Ferns have been around for more than 300 million years, and in that time the diversification of their form has been phenomenal. Join Don Lubin and the New England Wild Flower Society on Saturday, September 20 at 11:30 am as Don investigates the ferns of Horn Pond Reservation in Woburn, MA. Horn Pond is crossed by rocks such as diorite and gabbro, making it a great home for ferns that prefer a “sweeter†habitat. We hope to see two Asplenium species, two Woodsias, and a Selaginella, as well as numerous more common ferns. Expect some climbing and off-trail hiking. Bring a hand lens if you have one, and any fern fronds you would like Don to identify. $33 for NEWFS members, $40 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.newfs.org/learn/our-programs/ferns-of-horn-pond-mountain.
