Thursday, July 22, 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm – Milkweeds and Dogbanes
Milkweeds (Asclepias) are some of the most attractive and fragrant wildflowers, and they are magnets for butterflies and pollinators. Learn about their special relationship with monarch butterflies, complex flower structure, ingenious pollination strategy, and protective chemical arsenal. This Native Plant Trust class at Garden in the Woods in Framingham on July 22 at 12:30 will help you identify the common and rare species and recognize their surprising range of habitats. You will also learn tips for milkweed cultivation and discuss the dangers that threaten this native plant.$60 for members and $72 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/milkweeds-and-dogbanes/
