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Weinstein Auditorium, Wright Hall, Smith College
Saturday, April 14, 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm
MC: Botanic Garden Director, Tim Johnson
Smith College Center for the Environment (CEEDS), partnering with the Wild & Scenic Westfield River Committee hosts a screening of 13 amazing films, ranging from 4 to 25 minutes in length, which celebrate the natural world and the activists working to protect it. Admission to the event is free though donations will be collected for local environmental organizations.
See which films we are screening and view some trailers (opens new window). We hope to see you there!
Tuesday, November 7
12 noon to 4:00 pm
Lyman Plant House
Visit the dazzling Fall Chrysanthemum Show, take a guided tour of different habitats around the world in the Lyman Conservatory!
Information will be available about bringing your classes for guided tours and how to schedule class visits and tours.
Friday, October 13, 4:00 pm
Ceremony at the Japanese Garden for Reflection and Contemplation
First designed in 1986, this garden has gone through many changes over the past 30 years. In its latest incarnation, the garden has been re-envisioned by Japanese garden consultant John Powell. It has been restored, while still respecting the original intent.
Visit the Botanic Garden Lyman Plant House through September 10, and your donation will go to the Houston Food Bank’s efforts to provide food, water, and shelter to those affected by Hurricane Harvey.
Join staff and volunteers of the Botanic Garden of Smith College in witnessing this fascinating event from the beautiful garden area next to the Lyman Plant House.
What can plants tell us about the human condition? Sylvia Plath’s bell jar metaphor provides one answer.
The Women's Tree Climbing Workshop is full!
With over 8,000 bulbs brought to flower, you won’t want to miss this year’s Spring Bulb Show.
On display in Lyman Conservatory, a new exhibit:"Papermaking with Plants." Student work from the 2023 J-Term Course in papermaking is on disp
