The Education Committee strives to develop educational and recreational programs that build appreciation, respect and safe use of the park. We try to create programs that build a relationship with the community sharing the resources of this unique pastoral inner city setting. Providing programs for both children and adults is our goal. The committee appreciates and looks forward to ideas and suggestions.
The photograph shows students from Abner Gibbs School doing a scavenger hunt as part of the Grade 5 experience in the garden in 2004.
Upcoming Events:
Guided strolls through the garden
and Chauncey Allen Park: will be offered by the Friends of Grandmothers'
Garden docents on the following dates:
All strolls will begin in the summer house which is the centerpiece of the garden. Parking can be found in front of the garden on Smith Avenue, in the parking lot aside of the garden or across the street in the Westfield Vocational Technical High School spaces. Information offered on the strolls include the history and rehabilitation of the garden and park along with flora and fauna information.
Allow an hour for this restful and restorative walk. No need to register - just select a date and be in the summer house at the designated time. Rain cancels the stroll.
Guided tours of the garden for private groups can be arranged by phoning 562-3015.
An Evening with the herbs: This evening will include identifying herb plants and how to cultivate and harvest them. A second part of the evening will include ways to use herbs. Back by popular demand, this evening will book early. Preregistration is required along with a $10 fee. Call 568-0316 to reserve your spot.
Workshop Date:
Wednesday, July 25, 2007 6:30 pm (raindate Thursday, July 26)
The 4th Annual Flower Painting Workshop will be offered by the Friends of Grandmothers' Garden education committee with guest artist and instructor Marie F. Flahive. To spend the morning sketching with Marie, you will need to preregister. Call 5680316 to register. There will be a $10 fee for this workshop.
Workshop Date:
Wednesday August 22, 2007 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (Rain date, Wednesday August 23)
Would you like to become a Docent? There will be an informational meeting on Saturday July 22, 1-3 pm, in the summer house, the centerpiece of Grandmothers' Garden, on how to become a tour guide. Phone Anne Detka with questions. (413) 568-8058.
Education Committee Members: Mary Burke, Ann Detka, Peggy Doe, Vera Florek, Judy Foard, Carolyn Lawry, Hilda Suprenaunt, Phyllis Vincent.
Docents: Paula Browning, Ann Detka, John Fothergill, Shirley Marcinek, Richard, Meczywor, Marguerite Murphy, Eileen Romani, Betty Lou Shepard.
