While the trees are stark bare, the snow is deep, and the wind is howling, we are tucked in, with plenty on our minds and hearts, thinking of the year ahead. Besides crocuses, sweet lambs, and tasty goose eggs, here’s a few things we’re looking forward to in 2026…
Mycena Trees Forum on Social Agroforestry
Instead of thinking of agroforestry as only a farming enterprise for tree crops, can we treat it more like a social movement?
Join us on Friday, February 20th for a virtual forum to explore these ideas and participate in reflection and conversation.
Seeds to Sustenance: Nut Tree Symposium
Sunday, March 15, 2026 | 9 AM–5 PM
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This new event from the New England Botanic Garden was reschedule from last fall! Seeds to Sustenance: Nut Tree Symposium is a full day gathering for professionals and curious gardeners alike, that explores the ecological, cultural, and culinary value of nut trees in the Northeast. Centered around American chestnut restoration initiatives taking root at the Garden, this inaugural symposium brings together growers, researchers, and artists to examine agroforestry, resilient food systems, and the deep connections between people and perennial landscapes.
The Nut Growers are coming to us!
NNGA is holding their annual summer conference this year at UMASS Amherst, Friday, July 31, – Monday, August 3, 2026. Save the date, more details coming soon!