Festival of Fountains is here … and it’s time to celebrate summer—the season of vibrant hues, sunny days, and starlit evenings—here with us. Revel in brilliant blooms, recharge with quality time spent with friends and family, and refresh your senses with the thrill of dancing fountains—and enjoy the view from the new Conservatory Overlook. In this edition of Member eNews, make your plans to join us for free walks and talks in celebration of Pennsylvania Native Species Day, learn about our next Science Series installment, and more.
Timed reservations required for Members when arriving after 3 pm Thursdays–Saturdays through October 27. Reservations not required for Gardens Premium Members and Innovators.
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ENJOY FREE WALKS AND TALKS
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Join us for Pennsylvania Native Species Day! |
We’re proudly joining gardens across the state in recognizing the third annual Pennsylvania Native Species Day, which falls on May 16—but we’re celebrating on May 17 (4–7 pm) and May 18 (10 am–5 pm) with a variety of walks and talks each day, all free with Gardens Admission.
Established by the Pennsylvania Invasive Species Council in 2022, Pennsylvania Native Species Day seeks to celebrate the state’s diverse native species and increase Pennsylvanians’ understanding of the importance of protecting them against the proliferation of invasive species.
With our walks in the Meadow Garden, Peirce’s Woods, and more, explore native plants in our Gardens and learn how you can use native plants and support native species at home.
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Longwood Reimagined Continues |
Our West Conservatory is beginning to look like a garden! This month we are planting the permanent plants in our West Conservatory. From willow acacias to Mediterranean cypress to espaliered citrus there are 60 species in all (with 90 more species of seasonal plantings to come). Placing and planting 15-foot-tall acacias and 20-foot-tall cypress is no easy feat. Each specimen is carefully selected and positioned, in consideration of its neighboring plants, to create the design’s desired effect. Once the large plants are placed, we will begin to install the mid-story (or medium-sized plants) and conclude with the smaller bedding plants.
In all, more than 3,500 permanent plants and more than 2,500 seasonal plants (with up to 168 hanging baskets!) will grace this amazing Mediterranean-inspired garden. Our planting of the West Conservatory will continue throughout May and early June. Later in the summer, we will begin to plant the Cascade Garden and bring Roberto Burle Marx’s unique and immersive design back to life. We will share more Longwood Reimagined progress with you as we busily prepare for our grand debut this fall!
Want to learn more about this expansive project? Join Longwood staff for an upcoming Longwood Reimagined Member Talk on May 23 at 7 pm. Registration required, space limited.
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Join us for our first Members-only Hours of the year!
On Sunday, May 19, enjoy the show as Grammy-nominated fiddler, singer, accordionist, and songwriter Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole performs at 7 pm in our Orchard, followed by our Take the A Train to Birdland Illuminated Fountain Performance at 9 pm in the Main Fountain Garden.
Members’ guests are welcome but must be accompanied by a Member. Guests not included in a Membership require Admission tickets. Complimentary Guest Tickets may be used on these evenings.
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JOIN US FOR OUR NEXT SCIENCE SERIES
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Our Science Series continues! Join us on Saturday, May 18 at 1 pm in the Visitor Center Auditorium as Soils and Compost Manager Erik Stefferud explores how compost serves as a sustainable, eco-friendly, cost-effective practice that not only closes the waste loop but also elevates the overall health and resilience of a garden. Delve into how compost production improves the circularity of the materials we generate here at Longwood and how it enriches our Gardens—and how it could enrich yours.
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Upcoming Carillon Concerts |
Enjoy the sounds of our 62-bell, five-octave Longwood Carillon with our live carillon concerts, amid the lovely setting of our picturesque Chimes Tower.
Our carillon concerts are offered on select Fridays at 6 pm through the summer, beginning May 17.
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Members are invited to join Longwood staff in the Visitor Center Auditorium for an introduction to our Gardens and discover all your Membership has to offer. Learn more about your Member benefits, visiting tips, and the history of Longwood. Afterward, enjoy a fun Gardens activity!
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| May 23, June 6, and June 20
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Join us for our Member Appreciation Days! Take advantage of one-day-only double discounts (20% off!) in The Garden Shop–both online and on-site–and on dining. Member reservations required if visiting after 3 pm (except for Gardens Premium Members).
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Make plans to visit this summer! Gardens open Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday (closed Tuesday) from 10 am to 6 pm and Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 10 am to 10 pm through August 28. Timed Reservations required for Members when arriving after 3 pm Thursdays–Saturdays. Reservations not required for Gardens Premium Members or Innovators.
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