August 29, 2019 - Boston Flora

Saturday, September 7, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm – Native Plants for Natural Dyes

August 29, 2019 by Boston Flora

This Native Plant Trust program at Nasami Farm on September 7 from 10 – 5 will explore the methodology of dyeing fibers using native and naturalized plant species. Through lecture materials, we will cover the basics of dyeing in ethnobotany, plant chemistry, and concepts of sustainable use. We will go into the field to identify and collect some plant material, and then go through the process of mordanting and dyeing raw wool, cotton, and silk fibers. Taught by Yoni Glogower, the class is $105 for NPT members, $126 for nonmembers. Register at www.nativeplanttrust.org

Sunday, September 8, 10:30 am – 12:00 noon – “What Can I Do?” – The Evolving Role of Community Science in Conservation

August 29, 2019 by Boston Flora

Community science is the engagement of passionate members of the general public, often with little or no previous training, in the advancement of scientific knowledge and discovery. As environmental threats to our natural world mount, community science has become critical to collecting and analyzing data to help make conservation decisions. Come and learn about the history of community science, how the Native Plant Trust utilizes community science, and the impacts you can have as a community scientist. The talk takes place September 8 beginning at 10:30 and is $23 for NPT members, $27 for nonmembers. Register at www.nativeplanttrust.org.