Join New England Wild Flower Society and Dr. Elizabeth Farnsworth to explore New England’s plant life. In this online and field course (September 12 – October 14) you will learn what plants are, how they function, and why they are essential to all life on earth. You’ll also discover many of the region’s native and non-native plants. This course includes five self-paced online modules offered over the course of five weeks, featuring lots of interactions with the instructor and your fellow students. You can elect to join an optional field trip led by an enthusiastic botanist in your state. Field Trip Note: One field trip will be held in each New England state and participation is optional. If you would like to attend the trip as part of the course, please register for both the course and the field trip. Field trip dates and specific locations will be announced six weeks before the course launches. $100 for NEWFS members, $125 for nonmembers. Course and Field Trip: $128 for NEWFS members, $160 for nonmembers. Register online at http://newenglandwild.org/learn/our-programs/plants-101-introduction-to-the-green-world-1