Daily Archives: January 26, 2017

Saturday, February 11, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Design Philosophy, Plantsmanship, and More

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On Saturday, February 11 from 2 – 4, Thomas Woltz shares his design philosophy, his superb sense of plantsmanship focused on selecting species and varieties that have a connection to the local flora and fauna, and his use of indigenous materials. He will focus on landscapes he has created in the region, private gardens, Hudson’s Olana and Coastal Maine Botanical Garden.

Woltz is a principal at the landscape architecture firm Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects, where he helped establish the firm’s Conservation Agriculture Studio.  This Berkshire Botanical Garden Winter Lecture will be held at the Monument Mountain Regional High School Auditorium, 600 Stockbridge Road in Great Barrington. BBG members $35, nonmembers $45. To register visit http://www.berkshirebotanical.org/

Wednesday, February 8, 11:00 am – 12:00 noon – Dunes and Marsh Communities Live Webinar

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At the interface between land and sea in New England, dune and marsh communities harbor hardy plants uniquely suited to their harsh environment. Learn about their many adaptations for dealing with salt, sea water, and storms. This New England Wild Flower Society webinar on February 8 from 11 – noon is part of our five-part series “Plant Communities of New England” which will introduce you to some truly special New England habitats. Elizabeth Farnsworth, Senior Research Ecologist for New England Wild Flower Society will discuss the ecology and fascinating plant life of a distinctive New England landscape. A 15-minute Q&A period will follow each webinar. $10 for NEWFS members, $13 for nonmembers. Register online at www.newfs.org.  Image from US Fish and Wildlife Service.