Daily Archives: September 12, 2017


Tuesday, September 19, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – Botany in the Salt Marsh: Barnstable Great Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary

Barnstable Great Marsh is an integral part of the ecologically significant 3,800-acre Sandy Neck salt marsh and barrier beach system. Join Michael Piantedosi of the New England Wild Flower Society on Tuesday, September 19 from 10 – 1 to explore this critical coastal ecosystem and learn about its resident flora. NEWFS member fee $28, $35 nonmembers. Register online at http://www.newfs.org/learn/our-programs/botany-in-the-salt-marsh-barnstable-great-marsh-wildlife-sanctuary.


Sunday, September 17, 10:30 am – 12:00 noon – Insects and Wildflowers of East Leverett Meadow

Ever wonder how plants and insects interact beyond pollination and herbivory? On Sunday, September 17 at 10:30 am, join George LoCascio and the New England Wild Flower Society at the East Leverett Meadow in Leverett to investigate insect and wildflower interactions. We’ll begin with a brief outdoor lecture, then walk around this beautiful meadow to make observations. While discussing pollinators, we’ll hone our field identification skills. Bring Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide and a hand lens if you have them. $14 for NEWFS members, $17 for nonmembers. Image from www.rattlesnakeguttertrust.org.  Register at http://www.newfs.org/learn/our-programs/insects-and-wildflowers-of-east-leverett-meadow