Led by Emerald Necklace docent Barbara Balasa, this informal talk on The Secret Life of Cones, Sunday, February 24, from 1 – 2:30, at the Shattuck Visitor’s Center, focuses on all things coniferous and will feature a hands-on exhibit of a variety of cones from North America, including the curiously named “widow-maker!” Space limited, reserve online at https://25749.thankyou4caring.org/eventregistration?erid=140278&trid=419898e4-8a51-4a9b-9bd7-1eba4020b332  or call 617-522-2700.  Photo from www.wildliferanger.co.uk.