Melanie Hollas, Co-chair Pollinator Pathway Stamford, provides a special evening talk about what a pollinator garden is, how to build one, and how to make it thrive. She will also lead a walk onto the arboretum grounds to identify native pollinator plants. Register on the Bartlett Arboretum website. The event is free and open to non-Bartlett members. Donations are appreciated.

The Garden Conservancy is a national organization that offers a program for visiting the best private gardens in America. During Open Days in May and June, hundreds of gardens across the U.S. are open to the public for viewing and several of those are in Fairfield County. On May 31, 10 to 4, there are four gardens open—Prospect Gardens in Westport, Flourish Farm of Silvermine in Wilton, Ann & Haig’s Garden in New Canaan, and the Garden of Kathryn Herman in Fairfield; on June 7, 10 to 4, Green Farms Botanical Garden in Westport.

On line pre-registration is required. Go to The Garden Conservancy website, gardenconservancy.org.

Non-members $10.

Garden club members have a unique opportunity to visit one of the premier gardens in our area. A guided tour, beginning at 10:00, will cover many of the wonders of the 8.5 acre property—shrub beds of perennials and annuals, woodland walkways, tiered vegetable garden, Japanese-inspired meditation area, a wildflower meadow, and much more.

Members only. Tickets $15