A tree blooming with spring flowers at Gore Place.
Upcoming Tour Dates:
Saturday, December 2, 2023
Gore Place is located at 52 Gore Street, Waltham, MA 02453. Ample free parking!
Our November 4 tour is the perfect time to learn about falling leaves! In this tour, we will explain about why leaves fall, the science behind it, and the benefits of dropping leaves. We will have plenty of opportunity to see evidence of the leaf drop process by studying the low hanging branches of some old maples, the Kentucky yellowwood, and oaks.
We’ll leave no branch unturned in this tour of trees at Gore Place! Join us as we get to the root of both the science and history of individual trees and species on our grounds. Along the way, we'll point out some of the most noticeable and iconic trees near our historic mansion and you'll learn the basics of identifying trees. Hopefully, our educators won’t be stumped by any of your questions!
This tour will take place outdoors for an hour. We will be walking over a combination of gravel paths and potentially wet, gently rolling lawn. Please wear footwear you will be comfortable in and dress for the weather. The tour is designed for adults; however, we welcome youth aged six and up to join us. This program is rain or shine but we will cancel for extreme inclement weather.
Advance tickets are required. Ample free parking.
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If you or someone in your group needs an accommodation to more fully participate in this event, please contact us before registering.
Cost: $16 adults, free for Gore Place members, $11 students (ages 6 to 16)
