Daily Archives: July 14, 2019

Wednesday, July 17, 5:30 pm – Climate Change and the Survival of Rare Plants of New England

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The Annual Lisina & Frank W. Hoch Lecture at the Polly Hill Arboretum in Martha’s Vineyard will take place Wednesday, July 17 at 5:30 pm, sponsored by the Middletown Nursery/Oakleaf Landscape and the Dukes Soil Conservation District. Climate change is already altering the behavior of plants in New England. Recently retired conservation director for the Native Plant Trust (formerly the New England Wild Flower Society) Bill Brumback will discuss how climate change is expected to affect the habitats and plants of New England during this century, with special emphasis on our rare plant species. Six general actions for conserving rare species will be discussed. $5 for PHA members, $10 for nonmembers.

Tuesday, July 30, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – Wildflowers of Rock Meadow

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During the summer, Belmont, Massachusetts’ Rock Meadow’s meadows, woods and wetlands are ablaze with colorful wildflowers. Discover plants that can be used to cure poison ivy, plants that attract monarch butterflies and their caterpillars, and plants that, according to ancient lore, were used to calm unruly oxen. Bring a bag lunch and a hand lens if you have one. This Native Plant Trust field trip is co-sponsored with the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions, and is led by Roland “Boot” Boutwell. $38 for NPT members, $46 for nonmembers. Register at www.nativeplanttrust.org.