With Tree Expert Bob Leverett

Age and disease have taken their toll on two of Historic Northampton’s large sugar maples and we have made the difficult decision to take them down before they fall and cause damage to either the Shepherd barn (1806) or Parsons House (1719).  But cutting down a tree–especially these impressive specimens–is not something we take lightly. To honor these trees and trees everywhere, we’ve arranged a series of programs on Sunday, November 17, 2019 that focus on the trees around us. ​

Following Bob Leverett’s programs, all are welcome to gather at the sugar maple near the Historic Parsons House and consider this tree’s history–who has passed by during its life time, what are some of the major changes that have taken place since it took root. We will read some tree-related poetry and toast its life with small samples of maple syrup.

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