Daily Archives: July 6, 2022

Now Through Summer, 2022 – Meaningful Beauty: The Vibrant Vocabulary of Honeysuckles

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The exhibition, Meaningful Beauty: The Vibrant Vocabulary of Honeysuckles, celebrates the diversity of honeysuckles, and explores how differences in form allow various species of the plant to effectively communicate with their environment. Through a blend of artistic and scientific imagery—including illustration, animation, photography, maps, and diagrams—the exhibition conveys key concepts in evolution and plant form. The exhibition further engages visitors of all ages through digital and interactive technology, including projection, kiosks, as well as extensive use of augmented reality to blend art with science and personalize the experience for each visitor. Arnold Arboretum art shows are offered in-person at the Hunnewell Building at 125 Arborway (open noon–4pm, Friday through Monday) and virtually by clicking HERE.

Sunday, July 17, 10:30 am – 2:00 pm – Knotty Smartweeds

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Smartweeds (Persicaria spp.) are ubiquitous in our summer landscapes, but individually they can be challenging to identify. Through this July 17 Native Plants Trust classroom presentation from 10:30 – 2 with Ted Elliman, a close look at herbarium specimens, and field observation at Garden in the Woods, you will learn the identification features that distinguish each of the 22 smartweed species in New England. $53 NPT members, $63 non-members. Register at http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/knotty-smartweeds/