Over thirty Boxerwood-recruited volunteers who collectively (and joyfully!) planted 325 native trees over two Saturdays this month.
Athletes GEAR Up and Give Back
This fall, eight W&L sports teams added earth stewardship to their commitments as part of a new partnership between W&L Athletics and COREworks, our new Boxerwood initiative.
Teens Tackle Trail
Do you know many teenagers who would willingly wake up and go to school on their day off? Well, you have not met the Parry McCluer Middle School Girls Trailblazers Hiking Club, led by Boxerwood. For seven Fridays this fall, ten Buena Vista girls woke up early to meet at school for their day’s adventure. Hikes became more challenging as the weeks went on, culminating in a day-long trek on the Appalachian Trail.
Thank You for Making Pumpkin Walk a Great Success
This year’s Pumpkin Walk was a huge success. It would have not been as illuminating (with 258 pumpkins) without the strong support of our wonderful community. Thank you for all who came and enjoyed and all who worked behind the scenes. Congratulations to Magic Newcomers for winning our Pumpkin Tower carving contest! It was a tight race. Thanks to all …
Eco Printing and Yoga in the Garden
Sunday, November 3, 3:00 – 5:30 pmFees: $35 Non-Member,$20 Boxerwood MembersTo register,email:info@boxerwood.org Become a member when you register to save $15 on your registration fee and receive member discounts for future events! Visit Boxerwood.org/join to become a member today! Ecoprinting is the process of printing on cloth or paper using natural materials such as leaves, flowers, seeds, grasses, and bark. Through a steaming …
3rd Annual Carve-A-Palooza
Boxerwood needs lots and lots of carved pumpkins to make this year’s Pumpkin Walk a success! Thursday, October 2412:45 – 3:45 pm Meet at the hill next to Waddell at the corner of Jordan & Highland Hosted by Discovery Heights A pumpkin carving party to support Boxerwood’s Pumpkin Walk. Last year, Discovery Heights contributed a whopping 33 pumpkins and we would …
Are You Ready to Join Us For The Pumpkin Walk ?
October 25 & 26, 6:00 – 8:30 pm(rain date Sunday, October 27) Our popular Pumpkin Walk returns in a new garden space at Boxerwood. Lit jack-o-lanterns will wind through Boxerwood’s trails for a night of fear-free fun for all ages. You provide the pumpkins and your carving creativity, and we’ll provide the venue, complete with donuts, hot drinks for sale …
Have a Brew for Boxerwood
An enthusiastic time was had by all at Great Valley Farm Brewery for the first of several events celebrating Boxerwood’s 20th Anniversary A few highlights from the afternoon include Boxerwood board members Jessica Buhler and Matt Crance entertaining kids, great tunes by Honest Labor, and a fun (slightly competitive) raffle of our new sustainability theme kits packaged in our new …
Beyond Recycling: Strategies for Low-Waste Households
By popular demand, Alex Wilson, presenter of Beyond Recycling: Strategies for Low Waste Households has provided a brief summary on how you can reduce dependency on plastic by focusing on three specific areas . Thanks to Alex and all of our presenters for the latest round of Walk & Talk workshops Alex Wilson is studying environmental law at W&L Fossil fuel companies …
. . . with a little help from our friends
Although education is our focus,our facilities need maintenance to keep us up and running. We are seeking faithful funders to help with immediate needs this fall. $4,100 – HVAC mini-split – Our boiler is almost 70 years old, and in danger of failure! Help us secure a dependable heat source for the Lodge this winter. $1,800 – Arborist – We must attend to large dead …