Glacial outwash creates an unusual inland sandplain habitat of pitch pine (Pinus rigida) and scrub oak (Quercus ilicifolia) amidst forest and wetland in a 600-acre area known as “The Desert” at the Memorial Forest of Sudbury Valley Trust. Come observe this special plant community and its associated wildlife while learning about efforts to restore fire-dependent sandplain habitats through prescribed burns. This Native Plant Trust easy hike will also feature red pine and black huckleberry. The walk will be led by Neela de Zoysa on May 11 from 10 – 1, and is $51 for NPT members, $60 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/inland-pine-barrens/
