Mission

To educate and inspire people of all ages to become successful and environmentally responsible stewards of the Earth.

Goals

.  To develop and administer year-round activities, presentations, exhibits and special events designed to encourage a closer relationship with one's self and nature; create an awareness of the beauty, diversity, complexity and fragility of nature's systems; and teach skills and behaviors needed to be effective stewards of the Earth.

.  To demonstrate environmental stewardship in the care and use of our land in order to preserve and maintain the various natural communities, habitats and the woodland garden.

We are both a Nature Center & a Woodland Garden

Our woodlands, wetlands, meadow, and pioneer forest form a nature center focused on experiential environmental education. Our staff has developed a full range of experience-based programs for students, teachers, and the community. For example, examine our rain gardens, take a look at NEWTS (our on-site waste treatment facility), take one of our many how-to brochures, take advantage of our birding trail, or wash your hands in water heated in our new solar hot water heating structure.  Information about these activities and our school programs is in Munger Lodge.

Boxerwood has a mature collection of rare and native trees & shrubs located in established woodlands, wetlands, meadow, and pioneer forest. At present we have about 2,500 cultivars and 4,500 native trees & shrubs. There are significant collections of Dwarf Conifers, Magnolias, Dogwoods, Rhododendrons & Azaleas, and Japanese Maples.  Our garden continues to evolve. Decay and renewal, whimsy, food for wildlife, beauty -- all have their place here. Before you come, you can take a "virtual walk" through Boxerwood by following "the garden" link from the menu bar above.

Summer programs and special events highlight our unique site.   Members can use our facilities for their own special events.  See "FAQ" from the "about us" menu bar above.

The Boxerwood Education Association

The BEA is the non-profit organization founded in 2000 which oversees our activities in line with our mission. BEA is also a membership organization.  You can join from our "membership" link from the menu bar above.

We couldn't do all that we do with out our members, volunteers, and our partnering orgnaizations and friends

Boxerwood is so beautiful, even rocks fall in love!