Daily Archives: July 15, 2011

Saturday, July 30, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm – Rhizome Sale by the Iris Society of Massachusetts

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The Iris Society of Massachusetts is holding a rhizome sale on Saturday, July 30, from 11 – 4, at Verrill Farm, on Wheeler Road in Concord, Massachusetts. The plants are donated by members and are ones that thrive in our region. You can choose from a variety of bearded irises, Siberians, and others.  Now is a perfect time to plant irises! Come early for the best selection of plants. Society members will be on hand to answer questions and make suggestions.  The event is free and open to the public.  For more information, log on to www.massirises.org.  Image below of bearded iris ‘Orange Harvest’ from www.thegoodthing.org

Saturday, July 23, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm – Dedham BioBlitz

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The Dedham BioBlitz is an interactive event where parents, children and family members can explore the outdoors and seek out species for identification. The goal is to tag and identify 375 species, such as plants, lichens, fungi, mammals, insects, birds, spiders, reptiles, and amphibians. Although there may be thousands of species in Dedham, the idea is to celebrate and honor Dedham’s milestone anniversary of 375 years as a town and community. Events scheduled for the day include nature walks led by world-renowned naturalist Peter Alden, a kid-friendly nature scavenger hunt along the banks of the Charles River, information sharing by field specialists who will educate participants about wetlands, vernal pools, meadows, New England wildflowers, and native and invasive species. A display of live animals, and natural curiosities will also be a part of the festivities. The BioBlitz is FREE and open to all curious minds.  Meet at the Dolan Recreation Center, 269 Common Street in Dedham, at 9 am on Saturday, July 23.  For more information, email steph@dinosaur13.com.