Daily Archives: July 5, 2017


Saturday, July 15, 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Ants in Your Plants

E. O. Wilson dubbed ants “the little things that run the world.” Discover these amazing creatures, led by Elizabeth Farnsworth, a coauthor of Field Guide to Ants of New England. Enjoy a slideshow about their biology, followed by a foray to find many ants. Learn how to identify and appreciate these creatures, which are essential to the life of plants—and humans. This New England Wild Flower Society program will take place Saturday, July 15 in Amherst, Massachusetts, and is cosponsored by the Hitchcock Center for the Environment. $33 for members of sponsoring organization, $40 for nonmembers. Register online at http://www.newfs.org/learn/our-programs/ants-in-your-plants

 


Wednesday, July 12, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Nibbling on Nature in the City

On Wednesday, July 12 at 7 pm, join Russ Cohen as he discusses the comestible virtues of at least three dozen wild plants commonly found in urban habitats such as vacant lots, bike path edges, ball fields, weedy areas around community garden plots, and your yard. Keys to the identification of each species will be provided, along with information on which parts of the plant are edible, seasons of availability, preparation methods, and guidelines for safe and environmentally responsible foraging. Pictured is epazote, an herb widely used in Mexican cuisine, which grows freely throughout the city.

This class is part of our Urban Gardening Series, a set of classes designed to help city dwellers grow healthy, sustainable, and beautiful urban gardens. Led by New England Wild Flower Society in partnership with the Cambridge Conservation Commission, these free classes take place at the Cambridge Public Library (449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA). You may register at www.newfs.org.


Saturday, July 15, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Three for Two: Historic Gardens, a Museum and Barn

The Harwich Historical Society invites you to Three for Two: Historic Gardens, a Museum and Barn, on Saturday, July 15 from 10 – 4. Entry to the Brooks Academy Museum, Elmer Crowell Barn, and Harwich Historic Society gardens, plus a stroll through the private gardens at two antique Cape homes located just one block away, are offered for $10. The HHS is located at 80 Parallel Street in Harwich, and for more information visit http://harwichhistoricalsociety.org/