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UPCOMING
ACTIVITIES
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July
7
Saturday
2PM
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Blue Bird House Instruction & Maintenance
& Tree Planting. |
With Phyllis Pryzby, local Naturalist and
Elizabeth Kulas, Hebert Arboretum President.
Meet on the porch at Springside House.
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July
10
Tuesday
5:00-6:30PM |
Bob
Presutti will offer instruction on how
to prune trees and shrubs for beauty and health.
Followed by Concert - see below. |
Bring
gloves and tools if you have them; some will
be provided. Meet in the parking lot at Springside
House. |
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CONCERTS
~ JULY 2012
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July
10
Tuesday
7 PM
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Housatonic Philharmonic Concert in the
Arboretum
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A
fantastic repertoire of Celtic folk. "Philharmonic"
because this three person group uses a number
of different instruments.
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July
17
Tuesday
7 PM
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The Eagles Band
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We
are sure to be entertained by the tried
and true favorites the band plays.
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July
24
Tuesday
7 PM
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The Dixie Cats Concert in the Arboretum
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An exciting selection of Dixieland swing.
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July
31
Tuesday
7 PM
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Wintergreen Concert in the Arboretum
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A
trio that presents an eclectic selection
of historic and country music.
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CONCERTS
~ AUGUST
2012
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August
7
Tuesday
7 PM
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The Eagles Band
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We
are sure to be entertained by the tried
and true favorites the band plays.
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August
14
Tuesday
7PM |
Phil
Grover's Rock & Roll Revue |
A
funny and exciting presentation of 80s and
90s hit songs. Not to be missed. |
August
21 Tuesday
7 PM |
Rumours
Band |
A
female fronted Rock & Roll Band.singing popular
songs ranging from Fleetwood Mac to Patsy
Cline. |
August
28
Tuesday
6PM |
Concerts
at the Arboretum rain makeup date |
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Special
Thanks to Our Sponsors:
Berkshire
Bank, Greylock Federal Credit Union, Last
Summer Concert Audience
These
events are FREE. Donations are appreciated
as they support the concerts.
All ages are welcome. MEET Behind
Springside House at Hebert Arboretum.
Concert: bring lawn chairs or blankets and
come early to picnic or tour the gardens.
Info: 413-443-5348
Sponsored
By The Vincent J. Hebert Arboretum at Springside
Park in cooperation with the City of Pittsfield
Parks Commission, Department of Community
Development/Long Range Park Planning and
Pittsfield Beautiful, Inc.
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Hebert
Arboretum General Meetings
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Hebert
Arboretum General Meetings meet the second
Thursday of each month at 6:30pm, except
January, August and December. The public
is welcome to attend.
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The
Arboretum is accepting new Board Members
and volunteers.
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Call
Elizabeth at 413-443-5348 for information.
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| Learn
with us, in hands-on instruction, as
we beautify our park. |
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Join
The Friends of Hebert Arboretum for
a morning or afternoon gardening in
the Hummingbird & Butterfly Garden,
the Memory Garden and the other gardens.
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| Call
Judy, Gardens Facilitator, 413-445-5540,
for dates and times. |
| Bring
tools and gloves, if you have them,
some will be provided. Beginners welcome. |
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bonus is that when the thinning of plants
is done volunteers get to take home
the extra plants. |
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| Learn
how to prune trees and shrubs the second
Tuesday of each month at 5PM. |
| Bob
Presutti offers instruction on how to
prune trees and shrubs for beauty and
health. |
| Bring
gloves and tools if you have them; some
will be provided. Meet in the parking
lot at Springside House. |
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There
are a number of small gardens that
are available for adoption.
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| Become
a Friends of Hebert Arboretum by adopting
a garden. Assistance and direction will
be provided. |
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Elizabeth at 413-443-5348 for information. |
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Lilac Walk &
Daffodil Hill
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Daffodil
Hill is an ongoing project where daffodils
are planted every year with the intention
of filling the hill below the Lilac Walk,
overlooking Pittsfield, with daffodils.
If you'd like to be part of this project
call us. We'd love to hear from you.
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Vincent
J. Hebert Lilac Walk
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Daffodil
Hill
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All
activities take place at Hebert Arboretum at Springside
Park.
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