Ronald B. Davis, PhD, Professor Emeritus, School of Biology and Ecology and the Climate Change Institute, University of Maine, will speak on Thursday, October 13, 7:00–8:30pm at the Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill Street, Mattapan, on the topic of Bogs and Fens.
Bogs and fens are wetlands underlain by deep water-saturated peat. In New England, at least 25 of them can be visited on boardwalks, where one can see unique assemblages of flora and fauna, including carnivorous plants, orchids, and uncommon bird species. Dr. Ronald Davis will illustrate his lecture with outstanding photographs and explain some of the unique features of these beautiful and fascinating ecosystems. Fee: Free for Arboretum members and student; $5 nonmembers. Register at my.arboretum.harvard.edu or call 617-384-5277. Presented jointly by the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University and Mass Audubon’s Boston Nature Center. Image from www.hikenewengland.com.
