Dwarf Conifer Solutions for Your Landscape

Tuesday, November 12, 2 to 3 PM: Adding dwarf conifers to your landscape brings a plethora of pleasures. Beyond hiding the foundation, they add year-round diverse color and form to a sometimes dreary winter scene. They give your beds and borders a contrasting background, they create privacy and define spaces, and when used in groups become an island of interest. One of their attractive features is low maintenance.

John Lyons of Newbury has been growing a variety of New Hampshire hardy conifers and dwarf conifers for over 30 years. His slides and landscape tips may inspire the horticulturist in you. Members free, non-members $8. The Fells Gatehouse Classroom, 456 Route 103A, Newbury. 763-4789 x3 or visit TheFells.org.

Creativity in Nature Playshop

Saturday, November 16, 11 AM to 3 PM: Fire up your creativity for the coming winter. Engage in a variety of art and journaling activities that will bring you closer to the natural world and yourself. Bring your favorite pen and other writing materials (we’ll also have a supply of blank nature journals on hand) and a bag lunch. Designed for adults and older teens.

Tammis Coffin, MA coordinates the John Hay Ecology Center. She has been leading nature-inspired art and writing groups for 10 years and has edited The Wabanaki Guide to Maine and The Rusticator’s Journal, a publication of The Friends of Acadia. Members $15, non-members $20. Registration required by Friday, November 8. The Fells, 456 Route 103A, Newbury. 763-4789 x3 or visit TheFells.org.