Daily Archives: April 15, 2022

Thursday, April 21, 9:30 am – 11:30 am – The Border Brigade Season Four Kick-Off

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Under the guidance of Eric DiTommaso, Parks Care Specialist on the staff of the Public Garden, we tend the borders of the Garden, mainly weeding and light pruning. Often Eric surprises us with a special project such as planting a mass of Hostas or heavily pruning some rose bushes.

We meet the third Thursday of each month from 9:30 -11:30, usually at the Boylston Street entrance to the Garden.

Small gardening tools are helpful and gloves highly recommended. Our first meeting this year will be on Thursday, April 21. If you are interested in joining us, or want more information, please send an email to Sherley Smith by clicking HERE.

Monday, April 25 – Monday, September 12 – Plant Ecology, Self-Paced, Online

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This Native Plant Trust overview of plant ecology addresses the distribution and abundance of plants and their interactions with other organisms and the physical environment. We will explore factors that affect plants as individuals, populations, and communities, such as life history, resource use, competition, and animal-plant interactions (e.g., pollination, dispersal, herbivory). This Basic Certificate online core course is self-paced, with opportunities for peer discussion, expert access for questions, and field projects. A facilitator will guide you in your learning, review your assignments, and answer your questions. It typically takes at least 12 hours to complete. Download the syllabus. Instructor is Jennifer McCarthy. $150 for NPT members, $200 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/plant-ecology/