NGBH events include regular work sessions at the garden site and occasional lectures and other special events. Check our listing below for upcoming events and highlights. To be notified of events, please join our mailing list using the button below.
Upcoming Programs
Native Plants that Shine in Winter
Saturday, January 25, 1-3pm
NGBH Campus at Bagaduce Music
49 South St, Blue Hill
Sliding scale $5-$25
Join NGBH Executive Director Cathy Rees at the Bagaduce Music Performance Hall and NGBH gardens for an indoor/outdoor program on choosing native plants for winter enjoyment in the garden. We will walk through the NGBH gardens to see some of the plants in their element and come indoors for discussion about where and how to use these plants in your own garden. Click here to pre-register.
Green Infrastructure Training
February 2025
35-hr course on the following Weds, Thurs, and Sat dates: Feb 12, 13, 15, 19, 20, 22, 26 & 27
Click here to learn more about Green Infrastructure and here to fill out an interest form.
Garden Volunteer Days
NGBH Gardens, 49 South St
bi-weekly on Friday mornings
Resuming in Spring 2025
Our final session of 2024 and Volunteer Appreciation gathering were held on November 1. Join us in spring 2025 to build and maintain the native gardens alongside experienced mentors. There are always multiple projects to choose from, and volunteers and visitors are welcome!
PRESENTATIONS GIVEN OR HOSTED BY NGBH
Recorded presentations
available on YouTube:
Recent Studies on Jumping Worm Control
talk by Dr. Lee Frelich hosted by NGBH
Jumping Worms ID & Control
talk by Dr. Maryam Nouri-Aiin hosted by NGBH
Landscaping with Native Plants
hosted by Green & Healthy Maine as part of its "Home + Energy Chats" series on June 8, 2021
Native Gardens
hosted by Camden Garden Club
on February 16, 2021
Fall Blooms
presented by NGBH in August 2020
Wetland Plants
presented by NGBH in July 2020
Why Use Native Plants in the Garden?
hosted by Blue Hill Heritage Trust in July 2020
Thanks to all who participated in our 2024 events! We are planning our 2025 offerings.
Stay tuned!
Summer blooming wetland shrub. photo by Martha Moss.
Summer blooming wetland shrub. photo by Martha Moss.
White Admiral on Eupatorium perfoliatum
Photo by Leslie Clapp