. \nSaturday\, June 13- 8:30-4\,  Plant sale -SW Public Library-front lawn. Sunday\, June 14- 9:30-4 – Garden Tour
URL:https://cthort.org/event/south-windsor-garden-tour-and-plant-sale/
LOCATION:South Windsor Public Library\, 1550 Sullivan Ave\, South Windsor\, CT\, 06074
CATEGORIES:Community,Hartford County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Down to Earth Garden Club/Watershed History Collective":MAILTO:down.to.earth@cox.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T081007
CREATED:20260414T171208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T174041Z
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SUMMARY:Screening of “The Extraordinary Caterpillar”
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for a screening of Homegrown National Park’s “The Extraordinary Caterpillar” on Monday\, June 22 at 6:30 pm featuring Doug Tallamy\, Sam Jaffee and David Wagner. It will be held at Avon Free Library\, 281 Country Club Road in Avon. \nThis event is part of Avon’s “Growing a Greener Community” initiative and is sponsored by the Garden Club of Avon\, Avon Land Trust\, Clean Energy Commission\, and the Avon Library. \nFree to attend. Register at www.avonctlibrary.info
URL:https://cthort.org/event/screening-of-the-extraordinary-caterpillar/
LOCATION:Avon Free Public Library\, 281 Country Club Rd.\, Avon\, CT\, 06001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Hartford County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Garden Club of Avon":MAILTO:https://www.gardenclubofavonct.org/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T081007
CREATED:20260415T205200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T205200Z
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SUMMARY:The AWE Program Wings & Wildflowers Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free\, hands-on workshop exploring monarch butterflies\, native plant ecosystems\, and the impact of invasive species. Participants will learn how intentional planting supports pollinators and strengthens local biodiversity while gaining practical knowledge of native species and habitat creation. Discover how small planting choices can make a meaningful impact on resilient\, thriving ecosystems. \nThis workshop will be led by Valerie Allgrove\, a well-practiced gardener and master trapper with extensive experience in wildlife stewardship\, native plant education\, and ecological balance.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/the-awe-program-wings-wildflowers-workshop/
LOCATION:183 Windsor Ave. Windsor\, CT 06095\, 183 Windsor Ave\, Windsor\, CT\, 06095\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Hartford County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Keney Park Sustainability Project":MAILTO:info@aweprograms.org
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