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SUMMARY:Gardeners of Simsbury Speaker Series: Update on Invasive Species by Rose Hiskes
DESCRIPTION:Join the Gardeners of Simsbury as they host Rose Hiskes to discuss invasive Species updates. Learn about these pests and how they affect your garden.  Register here: https://simsbury.librarycalendar.com/event/gardeners-simsbury-speaker-series-update-invasive-species-rose-hiskes-73773 \nRose Hiskes works as a diagnostician and horticulturist at The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station\, Valley Laboratory\, in Windsor\, CT.  Rose has a bachelor’s degree in agriculture from the University of Illinois and a master’s degree in plant science from the University of Connecticut.  She has worked in the green industry for over 30 years.  Some of her horticultural interests are insects\, flower gardening and invasive plants.  She is a volunteer with the Connecticut Invasive Plant Working Group
URL:https://cthort.org/event/gardeners-of-simsbury-speaker-series-update-on-invasive-species-by-rose-hiskes/
LOCATION:Simsbury Public Library\, 725 Hopmeadow St.\, Simsbury\, CT\, 06070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Gardeners of Simsbury":MAILTO:gardeners0607@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T193000
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SUMMARY:Wildflower Folklore
DESCRIPTION:The Suburban Garden Club of Cheshire January meeting will be held on January 21\, 2026. The topic of the presentation is Wildflower Folklore and will be given by Ken Elkins who is Director of Education and Partnerships at the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary in Southbury. His talk will include how to identify different wildflowers\, their characteristics\, habitats\, and blooming seasons. In addition he will speak about the rich history\, mythology\, and cultural significance surrounding various wildflowers.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/wildflower-folklore/
LOCATION:Cheshire Senior Center located at 240 Maple Street\, Cheshire CT\, 240 Maple Street\, Cheshire\, CT\, 06410
CATEGORIES:Community,New Haven County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T130000
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SUMMARY:ZOOM CALL with Grace and Pat Stamile\, award-winning daylily hybridizers
DESCRIPTION:One-hour ZOOM call with pictures and talk. ZOOM CALL with  For more information\, email rg-nisley@sbcglobal.net. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://cthort.org/event/zoom-call-with-grace-and-pat-stamile-award-winning-daylily-hybridizers/
LOCATION:CT Daylily Society
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T203000
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SUMMARY:Personal Habitat: 30 Years of Wildlife Gardening with Julie Zickefoose 1/15/26
DESCRIPTION:Julie Zickefoose\nPersonal Habitat: 30 Years of Wildlife Gardening\nJan. 15\, 2026\, 7pm\nZoom only\nMembers will receive the Zoom link the Sunday before the talk.\nFree for members; $10 for non-members (register here) \nJoin author/artist Julie Zickefoose in a retrospective of 30 years of habitat enhancement on her 80-acre parcel in the Appalachian foothills of southeast Ohio. \nThis virtual garden tour showcases the stunning beauty of one place\, deeply loved and closely observed\, where thoughtful stewardship has made all the difference. You’ll come away full of ideas for your own space\, no matter how small. \nJulie Zickefoose is a writer who illustrates her own books: Saving Jemima\, Baby Birds\, The Bluebird Effect\, and Natural Gardening for Birds. She fights invasive plants\, gardens\, does a bit of songbird rehabilitation\, and is advising editor for BWD Magazine\, to which she’s contributed since 1986. She is currently writing about Carolina wrens\, tiny geniuses. \nFree for members; $10 for non-members (register here)
URL:https://cthort.org/event/personal-habitat-30-years-of-wildlife-gardening-with-julie-zickefoose-1-15-26/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Speaker Meetings
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T110000
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SUMMARY:Garden Club of Brookfield: Food Share Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Donna Katsuranis\, Brookfield neighbor and a UCONN Advanced Master Gardener\, is our first speaker of the new year. She will present about the value and practice of “food-share” gardening in our town and state.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/garden-club-of-brookfield-food-share-gardening-2/
LOCATION:Valley Presbyterian Church Brookfield CT\, 21 West Whisconier Road\, Brookfield\, CT\, 06804
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Garden Club of Brookfield":MAILTO:brookfieldgardenclub@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T200713Z
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SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cthort.org/event/board-meeting-4/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Board Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T120000
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SUMMARY:Gardening with Mosses
DESCRIPTION:At its monthly meeting\, Leete’s Island Garden Club will host Christine Cook\, owner of Mossaics Ecological Landscape Design. Christine will explore moss ecology\, horticulture and a wide range ideas on how moss may be utilized in the garden. Guests are welcome at this free event. Contact 203-453-0780 with questions or to register.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/gardening-with-mosses/
LOCATION:Nathanael Greene Community Center\, 32 Church Street\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T150000
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SUMMARY:"House Plants"
DESCRIPTION:Wallingford Garden Club will hold the January 2006 meeting on the 13th.  The program will be held at the first Congregational Church\, 23 South Main Street. The program is ‘House Plants’ by presenter Karla Dalley at 11:00.  Karla is a lecturer\, garden columnist\, and author. She will be speaking about planting and how to take care of house plants. Following the program will be a BYO lunch with dessert and coffee/tea available by the Club.  A WGC business meeting will follow.  Open to the public. $5 donation is welcome.  Parking is available off Center Street and/or beyond Town Hall public parking area.  For more information\, please call 203-269-2653.   www.wallingfordgardenclub.com
URL:https://cthort.org/event/house-plants/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church\, 23 South Main Street\, WALLINGFORD\, CT\, 06492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,New Haven County
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ORGANIZER;CN="WallingfordGardenClub":MAILTO:eleanortessmer87@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251215
DTSTAMP:20260418T095234
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Christmas in Maine! December 12-14\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:December 12-14\, 2025\n3 Day(s) | 4 Meals \nHighlights \n-Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens – ‘Gardens Aglow!’ Festival \n-Portland Stage Theater Evening Performance: ‘A Christmas Carol’ \n-Portland Museum of Art: Winslow Homer \n-Time at Kennebunkport Holiday Prelude \n-Two Nights Hotel Accommodations at the Westin Portland Harborview Hotel \n-Two Buffet Breakfasts & Two Dinners \n-Friendship Tours Escort \nItinerary \nDay 1 \nDay 1: Off to a Festive Start! Pack your bags and your holiday spirit – we’re heading north to Portland\, Maine for our enchanting annual holiday escape! Our home for the next two nights is the luxurious Westin Portland Harborview\, perfectly situated for festive fun. On the way\, we’ll make a sweet stop at Len Libby Candies\, where you’ll find delicious treats and the world’s only life-sized chocolate moose – yes\, really! This evening\, savor the season with our Welcome Holiday Dinner\, followed by a heartwarming performance of the timeless classic ‘A Christmas Carol’ at the Portland Stage Theater. Let the magic of the holidays begin! Included: Dinner \nDay 2 \nDay 2: Art\, Lights & Holiday Delights Wake up to a day full of culture and wonder. We begin with a docent-led tour of the Portland Museum of Art\, home to a stunning collection of American\, European\, and contemporary works – including a special exhibit by Winslow Homer\, one of Maine’s most iconic artists. Enjoy free time afterward to explore more of the museum\, enjoy lunch at your leisure\, or do a little shopping in the charming museum gift shop. As the sun sets\, we’re off to the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens for the dazzling ‘Gardens Aglow’ – New England’s largest holiday light display! Over 650\,000 lights transform the gardens into a glowing winter wonderland. It’s pure magic! We’ll enjoy dinner on the way back to Portland Included: Breakfast\, Dinner \nDay 3 \nDay 3: Kennebunkport Holiday Prelude – A Town Like No Other! We wrap up our holiday adventure with a trip to Kennebunkport\, named #2 Christmas Town in America by HGTV! The town’s Holiday Prelude celebration is straight out of a snow globe – think festive craft fairs\, twinkling decorations\, charming boutiques\, and cozy cafés. We’ll arrive in time for the famous Pooch Parade and a very special appearance by Santa arriving on a firetruck! After some free time to explore\, shop\, and enjoy lunch on your own\, we’ll board our motorcoach for the journey home – with hearts full of cheer and perhaps a few extra shopping bags. And of course\, we’ll celebrate one more time with our Motorcoach Holiday Party on the way back! Included: Breakfast \n 
URL:https://cthort.org/event/christmas-in-maine-december-12-14-2025/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T200000
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CREATED:20251023T195828Z
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SUMMARY:Tallamy and Weaner: A Season by Season Guide to Plant-Wildlife Connections (Fall Virtual Series)
DESCRIPTION:To support native birds and pollinators you need native plants. For those plants to thrive\, you need to know how to plant\, arrange\, and manage them. And to optimize the wildlife benefits\, those plants must provide habitat throughout the year. In this presentation\, entomologist & wildlife ecologist Doug Tallamy and landscape designer Larry Weaner will illustrate an all too rare\, integrated approach to habitat creation on residential properties. In an alternating series of presentations\, they will connect plants\, wildlife\, and their specific seasonal needs to illustrate the dynamic landscapes that this integrated approach can provide. They will conclude by comparing notes on their personal experience\, interacting with plants and wildlife on their respective home landscapes.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/tallamy-weaner/
LOCATION:https://cthort.org/event/tallamy-weaner/
CATEGORIES:Community,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T095234
CREATED:20250612T235737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T235842Z
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SUMMARY:The Growth of Trees: A Journey Through Time with Michael Wojtech 11/20/25
DESCRIPTION:Michael Wojtech\nThe Growth of Trees: A Journey Through Time\nNov. 20\, 2025\, 7pm\nOn Zoom and in person at Elmwood Community Center\n1106 New Britain Avenue\nWest Hartford\nMembers will receive the Zoom link the Sunday before the talk.\nFree for members; $10 for non-members (register here) \nNo single view of a tree is a fixed snapshot in time that tells a complete story. Join Michael and discover how trees grow\, reproduce\, and interact with their environment across days\, weeks\, seasons\, and years and over varying spatial scales—from the intricate details of buds\, flowers\, leaves\, and bark that we use for species identification to the collaborative roles of trees in ecosystems. Experience the function and beauty of characteristics such as peeling bark\, overwintering buds\, lobed or toothed leaves\, flowers by the thousands\, and seeds that fly on the wind. \nMichael strives to share the science and beauty of natural history in an accessible and compelling fashion through presentations\, participatory activities\, and outdoor exploration. He writes and teaches about the structure\, growth processes\, and ecology of trees—including their bark\, buds\, leaves\, roots\, and wood—for audiences at all levels of experience. He explores how knowing the natural history of the places we live\, and love\, fosters connection and the feeling of home. \nMichael earned his master’s degree in Conservation Biology from Antioch University New England in Keene\, NH. He is the author of Bark: A Field Guide to Trees of the Northeast and co-author of Drawing Leaves and Trees: Observing and Sketching the Natural World.  \nFree for members; $10 for non-members (register here)
URL:https://cthort.org/event/the-growth-of-trees-a-journey-through-time-with-michael-wojtech-11-20-25/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Speaker Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T095234
CREATED:20251106T162908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T172003Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Cards and Tags: A Festive Printing Workshop with Joanne Wasti
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season with handmade charm! In this festive\, hands-on workshop\, you’ll design and carve your own original linoleum blocks to create unique holiday cards and gift tags. Learn to work with positive and negative space as you sketch your design\, then use simple hand tools to bring it to life in print. A variety of colored inks will be available for experimenting with color and style\, and all materials\, including two linoleum blocks (one for cards\, and a smaller one for tags) will be provided. Your reusable blocks are yours to take home\, perfect for future printing or even making your own wrapping paper. No experience necessary\, just bring your creativity! All levels welcome\, and holiday treats will be on hand to keep spirits bright. \nJoanne Wasti has been an art educator for over twenty years. She’s worked as a museum educator at the Guggenheim Museum and as a teaching artist for various arts organizations in NYC\, the San Francisco Bay Area and Litchfield County. Painting and collage are her main media\, but her passion is teaching people of all ages to let go of their fear of art making and tap into their own creativity. She’s a founding board member of the Kent Curiosity Lab and works to promote access to the arts for all children. \nHHG Members: $105.00 (includes $15 required materials fee) \nNon-members: $125.00 (includes $15 required materials fee)
URL:https://cthort.org/event/holiday-cards-and-tags-a-festive-printing-workshop-with-joanne-wasti/
LOCATION:Hollister House Garden\, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road\, Washington\, CT\, 06759
CATEGORIES:Community,Litchfield County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hollister House Garden":MAILTO:office@hollisterhousegarden.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T161500
DTSTAMP:20260418T095234
CREATED:20251022T174845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T171622Z
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SUMMARY:CACIWC Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Connecticut Association of Conservation and Inland Wetlands Commissions\, Inc. (CACIWC) invites you to its 2025 Annual Meeting & Environmental Conference on Sat.\, November 15 from 8am-4:15pm. The conference will be held at the Courtyard by Marriott Cromwell\, 4 Sebethe Drive\, Cromwell. \nRegister for a full day of educational workshops\, informative displays\, and special keynote presentations. Register here.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/caciwc-conference/
LOCATION:Courtyard by Marriott Cromwell\, 4 Sebethe Drive\, Cromwell\, CT\, 06416
CATEGORIES:Community,Middlesex County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T151500
DTSTAMP:20260418T095234
CREATED:20251022T174845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T171439Z
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SUMMARY:2025 UConn Native Plants and Pollinators Conference
DESCRIPTION:The fifth biennial UConn Native Plants and Pollinators conference will be held Thursday\, November 13\, 2025\, from 8:45 a.m.-3:15 pm\, at the UConn Student Union Ballroom (Room 330)\, 2100 Hillside Road\, Storrs\, CT. \nJoin us for an exciting day of presentations featuring current science-based research and information on supporting pollinators in managed landscapes. Learn how native plants support pollinator health throughout the year! This program is designed for growers and other green industry professionals\, landscape service providers\, landscape architects and designers\, town commissions\, municipalities\, and home gardeners.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/2025-uconn-native-plants-and-pollinators-conference/
LOCATION:University of Connecticut\, 2100 Hillside Road\, Room 330\, Storrs\, CT
CATEGORIES:Community,Tolland County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T095234
CREATED:20250624T215203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T200549Z
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SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cthort.org/event/board-meeting-3/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Board Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T161500
DTSTAMP:20260418T095234
CREATED:20251023T195719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T171339Z
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SUMMARY:Utilizing Natural Disturbances in the Establishment and Maintenance of Prairie Vegetation (Fall Virtual Series)
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will explore how natural disturbances\, such as grazing and fire\, can be valuable tools in the establishment and maintenance of prairie ecosystems. We’ll delve into how grazing by herbivores influences plant diversity and structure\, while fire serves as a natural disturbance that promotes the dominance of grasses and prevents woody plant encroachment. By understanding these interconnected processes\, we can appreciate their role in shaping vibrant\, resilient prairies. The discussion will also touch on how these ecological forces contribute to soil health\, biodiversity\, and the overall sustainability of prairie landscapes. To conclude the program\, Larry Weaner will join Chad Bitler to discuss ways to overcome the practical difficulties of incorporating these strategies outside of agricultural or ecological restoration settings. These will  include the potential availability of new landscape services and equipment that can provide mechanized facsimiles of the processes described in the program.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/utilizing-natural-disturbances-in-the-establishment-and-maintenance-of-prairie-vegetation-fall-virtual-series/
LOCATION:https://cthort.org/event/utilizing-natural-disturbances-in-the-establishment-and-maintenance-of-prairie-vegetation-fall-virtual-series/
CATEGORIES:Community,Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251124
DTSTAMP:20260418T095234
CREATED:20250213T220020Z
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SUMMARY:Gardens and Temples of Japan with C. Colston Burrell - Main Tour + Post Tour Nov 5\, 2025 - Nov 23\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open!\nGardens and Temples of Tokyo and Kyoto\nNovember 4—15\, 2025\nPost Tour: Gardens and Temples of Shikoku and Hiroshima\nNovember 15—23\nEscorted by Cole Burrell and Maurice Horn\nTOUR HIGHLIGHTS: \n\nVisit four storied cities: Tokyo\, Kamakura\, Gotemba\, and Kyoto\nLearn about the art of Japanese gardening from a master in the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo\nIn Tokyo\, tour Koishikawa Korakuen\, Hamarikyu Garden\, and Mejii Jingu\nPeruse art and explore history in Tokyo’s Nezu Museum and the Hakone Museum of Art and Moss Garden\nWeave through the streets of Ginza\, one of Tokyo’s top shopping districts famous for stores such as Ginza Mitsukoshi Department Store\nTour three botanical gardens: Hakone Botanical Gardens of Wetlands\, Kyoto Botanical Garden\, and Manyo Botanical Garden\nBehold the Great Buddha of Kamakura\nEnjoy the autumn colors on a scenic drive to view Mt. Fuji\nWalk in the footsteps of history through ten temple gardens including Ginkakuji\, Todai-ji\, Tenryu-ji\, and Kinkaku-ji – famous for the Golden Pavilion\nEnjoy four sumptuous dinners\, including cocktails and a farewell dinner at a local restaurant\n\n \nTOUR DURATION:\n10 Nights / 11 Days\nLand Only Tour Price\nPricing for 15-19 Travelers\n$7\,775.00 Land Price — Double Occupancy\n$1\,015.00 Single Supplement \nPricing for 20-22 Travelers\n$6\,885.00 Land Price — Double Occupancy\n$1\,015.00 Single Supplement \nTour price is based on a minimum of 15 travelers\nFewer than 15 travelers may result in a surcharge\nItinerary subject to change without notice \n \nTOUR INCLUSIONS:\n– Airport transfers\n– Ten nights hotel accommodations\n– Breakfast daily\n– Four lunches\n– Welcome and farewell dinners plus two additional meals\n– Sightseeing and transportation as outlined in the program itinerary\n– Escort throughout tour—C. Colston Burrell\n– Expert local guide—Maurice Horn\n– Water and snacks\n– Admissions to all gardens and venues\n– Bullet Train to Kyoto with Japanese Escort\n– Gratuities to your tour escort and guide\n– Gratuities to your local drivers and guides\n– Hotel taxes and service charges \nTour information: www.friendshiptours.net/tours/gardens-of-japan\nFor more general information\, go to www.friendshiptours.net/ \n 
URL:https://cthort.org/event/gardens-and-temples-of-japan-with-c-colston-burrell-main-tour-post-tour-nov-5-2025-nov-23-2025/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T095234
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SUMMARY:The Great Pumpkin at Hill-Stead
DESCRIPTION:The Halloween fun won’t over on Oct. 31! Hill-Stead Museum is holding a cozy\, fall-filled afternoon on Sat.\, Nov. 1 from 1-4pm. Dress up in your spookiest costume or your comfiest flannel and enjoy laid-back trick-or-treating\, hayrides\, and plenty of pumpkin smashing. Didn’t snag your favorite Reese’s or Snickers last week? Here’s your second chance! Plus\, say hi to the sheep and give your old pumpkins (non-painted\, please) a green goodbye by recycling them with us. \nSoak up the cozy charm of fall as October fades into November. It’s the perfect way to keep the festive spirit going just a little bit longer! \nTickets: $5 person. Register. \nPlease drop in anytime between 1pm and 4pm. Pumpkins must be non-painted. Wear comfy shoes for exploring the property.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/the-great-pumpkin-at-hill-stead/
LOCATION:Hill-Stead Museum\, 35 Mountain Road\, Farmington
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T161500
DTSTAMP:20260418T095234
CREATED:20251023T195302Z
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SUMMARY:Seed Mix Formulation for Native Meadows (Fall Virtual Series)
DESCRIPTION:While seed mix formulation can look simple\, long-term meadow success is rooted in a detailed understanding of individual species characteristics\, how to quantify those species\, how they fit together to form a community\, and their roles in the various stages of meadow development. He will also discuss how to overlay various mitigation requirements\, as well as the aesthetic preferences of the client. \nThrough his experience with Larry Weaner Landscape Associates (LWLA) and his encyclopedic knowledge of native plants\, Ethan Dropkin\, MLA\, is uniquely qualified to enhance your ability to design and oversee successful native meadows.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/seed-mix-formulation-for-native-meadows-fall-virtual-series/
LOCATION:https://cthort.org/event/seed-mix-formulation-for-native-meadows-fall-virtual-series/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T095234
CREATED:20251030T201219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T201219Z
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SUMMARY:Have fun and make a difference - join the Symposium Committee!
DESCRIPTION:Have fun and make a difference— join our Symposium Committee! \nOur biennial Symposium is slated for November 2026\, and we’re looking for more folks to help us plan it and bring new ideas to the table. \nThis will be our first in-person Symposium since 2020. That will mean a few more moving parts to manage\, but with your help\, we’re going to make this an event to remember. Help us decide on a theme\, speakers\, location—all the nuts and bolts key to a great day. \nIf you’re new to CT Hort\, our day-long Symposium is designed to inspire\, enlighten\, and educate novice and expert gardeners alike\, through speaker talks\, vendors\, and lively conversation with your fellow horticulture lovers. It’s both fun to plan and \nfun to attend! \nJoin the always dynamic Nancy DuBrule-Clemente\, Symposium committee chair\, and help bring our 2026 CT Hort Symposium to life! \nInterested? Email Mary Anna Martell at office@cthort.org
URL:https://cthort.org/event/have-fun-and-make-a-difference-join-the-symposium-committee/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:2026 Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T095234
CREATED:20250612T235041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T235940Z
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SUMMARY:Putting Your Garden to Bed - Re-thinking the Ritual with Sarah Bailey 10/16/25
DESCRIPTION:Sarah Bailey\nPutting Your Garden to Bed – Re-thinking the Ritual\nOct. 16\, 2025\, 7pm\nOn Zoom and in person at Elmwood Community Center\n1106 New Britain Avenue\nWest Hartford\nMembers will receive the Zoom link the Sunday before the talk.\nFree for members; $10 for non-members (register here) \nTraditionally\, the Fall garden to-do list included clearing your garden spaces to the soil line\, ostensibly to prevent pests and diseases from overwintering. As we learn more about the complex web of the environment we live in\, we are discovering that the traditional “putting the garden to bed” practices can leave our gardens less diverse and robust. There are better steps to take to prepare your garden spaces for the winter and the following growing season—both environmentally and aesthetically. \nSarah Bailey is a Connecticut Certified Horticulturalist and a UConn Extension Advanced Master Gardener. A graduate of the University of Vermont and the UMass Green School\, she has worked in the horticultural industry for the last three decades as\, variously\, a retail nursery manager\, a private gardener and garden designer\, and a consultant for several landscape firms. She recently retired from both the state coordinator and the Hartford County coordinator positions for the UConn Extension Master Gardener program. She has served on the Board of Directors of the CT Horticultural Society and currently serves on the education committees of both the CT Horticultural Society and the CT Nursery and Landscape Association and is an instructor for the Connecticut Certified Horticulturalist program and the UConn Master Gardener program. Sarah gardens in the northern part of the state under the watchful eye of her current border collie\, who digs up mole tunnels for amusement. \nFree for members; $10 for non-members (register here) \n 
URL:https://cthort.org/event/putting-your-garden-to-bed-re-thinking-the-ritual-with-sarah-bailey-10-16-2025/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Speaker Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T095234
CREATED:20250624T214829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T200432Z
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SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cthort.org/event/board-meeting-2/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Board Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251002
DTSTAMP:20260418T095234
CREATED:20250821T212914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T202200Z
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Spend a day at NYBG among the Van Gogh flowers!
DESCRIPTION:CT Hort and Friendship Tours present a special day trip to New York Botanical Garden\nVan Gogh: Painting with Flowers and more! Wed.\, October 1\, 2025\nThe day-long adventure includes: \n\nVan Gogh’s “Painting with Flowers.” Find yourself immersed in botanical displays and large-scale art as you wander through a breathtaking lawn of monumental sunflowers\, and see the expressive masterpieces bloom in recreations made of living flowers.\nA private tour of the LuEsther T. Mertz Library\, one of the world’s premiere collections of botanical literature.\nAn all-garden pass admission\, which includes access to the garden’s outdoor collections\, the Tram Tour\, the Conservatory and more.\nLunch on your own in the café and a chance to shop the garden store.\n\nPricing: $127pp Seniors $130pp (Adults based on 35-50) \nReserve your space by calling Friendship Tours 860.243.1630 or going to https://www.friendshiptours.net/tours/nybg-3-2.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/spend-a-day-at-nybg-among-the-van-gogh-flowers/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T095234
CREATED:20250612T234440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T000028Z
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SUMMARY:Deeply Disturbed: The Emergent Forest of the Future with Peter Del Tredici 9/18/25
DESCRIPTION:Peter Del Trici\nDeeply Disturbed: The Emergent Forest of the Future\nSept. 18\, 2025\, 7pm\nOn Zoom and in person at Elmwood Community Center\n1106 New Britain Avenue\nWest Hartford\nMembers will receive the Zoom link the Sunday before the talk.\nFree for members; $10 for non-members (register here) \nThe northeastern United States is a naturally forested landscape and has been so for thousands of years. In his talk\, Peter Del Tredici will present an overview of the recent history of the forests of the northeast as impacted by natural disasters\, shifting land-use patterns (urbanization and suburban sprawl)\, introduced pests and pathogens\, invasive species\, and climate change. He will speculate on how the “emergent” forests that develop in response to these factors differ from those that have existed in the past and what the implications are for our future landscape. \nPeter Del Tredici holds a BA degree in Zoology from the University of California\, Berkeley (1968) and a Ph.D. in Biology from Boston University (1991). He has been doing research with woody plants since 1972\, first as a research technician at the Harvard Forest in Petersham\, Massachusetts and then for 35 years at the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University in Boston where he worked through 2014 as Plant Propagator\, Curator of the Larz Anderson Bonsai Collection\, Editor of Arnoldia\, Director of Living Collections and finally as Senior Research Scientist. During his time at the Arnold Arboretum\, he has made numerous seed collecting and ecological research expeditions to China\, Japan and Korea. Peter was also an Associate Professor in Practice in the Landscape Architecture Department at the Harvard Graduate School of Design from 1992 through 2016. and taught in the Urban Planning Department at MIT from 2016 through 2019. \nHe has published more than 100 articles on a wide variety of botanical subjects including: the taxonomy and cultivation of Magnolias\, hemlocks (genus Tsuga) and Stewartias\, the history of plant introductions from Japan and China\, and the morphology of basal sprouting (resilience) in temperate trees. His PhD thesis (1991) was on the ecology and evolution of the Ginkgo tree\, and he is now considered a world authority on the ecology and cultivation of this amazing tree. Recently\, his research has focused on climate change and urban ecology which resulted in the publication of the widely acclaimed\, Wild Urban Plants of the Northeast: A Field Guide.  \nIn 2013\, he was awarded the Veitch Gold Medal from The Royal Horticultural Society “in recognition of services given in the advancement of the science and practice of horticulture.” \nFree for members; $10 for non-members (register here)
URL:https://cthort.org/event/deeply-disturbed-the-emergent-forest-of-the-future-with-peter-del-tredici-9-18-2025/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Speaker Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250920
DTSTAMP:20260418T095234
CREATED:20250605T051725Z
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SUMMARY:Trip to New Hampshire Farms for foraging and fun September 16-19\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut and Friendship Tours are hosting a trip to New Hampshire September 16-19 for fun and foraging at farms! \nCome join the fun to tour highlights of New Hampshire in the prime early-fall season. In just four days\, visit farms and gardens\, have a go at foraging and enjoy special meals together with our congenial group of travelers. \nYou’ll spend all three nights at the Hotel Concord centrally located in Concord\, New Hampshire. From there\, you’ll branch out to visit some of New Hampshire’s premium sights.\nJoin the Tour! \n \nClick here for more details and registration information. \nPricing is based on a minimum of 25 passengers \n$1698 Per Person Double\n$2079 Per Person Single\n$75 Non-Member Surcharge Applies \nThe hotel has 7 rooms with two beds\nKing-bedded rooms & Kings with pull-out sofa bed available \nWhat is included? \n$100 Donation to FGCCT Included (non-refundable)\nDeposit $350 per person\nDeluxe Motorcoach Transportation\nThree Nights Hotel Concord\n3 Breakfasts\, 4 Lunches and 2 Dinners\nSightseeing per itinerary\nFriendship Tours Escort\nAll gratuities included\nSnacks and Refreshments provided. \nPickups will be New Haven and Farmington\nCancellation policy: Final Payment due June 27\, 2025\nFrom deposit to June 27\, 2025 fee of $250 pp. June 27-July 25\, 2025\, a fee of $1000 pp is applicable. After July 25\, 2025\, it is non-refundable unless a substitute is provided.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/trip-to-new-hampshire-farms-for-foraging-and-fun-september-16-19-2025/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250920
DTSTAMP:20260418T095234
CREATED:20241029T032252Z
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SUMMARY:Gardens of Southern Italy and the Amalfi Coast • September 9-19\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Wow\, this trip looks just amazing!\nGardens of Southern Italy the Amalfi Coast – Cole Burrell – Final Flyer\nJoin Garden and Nature Tours with C. Colston Burrell\, local guide Guido Gambone\, Friendship Tours and Minnesota State Horticulture Society in Naples\, Italy to begin exploring both iconic and personal gardens in the historic cities\, charming towns and sublime landscapes of Southern Italy and the Amalfi Coast. This bucket-list trip offers exciting opportunities for exploration\, discovery and enjoyment. \nTravel with C. Colston Burrell and Guido Gambone along stunning coastlines above azure waters of the Mediterranean to discover the rich history\, private gardens\, grand villas\, and sumptuous cuisine of Southern Italy and the Amalfi Coast! \nWe begin by exploring the ruins of Pompeii and discovering the charms of Sorrento\, Salerno and Naples\, including markets\, churches\, cathedrals\, artisan shops\, and outdoor cafes. \nOur journey includes visits to Giardino della Minerva\, Villa Cimbrone\, Villa Rufalo and more. On the Isles of Ischia and Capri\, we visit Giardini la Mortella\, Villa Jasmine\, and Villa San Michele. The ruins at Gardens of Ninfa are a fantasyland awaiting discovery. In Rome we visit two iconic gardens\, Villa d’Este and Villa Borghese. \nStunning scenery\, glorious gardens\, delicious meals and warm companionship await. This is a popular tour so register early. \nSee you in Naples!
URL:https://cthort.org/event/gardens-of-southern-italy-and-the-amalfi-coast-september-9-19-2025/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T095234
CREATED:20250529T054029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T013259Z
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SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cthort.org/event/board-meeting/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Board Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T095234
CREATED:20240702T225840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T213257Z
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SUMMARY:Designing for Habitat: From Back Yards to Byways with C. Colston Burrell  June 26\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Designing for Habitat: From Back Yards to Byways with C. Colston Burrell\nJune 26\, 2025\nCOLE WILL JOIN US VIRTUALLY THIS EVENING\, DUE TO UNEXPECTED FLIGHT CANCELLATIONS. \n7 pm\nLive and on Zoom\nMembers will receive the Zoom link the Sunday before the talk.\nFree Center\, 725 Main Street\, Middletown\, CT\nFree for members; $10 for non-members (register here) \nWhat does a garden need to attract and sustain wildlife? How do we meet the aesthetic goals of owners while providing the structure and resources necessary to maintain the insects and birds we love? Can we create healthy habitat with a mixture of native and exotic plants? This lecture explores the possibilities and limitations of designing sustainable habitat gardens at various scales\, from urban spaces to rural retreats. \nColston Burrell is an acclaimed lecturer\, garden designer\, award-winning author and photographer. A certified chlorophyll addict\, Cole is an avid and lifelong plantsman\, gardener and naturalist. He has twice won the American Horticulture Society Book Award for Hellebores: A Comprehensive Guide\, Timber Press\, in 2007\, and for A Gardener’s Encyclopedia of Wildflowers\, Rodale Press\, in 1998. Cole received the Award of Distinction from the Association of Professional Landscape Designers for his work promoting sustainable gardening practices. \nCole is a popular lecturer internationally on topics of design\, plants and ecology. He has shared his love of plants and regional landscapes with professional and amateur audiences for 45 years. He is principal of Native Landscape Design and Restoration\, which specializes in blending nature and culture through artistic design. \nCole has teamed up with Friendship Tours and The Minnesota State Horticultural Society for Garden and Nature Tours with C. Colston Burrell to offer personalized leisure tours to exceptional gardens and natural areas around the globe. His one-of-a-kind tours explore the best private and public gardens and the most ecologically diverse natural areas to create once in a lifetime travel adventures. \nHe has an M.S. in Horticulture from University of Maryland and a Master of Landscape Architecture degree from the University of Minnesota. He is a lecturer in the College of Architecture and Landscape Architecture at the University of Virginia\, where he teaches about plants and their ecological connections to natural systems and cultural landscapes.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/designing-for-habitat-from-back-yards-to-byways-with-c-colston-burrell-june-19-2025/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Speaker Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T095234
CREATED:20240528T220137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T222027Z
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SUMMARY:June Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Location TBD.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/june-board-meeting/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Board Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T095234
CREATED:20250116T222829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T001448Z
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SUMMARY:Save the Date! Plant Sale & Auction returns on Friday\, May 16\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Click here for the CT Hort 2025 Spring Auction flyer. \nConnecticut Horticultural Society’s annual Plant Sale & Auction returns on Friday\, May 16 from 6:30-9pm at Bethany Covenant Church in Berlin\, CT\, and will include an unusual collection of plants and shrubs. \nDoors open at 6:00pm with a plant sale and silent auction of perennials\, annuals\, vegetables\, herbs\, shrubs and silent auction treasures from local growers\, wholesalers\, and businesses\, and ends with a live auction of some eclectic offerings. \nHorticulturalist Nancy DuBrule-Clemente will once again curate and serve as one of the auctioneers\, alongside Jim Sirch and Kevin Wilcox. Together\, they have well over 100 years of experience in the field. \nNancy DuBrule-Clemente is the founder of Natureworks Horticultural Services\, an organic garden center\, landscape design\, consultation\, installation and maintenance service in Northford\, CT that she started in 1983. She is also the author of Succession of Bloom in the Perennial Garden: A Manual for Garden Designers\, Including Shrubs and Vines Often Found in Perennial Gardens and A Country Garden for Your Backyard: Projects\, Plans & Plantings for a Country Look. \n \nJim Sirch has been giving lectures on pollinator gardening and propagating native plants from seed for over 20 years. He is on the board of the Connecticut Horticultural Society and founded the Beardsley-Maritime Chapter of FrogWatch\, a national citizen science program. A CT Master Gardener\, Jim serves as vice president of the CT Hort Board of Directors and co-founded the Hamden Public Library’s Pollinator Seed Library. He recently retired working as Education Coordinator at the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History. \nKevin Wilcox is CT Hort’s resident horticulturist and has more than 30 years of experience in the field. An accomplished and sought-after lecturer\, he has presented to plant societies and garden clubs on a wide range of gardening topics as well as specific groups of plants\, including rhododendrons\, Japanese maples\, and conifers. He has served on the CT Hort Board of Directors and is the vice president of the CT Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society. \nThose who attended last year will remember that the auction included dozens of shade plants from CT Hort member Judy King’s amazing garden. This year\, there will be another round of shade-loving specimens donated by Ms. King. \nThe silent auction will include a framed image by garden photographer Ellen Hoverkamp. Ellen died at a young age a couple of years ago. \nProceeds from all sales are deposited into the Society’s Scholarship Fund and used to provide scholarships to Plant Science students at the University of Connecticut (since 1959)\, and Naugatuck Valley Community College (since 2011). In addition\, funds in excess of our scholarship commitments will spill over to CT Hort Cares\, our civic grants program. \nAdmission tothe Plant Sale and Auction is $5 and includes refreshments. \nBethany Covenant Church is at 785 Mill Street in Berlin\, CT. For more information\, visit www.cthort.org or email auction@cthort.org. \nCan you provide a donation? Click here for a letter that doubles as a tax receipt. \nStay tuned for more information on volunteering that evening.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/save-the-date-plant-sale-auction-returns-on-friday-may-16-2025/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Auction
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