CALENDAR OF EVENTS 

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Jun 26 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am The Polly Hill Arboretum
Please join our friendly and knowledgeable docents on a tour of the grounds and plant collections. Learn about our founder Polly Hill, and visit some of the special locations found throughout the our campus. Tours[...]
Jun 27 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am The Polly Hill Arboretum Visitor Center
Every other Friday, June 13 through September 19, 10-11am Learn more about the Arboretum and its plant collections on guided walks led by PHA collections staff. These specialized tours are designed to offer an in-depth[...]
Jul 1 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am The Polly Hill Arboretum Far Barn
Based on the ancient movement practice of Chi Kung, Balance in Nature is a one-hour opportunity to allow the focused and relaxing movements to strengthen your core, quiet your mind and help you ground so[...]
Jul 1 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am The Polly Hill Arboretum
Please join our friendly and knowledgeable docents on a tour of the grounds and plant collections. Learn about our founder Polly Hill, and visit some of the special locations found throughout the our campus. Tours[...]
Jul 1 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am The Polly Hill Arboretum
Every other Tuesday from 10-11 am. Forest Bathing, or Shinrin-Yoku, a Japanese practice of relaxation in nature, has been shown to improve immune response, mental performance, and creativity. Enjoy an easy, mindful walk through beautiful[...]
Jul 2 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm The Polly Hill Arboretum Far Barn
Join us for a journey into the biology and ecology of the southern pine beetle. Although this tiny beetle is a newcomer on Martha’s Vineyard, where it is causing extensive pitch pine mortality in parts[...]
Jul 3 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am The Polly Hill Arboretum
Please join our friendly and knowledgeable docents on a tour of the grounds and plant collections. Learn about our founder Polly Hill, and visit some of the special locations found throughout the our campus. Tours[...]
Jul 8 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am The Polly Hill Arboretum Far Barn
Based on the ancient movement practice of Chi Kung, Balance in Nature is a one-hour opportunity to allow the focused and relaxing movements to strengthen your core, quiet your mind and help you ground so[...]
Jul 8 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am The Polly Hill Arboretum
Please join our friendly and knowledgeable docents on a tour of the grounds and plant collections. Learn about our founder Polly Hill, and visit some of the special locations found throughout the our campus. Tours[...]
Jul 8 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am Polly Hill Arboretum
Explore the wonders of nature through stories, songs, and hands-on activities at our magical nature-focused story time! Set amidst the beauty of the lush gardens, this outdoor gathering invites children and families to gather in[...]
Jul 10 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am The Polly Hill Arboretum
Please join our friendly and knowledgeable docents on a tour of the grounds and plant collections. Learn about our founder Polly Hill, and visit some of the special locations found throughout the our campus. Tours[...]
Jul 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am The Polly Hill Arboretum Visitor Center
Every other Friday, June 13 through September 19, 10-11am Learn more about the Arboretum and its plant collections on guided walks led by PHA collections staff. These specialized tours are designed to offer an in-depth[...]
Jul 15 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am The Polly Hill Arboretum Far Barn
Based on the ancient movement practice of Chi Kung, Balance in Nature is a one-hour opportunity to allow the focused and relaxing movements to strengthen your core, quiet your mind and help you ground so[...]
Jul 15 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am The Polly Hill Arboretum
Please join our friendly and knowledgeable docents on a tour of the grounds and plant collections. Learn about our founder Polly Hill, and visit some of the special locations found throughout the our campus. Tours[...]
Jul 15 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am The Polly Hill Arboretum
Every other Tuesday from 10-11 am. Forest Bathing, or Shinrin-Yoku, a Japanese practice of relaxation in nature, has been shown to improve immune response, mental performance, and creativity. Enjoy an easy, mindful walk through beautiful[...]
Jul 16 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm The Polly Hill Arboretum
Presented as a part of the Annual Lisina & Frank W. Hoch Memorial Lecture Asylum to Asylum: The Story of The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park Matthew Ross, Executive Director of The Botanic Garden at Historic[...]
Jul 17 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am The Polly Hill Arboretum
Please join our friendly and knowledgeable docents on a tour of the grounds and plant collections. Learn about our founder Polly Hill, and visit some of the special locations found throughout the our campus. Tours[...]
Jul 22 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am The Polly Hill Arboretum Far Barn
Based on the ancient movement practice of Chi Kung, Balance in Nature is a one-hour opportunity to allow the focused and relaxing movements to strengthen your core, quiet your mind and help you ground so[...]
Jul 22 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am The Polly Hill Arboretum
Please join our friendly and knowledgeable docents on a tour of the grounds and plant collections. Learn about our founder Polly Hill, and visit some of the special locations found throughout the our campus. Tours[...]
Jul 22 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am Polly Hill Arboretum
Explore the wonders of nature through stories, songs, and hands-on activities at our magical nature-focused story time! Set amidst the beauty of the lush gardens, this outdoor gathering invites children and families to gather in[...]
Jul 24 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am The Polly Hill Arboretum
Please join our friendly and knowledgeable docents on a tour of the grounds and plant collections. Learn about our founder Polly Hill, and visit some of the special locations found throughout the our campus. Tours[...]
Jul 25 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am The Polly Hill Arboretum Visitor Center
Every other Friday, June 13 through September 19, 10-11am Learn more about the Arboretum and its plant collections on guided walks led by PHA collections staff. These specialized tours are designed to offer an in-depth[...]
Jul 29 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am The Polly Hill Arboretum Far Barn
Based on the ancient movement practice of Chi Kung, Balance in Nature is a one-hour opportunity to allow the focused and relaxing movements to strengthen your core, quiet your mind and help you ground so[...]
Jul 29 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am The Polly Hill Arboretum
Please join our friendly and knowledgeable docents on a tour of the grounds and plant collections. Learn about our founder Polly Hill, and visit some of the special locations found throughout the our campus. Tours[...]
Jul 29 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am The Polly Hill Arboretum
Every other Tuesday from 10-11 am. Forest Bathing, or Shinrin-Yoku, a Japanese practice of relaxation in nature, has been shown to improve immune response, mental performance, and creativity. Enjoy an easy, mindful walk through beautiful[...]
Jul 31 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am The Polly Hill Arboretum
Please join our friendly and knowledgeable docents on a tour of the grounds and plant collections. Learn about our founder Polly Hill, and visit some of the special locations found throughout the our campus. Tours[...]
Aug 5 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am The Polly Hill Arboretum Far Barn
Based on the ancient movement practice of Chi Kung, Balance in Nature is a one-hour opportunity to allow the focused and relaxing movements to strengthen your core, quiet your mind and help you ground so[...]
Aug 5 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am The Polly Hill Arboretum
Please join our friendly and knowledgeable docents on a tour of the grounds and plant collections. Learn about our founder Polly Hill, and visit some of the special locations found throughout the our campus. Tours[...]
Aug 6 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm The Polly Hill Arboretum
“Lessons From Stoneleigh: Reimagining Traditional Landscapes with Native Plants” with Ethan Kauffman Annual David H. Smith Memorial Lecture With a 150-year history as a private estate, Stoneleigh: a natural garden became one of the newest[...]
Aug 7 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am The Polly Hill Arboretum
Please join our friendly and knowledgeable docents on a tour of the grounds and plant collections. Learn about our founder Polly Hill, and visit some of the special locations found throughout the our campus. Tours[...]