We know. We should be kinder. Attribute our 2021 dark humor to our distress that we can’t be at The First Lutheran Church of Boston making beautiful wreaths for Boston. But the display below looks to be part of a Tim Burton movie set. Another example of Why We Decorate. Captions welcome at info@gardenclubbackbay.org.
Woody Minnich will be returning to the Massachusetts Cactus and Succulent Society virtually on Zoom by popular demand after his visit with us during his 2019 northeast speaking tour, when he spoke about “The New, Rare, and Seldom-seen Cacti and Succulents of Mexico.”
Woody’s reputation as an educator and engaging presenter has taken him all over the world to speak about cacti and succulents, sharing his expertise and discoveries as a writer, lecturer, field explorer, grower, and photographer. He is an active leader in the Cactus and Succulent Society of America and its western affiliates. Members who heard him speak in 2019 will remember his colorful stories, his warm humor, and down-to-earth style. The event is open to members and membership is a modest $20 per year, with many interesting programs, exhibits and sales available to members. For more information and to register visit https://cssma.org/meetings-%26-programs
Native Plant Trust’s seven sanctuaries hold a wealth of information about the unique and rare plant life and natural communities that occur throughout New England. In this January 11 webinar, Native Plant Trust’s Ecological Programs Coordinator Bud Sechler will go beyond applied management to discuss exciting current research methods and goals underway at each plant sanctuary. The session begins at 1:00 pm Eastern, and is $12 for Native Plant Trust members, $15 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/research-sanctuaries/
