Daily Archives: August 21, 2018

Tuesday, May 28 – Wednesday, June 12, 2019 – Travel to Armenia and Georgia with New England Wild Flower Society

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Explore the rich natural heritage of the Caucasus – May 28-June 12, 2019. Travel to Armenia and Georgia. The New England Wild Flower Society will travel to Armenia and Georgia with Betchart Expeditions, Inc. We begin in Armenia, exploring Lake Sevan (elevation 6,234 feet), the largest body of water in the Caucasus region; and Khor Virap Monastery, which sits at the foot of Mount Ararat (elevation 16,854 ft.), the sacred volcanic mountain. Then we go on to Georgia, where we visit the National Botanic Garden, Mtskheta, the country’s ancient capital, and Jvari Monastery. Our trip takes in many more-local attractions along the way, including museums, a convent, villages, a national park, and the subtropical Batumi Botanical Garden on the Black Sea, the richest in plant biodiversity in Russia (pictured). Complete itinerary and details will be found at http://www.newenglandwild.org/learn/travel-to-armenia-and-georgia.html/?searchterm=Georgia

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Saturday, September 8, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, and Sunday, September 9, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – 15th Annual Fall Carnivorous Plant Show

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The 15th Annual Fall Carnivorous Plant Show, sponsored by the New England Carnivorous Plant Society, will take place Saturday, September 8 from 10 – 5 and Sunday, September 9, from 10 – 4, at Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston.
Admission to the NECPS show is FREE with the purchase of regular admission to the Tower Hill Botanic Garden.

Admission: Adults $15.00, Seniors (65+) $10.00, Youth (6-18) $5.00
Massachusetts EBT Cardholders (any age): $2. We admit up to four guests with one EBT card.
Tower Hill Botanic Garden Members & Children under 5 FREE
Military Personnel, Veterans, and Military Families: 20% off general admission year-round with a valid Military ID or Dependent ID.
Guests must pay admission to the Garden to visit Twigs cafe and the Garden Shop.

This is the largest collection of carnivorous plants displayed annually on the East Coast!  Plant lovers and all those who enjoy something different will be able to get up close to view hundreds of carnivorous plants exhibited by the members of the NECPS. There are over 750 currently recognized carnivorous and protocarnivorous plant species and many more hybrids. We strive to represent plants from each carnivorous plant genus.

Visit the Venus Fly Trap Feeding Area where you can observe up close how these plants devour insects. Attend Free Seminars on the care and cultivation of carnivorous plants. Plants and growing accessories will be available for purchase for both novice and experienced growers from respected Carnivorous Plant Vendors and the NECPS and it’s members. Society members will be present both days to explain how the plants feed, what they eat, where they live, and how they can be grown and enjoyed at home. Visitors can expect to see carnivorous plants from all over the world including carnivorous plants that grow locally throughout New England.  Hundreds of plants are scheduled to be on display! Lots of opportunities for photographers. LIVE Venus Fly Trap feedings.

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