Fall 2026 Meeting report
On October 27th, the Boston Committee hosted Dr. William (Ned) Friedman, Director of the Arnold Arboretum, at our Fall Lecture and Luncheon. Together, we experienced an overview of his acclaimed Harvard seminar course, TREE.
The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy was the recipient of our 2026 Civic Achievement Award. The Greenway’s Director of Horticulture, Brian Gibbons, received the award along with his entire Greenway Horticulture Team.
The Boston Committee was pleased to disburse two $15,000 grants this year: one to the Arnold Arboretum for improvements at their tree propagation greenhouses and one to the Emerald Necklace Conservancy for new trees and plants at Jamaica Pond.wing lunch, guests toured the Gardens at Elm Bank.
Learn more about this year’s event in our Fall 2026 Newsletter.
An Area Committee of The Garden Club of America
Our Mission
We provide support for the design and beautification of parks and green spaces, we encourage civic achievement in horticulture and conservation through grants and awards, we educate the public on horticultural practices and the natural environment, and we advocate for our parks and our environment.
The Blossom Fund
In 1997 we formed The Blossom Fund that provides “seed” monies to assist in launching projects of horticultural impact within Boston. Our belief is that a healthy urban population and vibrant economic hub will benefit all.