This January 19 New England Wild Flower Society class with Roland “Boot” Boutwell at Garden in the Woods in Framingham uses a combination of branching patterns, bud and bark characteristics, habitat, and further characteristics for the winter identification of wetland shrubs. With a pond, a stream, and a bog, Garden in the Woods provides an excellent field site. The program begins at 10 am with a short session indoors, then students move outside to take a close look at 15-20 shrubs. Bring lunch and a hand lens if able. $53 for NEWFS members, $64 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.newenglandwild.org/learn/our-programs/wetland-shrubs-in-winter-1
