Bard Arboretum Participates in Tour of Mid-Hudson Gardens
ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, N.Y.—On Saturday, July 25, members of the public and local community are invited to experience the beauty and diversity of gardens in the Hudson Valley during Growing Together: A Tour of Mid-Hudson Gardens, which will include both the gardens at Blithewood on Bard College’s Annandale campus as well as the grounds at Montgomery Place. This is a free, self-guided garden tour taking place on Saturday, July 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (rain or shine).This collaborative event brings together historic estates/gardens, educational programs, and community gardens across the Mid-Hudson region for a day celebrating horticulture, local history, wellness, and community connection. Visitors are invited to visit as many of the gardens as they wish.
Participating Gardens:
- Beatrix Farrand Garden
4097 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park - Blithewood
75 Blithewood Ave, Red Hook - Clermont
1 Clermont Ave, Germantown - Eden Share
29 N. Hamilton St, Poughkeepsie - Garden of Eatin’
853 Dutchess Turnpike, Poughkeepsie, NY - Montgomery Place
55 Montgomery Place, Red Hook, NY - Pleasant Valley Community Garden
1907 Salt Point Turnpike, Salt Point - Wilderstein
330 Morton Rd, Rhinebeck
“Growing Together is an opportunity to celebrate the gardens of the Mid-Hudson Valley including those that support community involvement,
wellness, sustainable agriculture, and food equity. We are honored to participate in this event,” said Scott Pidgeon, cofounder of Eden Share, Inc.
“Blithewood Garden is thrilled to participate in this new self-guided garden tour celebrating the diversity and beauty of Hudson Valley gardens, all located within a one-hour radius,” said Amy Parrella, arboretum director at Bard College.
“Public gardens, especially in an urban area, bring to the community a haven where everyone can experience the beauty and awe that nature inspires. I appreciate all the donors, volunteers, and caregivers who make them possible,” said Pamela Brown of Beatrix Farrand Garden at Bellefield in Hyde Park.
Event Details
Growing Together: A Tour of Mid-Hudson Gardens
Saturday, July 25
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
(Free Admission)
For additional information, maps, and updates, please visit:
www.growingtogethergardentour.com
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About Bard College
Founded in 1860, Bard College is a four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences located 90 miles north of New York City. With the addition of the Montgomery Place and Massena properties, Bard’s campus consists of more than 1,200 parklike acres in the Hudson River Valley. It offers bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of music degrees, with majors in nearly 40 academic programs; advanced degrees through 14 graduate programs; 10 early colleges; and numerous dual-degree programs nationally and internationally. Building on its 166-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard College has expanded its mission as a private institution acting in the public interest across the country and around the world to meet broader student needs and increase access to liberal arts education. The undergraduate program at the main campus in upstate New York has a reputation for scholarly excellence, a focus on the arts, and civic engagement. Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. For more information about Bard College, visit bard.edu.
Founded in 1860, Bard College is a four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences located 90 miles north of New York City. With the addition of the Montgomery Place and Massena properties, Bard’s campus consists of more than 1,200 parklike acres in the Hudson River Valley. It offers bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of music degrees, with majors in nearly 40 academic programs; advanced degrees through 14 graduate programs; 10 early colleges; and numerous dual-degree programs nationally and internationally. Building on its 166-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard College has expanded its mission as a private institution acting in the public interest across the country and around the world to meet broader student needs and increase access to liberal arts education. The undergraduate program at the main campus in upstate New York has a reputation for scholarly excellence, a focus on the arts, and civic engagement. Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. For more information about Bard College, visit bard.edu.
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