Close program to the Berkshire Botanical Garden
Stockbridge – Berkshire Botanical Garden presents the next programs. On Thursday, June 26, “Tasting of wines and cheese pairing”, from 17 to 19 hours in this guided tasting experience, participants will show a cured selection of wines, ranging from crunchy white to black reds, each of which is combined with craft cheeses that complement and improve their flavors. Instructor Philippe Jeanjean will provide information on the origins, production and unique characteristics of each wine and cheese, teaching participants to identify flavors, textures and aromas. This class is perfect for beginners and connoisseurs who seek to deepen wine and cheese in a pleasant and interactive environment. The cost is $ 70, $ 90; Friday, June 27, “Evening Firefly Watch”, from 20 to 21.30 Nicaela Haig, as an Audubon, as you learn about the lives and needs of the habitat of the fires and see their ephemeral bright light. After a brief introduction inside, take a twilight walk through the gardens and meadows for Firefly’s visualization, keeping their eyes open for stars and planets and listening to twilight and mammal birds. Participants will also learn ways to support Firefly Health in their playground and community. The cost is $ 15, $ 25, not members. To register -or for more information, visit www.berkshirebotanical.org. Berkshire Botanical Garden is located in the 5 West Stockbridge Road.
The fifth annual tour of the annual Garden of Holyoke Preservation Trust
Holyoke – The Holyoke Preservation Trust has announced that it will host the fifth annual tour of the garden in the city. This year’s event will feature New Gardens, a photography contest, a tree tour with the Forester Tom Kass and a conference by Bernie Conway, a gardener assistant in the New York Botanical Garden. The event will be held on Saturday, June 28. Admission is $ 20 per person, under 12 years of age for free. For more information and to buy tickets, go to www.holyokepreservationtrust.org.
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