Even without leaves, most shrubs are easily recognizable in winter. On December 7 from 10 – 2 at Garden in the Woods in Framingham, learn to identify 20 native New England shrubs through such characteristics as branching patterns, bark, persistent flowers and fruits, growth forms, galls, and habitats. We begin indoors looking at twig samples and slides, then head out into the Garden for a close look at our subjects. We will also consider the natural history of these shrubs, and finish indoors with a twig quiz. Bring lunch and a hand lens. The class will be led by Roland “
Boot” Boutwell, and is $60 for NPT members, $72 for nonmembers. It is co-sponsored by the Massachusetts Association on Conservation Commissions. Register at http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/shrubs-winter/