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Aerial view of Peters Hill, including the road that loops around it

Rescheduled Peters Hill Tour

Poplar Gate Poplar Gate, Boston

Learn about some of the amazing trees on Peters Hill during this ninety-minute tour led by docent Paul Eldrenkamp. You’ll get a chance to explore a few of the interesting collections in the landscape, learn about the history of this part of the Arboretum, and get a view of the Boston skyline from the second highest point in the city.

Close-up of vibrant green leaves on tree branches, sunlight shining through and illuminating the leaves, creating a bright and fresh spring or summer atmosphere.

Identifying Common Trees and Shrubs

Hunnewell Lecture Hall 125 Arborway, Boston

Can you identify the trees around you when you’re walking through the streets of Boston or hiking in New England forests? Join experienced horticulturist and plant science teacher Nicole Forsyth for a class on identifying common trees and shrubs in Massachusetts, from elms and honeylocust to lindens and witch-hazels. This class will begin indoors with a presentation in the lecture hall, and then move outside for some identification practice in the landscape.

Free