Daily Archives: March 19, 2023

Tuesday, March 28, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern – Edible Invasives, Online

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Invasive species are a significant threat to global biodiversity and conservationists are constantly looking for new ways to manage their continued expansion into native ecosystems. While traditional methods to control invasive species have included mechanical and chemical strategies, in recent years there has been a growing movement to see if we can control invasive species by eating them. In this March 28 Native Plant Trust presentation with Micah Jasny, we will learn about the history of eating invasive species and the merits and drawbacks of the strategy. $12 for NPT members, $15 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/edible-invasives/

Please note: We do not make video or audio recordings of classes or programs available after the fact, because we believe education is interactive, with instructors and students building a community and culture of learning. Some programs may be recorded strictly for instructor-training purposes.

Japanese Knotweed courtesy Edible Alchemy

Wednesday, March 29, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm – Native Plant Dyes

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For centuries, people have used natural materials to bring color into everyday life through wardrobe and fashion. Today, approximately 90 percent of dyes used in clothing are synthetic; many are made through unsustainable processes. In New England, we are surrounded by plants that can be turned into vibrant and lush pigments, which in turn can be applied to natural fibers such as wool, hemp, or cotton. In this Native Plant Trust class at Garden in the Woods on March 29 at 12:30 pm, we’ll discuss useful dye plants of the Northeast and New England ecoregions and explore how to process, extract, and bind these colors to fabric. Basic terminology of natural dyes, methods of plant identification, and ethical harvest of plant parts used will also be covered. As we conclude, a brief showcase of plant-dyed fabrics will be displayed. Join us for a fun and simple introduction to natural dyes from plants. Michael Piantedosi will instruct. $38 for NPT members, $45 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/native-plant-dyes/