Garden Music, August 10th, 6:30pm to 8:00pm

Michael Leidig is a pianist from Dedham performing throughout MA as well as FL, MD, NC, NH, and NY. His solo piano performances have been described as a mellifluous impressionistic blend of well-known blues, jazz, classical, rock and pop music. Michael weaves interpretations of a wide variety of music from jazz greats like Nat King Cole, Bill Evans & Sinatra to classical composers including Chopin, Mozart & Pachelbel to rock artists such as The Beatles, Coldplay and of course the King--Elvis! Michael returns this year for "Fabulous 50s" music commemorating the August '77 passing of Elvis along with his contemporaries. He is known for his eclectic mashups spanning centuries and musical genres.

Please join us in the garden on Thursday, August 10th for a fabulous musical journey through time!

To register click here.

Tree Planting Demonstration at the Milton Public Library, September 26th, 6:30pm to 7:30pm

Trees are an extremely important part of combating climate change. They also play a key role in supporting our ecosystems. Come to the library on Tuesday, September 26th for a presentation by staff from the Mary May Binney Wakefield Arboretum on choosing the right tree to plant in your yard, how to plant it and maintain it. Registration for this in-person program is required and will open three weeks in advance of the event.

This program is part of Milton Grows: a year-long initiative for all ages focused on gardening and sustainability. Funded by the federal Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the MBLC, and supported by our partners Sustainable Milton and the Friends of the Milton Public Library.

Registration opens Sep 5th - click here

Master Gardener's Pruning Workshop is a Big Success

On a beautiful summer day more than 30 Master Gardeners participated in a hands-on pruning workshop at the Mary May Binney Wakefield Arboretum. Led by Executive Director, Debbie Merriam, participants pruned many woody shrubs in the collection.