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Magnolias Up Close

Saturday, October 3 · 2 PM – 3:30 PM · in front of the Hunnewell Building, 125 Arborway, Boston, MA

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The Arboretum’s magnolia collection is best known for its showy blossoms in the early spring, but these trees have something special to share in the fall too: strange, cone-like seed pods bursting with striking red and orange seeds. Join Director of Horticulture and Landscape Rodney Eason and Arboretum Gardener Sylvia Maina for a tour of the magnolias in all their fall glory. — This is a members-only program. Not a member? Click here to join . The Arboretum’s magnolia collection is best known for its showy blossoms in the early spring, but these trees have something special to share in the fall too: strange, cone-like seed pods bursting with striking red and orange seeds. Join Director of Horticulture and Landscape Rodney Eason and Arboretum Gardener Sylvia Maina for a tour of the magnolias in all their fall glory. Accessibility : Most of the magnolias are clustered right around the Hunnewell Building and lawn, but the tour may also venture down gravel paths to reach some of more far-flung specimens. Audience : This members-only program is geared towards adults. Inclement weather policy : Participants will be notified via email at least one day in advance if a program needs to be cancelled due to inclement weather, and will be notified by phone if a program must be cancelled with less one day’s notice. Click here to view our full inclement weather policy. If you have questions about the status of a program, please email publicprograms@arnarb.harvard.edu (inbox monitored on we

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