Step into the fascinating world of plant propagation with Senior Horticulturist Dan Bouchard. This hands-on workshop offers an engaging introduction to the principles of propagation for home gardeners. Learn essential techniques—including seed collecting and sowing, division, layering, and various types of cuttings—through a seasonal lens, with a focus on what’s most effective at this time of year. The practical skills you gain will be valuable year-round, and you’ll have the opportunity to take home any cuttings or propagated materials you produce in a “mini homemade greenhouse”, along with expert tips for successful aftercare.

Please dress appropriately for the weather. Sturdy, comfortable shoes are recommended.

Pre-registration is required. Refunds for this event must be requested 7 days prior to scheduled date. In the event of cancellation, you will be notified via the email address you used to register and refunded in full within 14 business days. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.

Event Cost: $35

Explore the history and future of Moraine Farm, Frederick Law Olmsted’s earliest residential landscape in Beverly, MA and significant Trustee’s property. Moraine Farm was Olmsted’s first master plan for residential country seat and represents a laboratory for ideas that would reach their apotheosis in the Vanderbilt estate in North Carolina, Biltmore. Owned by the same family for generations, Moraine Farm is an exceptionally beautiful landscape now under the stewardship of The Trustees, the oldest and largest land conservation and preservation organization in Massachusetts. Founded in 1891, The Trustees served as a model for the National Trust in England formed four years later. Despite its substantial experience in preservation and public stewardship, the project to preserve and open Moraine Farm presents unique challenges as well as opportunities. This program offers a rare behind the scenes look at a major American landscape project in its earliest stage led by key players in the project.

The day includes a lecture and in-depth tour followed by lunch on site. It will be hosted by staff members of The Trustees overseeing this ambitious project to restore and open this significant historical property to the public, including Cindy Brockway Senior Managing Director of Cultural Resources , Pilar Garro, Property Director, and Jeremy Dick, Senior Stewardship Manager for the North Shore. Registration includes free admission to other Trustee’s owned public gardens including Long Hill in Beverly, MA (10 minutes away) and Stevens-Coolidge House and Gardens in North Andover (30 minutes away). Make it a weekend getaway in New England!

The program is in partnership with The Garden Conservancy. The mission of the Garden Conservancy is to preserve, share, and celebrate America’s gardens and diverse gardening traditions for the education and inspiration of the public.

Pre-registration is required and Space is limited. Refunds must be requested 7 days prior to the event. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.

Event Cost: $120

Ready to Start Your Own Farm or Grow Your Garden Dreams?

Sign up for our 9-week Crop Production Course to grow the practical skills and confidence you need to grow healthy food, care for the soil, and run a successful small farm or garden.

This course is live online every Tuesday from July 8-September 2, 2025. Sessions will be recorded and shared as well.

No prior farming experience is required - all our welcome.

Attendees will receive:
- One-on-one technical assistance from New Entry staff.
- Access to videos, readings, and tools to support your learning.
- A full syllabus outlining weekly topics and assignments.

What Past Participants Said:
“The knowledge was very practical. I appreciated that multiple sustainable methods were discussed, including their pros and cons.”
“I think anyone who’s contemplating starting a farm business should take this course.”

Green Beverly's new Office Hours Series includes 1st Tuesdays at Backbeat Brewing Company from 12p-2p, as part of Backbeat and Value Creation Labs' free monthly "CoFlo meetups" from 8am-4pm (coworking) and 4pm-8pm (networking).

Schedule a mutually convenient meeting time with a Green Beverly staff person (info@greenbeverly.org), or just find us between 12 and 2. Whether you have a sustainability related question, or seek a friendly and unique working environment... join us at Backbeat! Coffee and snacks available for purchase, or feel free to bring your own.

Optional CoFlo registration: https://tally.so/r/w41zZ5

Let Green Beverly know you're coming: info@greenbeverly.org

Learn about Value Creation Labs: https://www.valuecreationlabs.co/

Learn about Backbeat Brewing Company: https://www.backbeatbrewing.com/

No cars allowed! Are you considering replacing four wheels with two? Or even a single wheel? Then this is the event for you! Don't just ditch gas - ditch your car entirely (or at least partially, LOL, this is New England, after all)! Local owners of Personal Electric Vehicles (PEVs), as well as bike shops/dealers, will be on hand to help you learn about getting around this way. Please bring a helmet (everyone) and a parent/guardian to sign the waiver if you are under 18.

On display, and some will be available for test rides:
E-bikes
E-cargo bikes (longtail, front loader/backfiets)
E-scooters
Electric Unicycles
OneWheels
Electric Skateboards

Organizations:
Salem Bicycle and Shared Path Advisory Committee
City of Salem Sustainability & Resiliency Dept.
Boston PEV

Food and beverages will be available for purchase onsite.

Want to showcase your ride? Interested in sponsoring? Have helmets to lend out? Got questions? Please contact Stacy at skilb@salem.com or (978) 745-9595 x41013.

Whether attending or exhibiting, we hope to see you there!

Mass EcoFest's main goal is to create a family-friendly environment free of plastic! Attendees are encouraged to bring their own reusable bags, containers, and water bottles to participate in a day where plastic takes a back seat. Our vendors and food trucks are hand-picked to only include those who champion sustainability through practices such as pre-cycling, using natural materials, and upcycling existing resources.

Mass EcoFest will feature an array of activities including live music, and family-friendly entertainment. Our food trucks will cater to those who bring reusable containers, but will offer compostable to-go options!

Dreaming of starting a farm, but don't know where to start? This is for you!

Attendees will:
- Identify resources you have and resources you'll need for your farm business.
- Learn about the variety of roles in the food system and opportunities to get involved.
- Learn about New Entry Sustainable Farming Project's courses and services.
- Identify next steps to get started with your new farm business.
- Hear the perspective from a local farmer about getting started in agriculture.

We host regular Q&As on our Drive Green program. Join our Electric Vehicle Coach on a Zoom call to learn more, ask burning questions, and see if an EV or plug-in hybrid might work for you!

Next Q&A: EV Virtual Office Hours

Date/Time: Tuesday, June 24th, 3-4pm, pop in any time on ZOOM during the hour to ask questions!
Please go go the Drive Green page, www.greenbeverly.org/drive-green
to find the link for the ZOOM meeting.

Beverly is full of historic and modern examples of sustainability. Curious to learn more about it? Join us! Begin with a tour of our four year old "net zero" Police Station, and continue to various spots throughout the City in a Polestar luxury electric vehicle (limited seats) or via your own wheels.
Begin and end in the lot at or near the Beverly Police Department.
Limited spots for Police Department tour and Polestar tour. First come, first served.
Please register by 6/6 to reserve your spot/s.

Contact: julia@greenbeverly.org

Green Beverly and @beantrustcoffeebar are co-hosting monthly meet ups all year long, every 3rd Sunday from 1 - 3pm. It's among Green Beverly's new Office Hours Series, so whether you have sustainability questions or ideas, seek friendly conversation, or just like coffee... welcome! Enjoy free drip coffee on us while supplies last, or purchase your favorite espresso drink. Find us inside or on the back patio (which is outdoors, so dress for the weather!). We encourage you to walk or bike over as you are able! Special thanks to Erik Modhal @beantrust.community.

Engage your curious budding gardener or adventurer in our new Little Sprouts in the Garden series, a monthly themed program to connect your child with the natural world around us.

Take a leisurely walk through the Garden to Garden Trail to Celebrate Pollinator Month with a colorful and educational self-guided story trail featuring the picture book Flower Talk: How Plants Use Color to Communicate by Sara Levine.

Along the Garden to Garden Trail, families can engage and learn about pollinators while reading this story told by a talking cactus! Along the path, pages of the book are displayed on signs, encouraging participants to:
-Discover how flowers use color to attract pollinators
-Learn fun facts about bees, birds, butterflies, and beyond
-Explore the surprising science of plant communication

This program is perfect for families, school groups, and curious nature-lovers of all ages.

This is a free and self-guided program. It is available daily during open hours—enjoy the walk at your own pace!

Join Senior Horticulturist Dan Bouchard for a hands-on workshop where you’ll craft your own elegant garden ornament using beautiful foliage. Bring your favorite leaves from home or choose from a curated selection gathered from the lush Sedgwick gardens. Past participants have used striking leaves like Hosta, Rhubarb, and Elephant Ears to create truly unique pieces.

All materials will be provided—just bring your creativity!

Appropriate clothing for being outside in the garden and comfortable, sturdy shoes are recommended.

Pre-registration is required. Refunds for this event must be requested 7 days prior to scheduled date. In the event of cancellation, you will be notified via the email address you used to register and refunded in full within 14 business days. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.

Adults, youths, teams, strollers, and walkers are invited to support the Salem Sound Coastwatch mission to protect and improve the environmental quality of Salem Sound and its watershed. Enjoy the touch tank, inflatable whale, photo booth, and more! Race starts at 9am. Registration opens at 8am. Please arrive early.

Event Cost: $40

Join the Newhall Fields Community Farm's Herbalist and Perennial Grower, Rebecca Ingalls, for a foray into the herb garden and beyond where each participant will forage for and create a fabulous early summer salad from wild and cultivated greens. Learn to identify the nutrient-rich plants and how to harvest and use them for maximum nourishment and enjoyment. All ingredients and materials are supplied for attendees to enjoy their salad at the farm or to take home. Registration is $20 suggested donation.

This is an interactive and fun introduction to Green Beverly's history, mission and opportunities to get involved. It is offered six times annually. In 2025, GB 101 be held on February 12, April 9, June 4, August 13, October 8 and December 3. Please watch this space for specific location. Check the website for updates on the location.

Green Beverly's new Office Hours Series includes 1st Tuesdays at Backbeat Brewing Company from 12p-2p, as part of Backbeat and Value Creation Labs' free monthly "CoFlo meetups" from 8am-4pm (coworking) and 4pm-8pm (networking).

Schedule a mutually convenient meeting time with a Green Beverly staff person (info@greenbeverly.org), or just find us between 12 and 2. Whether you have a sustainability related question, or seek a friendly and unique working environment... join us at Backbeat! Coffee and snacks available for purchase, or feel free to bring your own.

Optional CoFlo registration: https://tally.so/r/w41zZ5

Let Green Beverly know you're coming: info@greenbeverly.org

Learn about Value Creation Labs: https://www.valuecreationlabs.co/

Learn about Backbeat Brewing Company: https://www.backbeatbrewing.com/

Coastal exploration with a side of shipwreck! Participants will be guided on a Castle Hill hike to Steep Hill Beach, where we will explore the beach and discover treasures washed up by the waves. Piece together clues to learn what is living under the sand and below the water line. We will use field guides to identify shells, egg cases, seaweed and more to tell the story of what creatures inhabit the beach. We will also share the fascinating tale of the schooner Ada K Damon, wrecked on Steep Hill Beach in 1909. Participants will have the chance to search for remnants of the shipwreck and make observations and measurements of what they find.

This program is part of the CoastalExplorers spring monthly series, highlighting different habitats around our coast at The Crane Estate. Other programs in this series include Sand Dune Safari (Sunday, 4/13) and Animals in the Estuary (Sunday, 5/4). You can register for one, or get a 15% discount if you register for all three. To access this discount contact CraneOutdoors@thetrustees.org to get the coupon code before you sign up.

CraneExplorer events are family-friendly programs welcoming learners of all ages. Hikes cover less ground to accommodate smaller strides and have more frequent stops to look, listen, and learn from our CraneExplorer guides. Interactive education programs include hands-on activities to engage our curiosity. CraneExplorer Programs are best suited for ages 5+.

Please be aware that we may walk for up to two hours and cover approximately 1-2 miles. As such, adult discretion on your child’s ability to manage this activity is advised.

Event Cost: $25

NOTE! This event runs for two afternoons: Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1 from 1-4pm

Give yourself some special moments. Walk a restful energy
path through a flower-filled space to reflect on inspirations
you will find along the way. A sound bath will deepen, refresh,
and awaken your Self. Witness your inner terrain become
quiet and green with new possibilities.
FREE EVENT
Please note $25 Parking Fee for non-Beverly residents

The Endicott College Office of Sustainability will be hosting a FREE yard sale on Friday, May 30th from 10am-1pm at the Bourque Arena. Items include twin XL bedding, rugs, storage carts, hangers, trash and recycling bins, shower caddies, cleaning supplies and more.
The address is 300 Hale St Beverly, MA. See you there!

In tribute to Mabel Cabot Sedgwick, we proudly present our new specialty series, ‘Garden Month by Month Tour,’ offering a focused exploration of different areas of the gardens throughout the seasons.

Step into a breathtaking display of history and horticulture with our Garden Month by Month Tour: Tree Peonies, showcasing a remarkable collection that began with Marjorie Sedgwick’s passion for these exquisite blooms. The first tree peony was planted in 1941, still blooming beautifully today, and over the years, many more have been carefully added, creating a stunning garden oasis. This guided tour, lead by Senior Horticulturist Dan Bouchard, offers a rare glimpse into a legacy of botanical beauty and the dedication behind its growth.

Please dress appropriately for the weather. Sturdy, comfortable shoes are recommended.

Pre-registration is required. Refunds for this event must be requested 7 days prior to scheduled date. In the event of cancellation, you will be notified via the email address you used to register and refunded in full within 14 business days. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.

Membership: To locate information about your Membership, including Member ID, expiration date, and more please visit: https://tickets.thetrustees.org/membership.

Tickets: To look up your tickets or re-send an email confirmation, please visit: https://tickets.thetrustees.org/orders

Cost
Member: $24;
Nonmember: $30;

Nourishing the North Shore’s annual Pay-What-You-Can Seedling sale will offer a variety of plants to kick start your home garden. All of our seedlings are grown locally using Vermont Compost organic soil. Each seedling purchased at our plant sale will support NNS and our food access programs. Click below to view our 2024 complete catalog of seedling varieties. The 2025 seedling catalog will be updated asap!

We host regular Q&As on our Drive Green program. Join our Electric Vehicle Coach on a Zoom call to learn more, ask burning questions, and see if an EV or plug-in hybrid might work for you!

Next Q&A: EV Virtual Office Hours

Date/Time: Tuesday, May 20th, 12-1pm, pop in any time on ZOOM during the hour to ask questions!
Please go go the Drive Green page, https://www.greenbeverly.org/drive-green
to find the link for the ZOOM meeting.

Join us for a star party with the North Shore Astronomy Club. Club members will bring telescopes and expertise to help us explore and view the dark sky from the Crane Beach parking lot. Bring your binoculars, scopes, starfinding apps, and curiosity. You may also want to bring: red light/head lamp, bug spray, water bottle, chair or blanket to sit on. This event is all ages, so bring the family!

Please arrive between 8-8:30pm – night sky viewing will begin at 8:30pm.

Here are some of the exciting things we may be able to see through the telescopes:

- Double star systems
- Quadruple and larger star systems
- Open clusters (collections of 100 to 1000 stars in our galaxy)
- Globular clusters (collections of 100’s of thousands of stars that orbit our galaxy)
- Nebula (exploded stars as well as star forming regions)
Learn more about our co-hosts, the North Shore Astronomy Club, here: https://nsaac.org/

Parking and meeting location for events will be emailed to registrants approximately 24 hours before the event start at the address provided upon registration. Please note that registration closes 24 hours before the start of the event and we will not be able to accommodate walk-ins or on-site sales. Thank you for understanding.

Space is limited for this event and pre-registration is required. This event is suited for all ages.

Event Cost: $10

Green Beverly and @beantrustcoffeebar are co-hosting monthly meet ups all year long, every 3rd Sunday from 1 - 3pm. It's among Green Beverly's new Office Hours Series, so whether you have sustainability questions or ideas, seek friendly conversation, or just like coffee... welcome! Enjoy free drip coffee on us while supplies last, or purchase your favorite espresso drink. Find us inside or on the back patio (which is outdoors, so dress for the weather!). We encourage you to walk or bike over as you are able! Special thanks to Erik Modhal @beantrust.community.

Join us for a hike and climate café discussion on May 18th 12-3pm at Castle Hill on the Crane Estate. The event will start with a ~2-mile Cedar Point hike through the forest, marsh, dunes, and beach, to observe and discuss our changing coastlines. Then we will head back to the Casino at Castle Hill for a climate cafe discussion.

Climate cafés are community discussions about environmental issues. These teen-led discussions invite participants to discuss and learn more about the environment, how humans are impacting it, and how we can take action to be better citizens of the earth. Our teen leaders will share a few issues and questions, and then participants will discuss in small groups and then share out at the end. The goal of the session is to CLARIFY environmental issues impacting our community, CONNECT different members and groups of the community around a central issue that matters to everyone, and CREATE solutions that can be scaled up to help the environment.

This is a youth-led event and youth (or anyone) interested in environmental advocacy is encouraged to join us.

Learn more about climate cafés here: https://www.climate-cafe.org/

Accessibility: This hike has an moderate level of difficulty, and requires hiking 2-3 miles on unpaved and sandy trails, with moderate elevation gain for approximately 2 hours.

Come and join us for Beverly's third annual plant swap at Obear Park on Sunday 18 May. This event is aimed at both experienced gardeners and those who are just getting started. Its mission is to create a vibrant, connected community in Beverly with more (native) flowers, fruit, and vegetables in all of our backyards.

How the swap works:
1. Bring healthy, pest free plants to contribute - these can be seedlings, perennials that youve dug up and divided from your garden, house plants, and so on. Don't worry if you don't have anything. Come and start your garden adventure with us!
2. Label each plant. We find cut up yogurt pots work well as free lables.
3. Have fun! You don't need a plant to participate. Enjoy coffee from Beantrust, talk to gardening & sustainability experts (Green Beverly and Plant Magic), and hang with your Beverly neighbors!
Extra details:
- event starts at 9am. First 30 minutes are drop-off only so that we can organize the plants and give people time to connect over coffee
- event is rain or shine as the swap is held under the pavillion at Obear
- free coffee from the awesome Beantrust Coffee Bar will be served for those who want it; please consider bringing a reusable cup, though we will have compostable ones and a compost bag available

Planning to join? If you’re on Facebook, indicate your interest on our event page!

Join Greg Power, library volunteer and birding enthusiast, to get to know Beverly's open spaces through birding! This program is for adults and this month we will go to the Norwood Pond Trails.

Join us for a day of slow fashion during our first clothing swap of 2025! Schedule yourself and your friends for an hour of shopping, drop off a few items you’ve been looking to unload, and enjoy a drink!

Choose a time slot to drop off your clothes and swap them out! Each ticket is $10 for a one hour slot, and comes with a mocktail or beer. Be sure to bring a reusable tote bag to fill with all your newfound treasures!

Here’s what you can bring:

1 – 20 items total
clean clothes that are in good condition – that means no holes or stains!
accessories are always welcome! (scarves, jewelry, hats etc)
no shoes, undergarments, or lingerie

Volunteers will handle all donated items at the door, and then you’ll be able to enjoy an hour of shopping! At the end of the event, anything left over will be donated to Beverly Bootstraps. Each hour will have 15 spaces total, so if you want to come with friends be sure to get your tickets together!

Event Cost: $10

Do you need to fill your planters and garden beds with ready-to-plant seedlings? This Saturday, May 17th you can shop at Three Sisters Seedling Sale with us from 10A to noon! Three Sisters is generously opening the doors this Saturday for you, our Kinship Farm friends.

Come get your garden off to the best start with their locally grown hardy seedlings and this exclusive sale During your visit, you'll be able to shop for high-quality, locally grown vegetable seedlings while getting expert advice from Liz and her knowledgeable team. They'll help answer your gardening questions and guide your selection to suit your garden's needs.

The farm and barns are located at 10 Jeffreys Neck Rd in Ipswich. When planning your visit...there's plenty of parking for your vans of cars. Guests using walkers should be able to navigate around the seedling tables and through the greenhouse. Some areas may be difficult for wheelchairs. They accept SNAP, HIP, and most major credit cards.

If you are unable to attend this Saturday, they will be holding their public Seedling Sale two other weekends this month. Please see attached.

Let's come together at Three Sisters! Browse Three Sisters website to check out their list of goodies available at
https://threesistersgarden.org/2025-seedling-sale

Free kits to help you start your own native pollinator garden!

We’re giving away 200 pollinator garden kits — each with four native plants and a snazzy yard sign to show your support the Beverly Pollinator Project. Perfect for beginner gardeners or anyone with a spare sunny patch.

Any kits we have left will be distributed the following day (May 18) at the Beverly Plant Swap.

Planning to join? If you’re on Facebook, indicate your interest on our event page!