Daily Archives: September 11, 2017

Saturday, September 16, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – Wildflowers of Fall

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Fall-booming New England natives are the swan song of the growing season, with the explosion asters, goldenrods, and others providing a last burst of color before winter. In this quick introduction to fall favorites on Saturday, September 16 from 10 – 1 at Garden in the Woods, you will learn to identify flowers, habitats, and pollinators through a combination of classroom instruction and a walk in the field at the Garden. Bring a hand lens and Wildflowers of New England. Instructor is Neela de Zoysa, co-sponsor is Mass Audubon, and the fee is $40 for NEWFS and Mass Audubon members, $48 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.newfs.org/learn/our-programs/wildflowers-of-fall

Tuesdays, September 19 – November 14, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Introduction to Botany

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Learn botany from dedicated instructor and plant nomenclature specialist Kanchi Gandhi. Among the topics to be explored: plant cells and tissues, anatomy and morphology, reproduction, nutrition, growth and development, plant diversity, evolution, classification, and nomenclature. This course will be held at the Harvard University Herbarium in Cambridge on Tuesdays, September 19 – November 14, from 6:30 – 8:30, and includes both lecture and laboratory activities. It is suitable for beginning botanists or those seeking a refresher course. Required text: Botany for Gardeners by Brian Capon. $225 for New England Wild Flower Society and Arnold Arboretum (co-sponsor) members, $270 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.newfs.org/learn/our-programs/introduction-to-botany