Climate change poses many challenges to plants that are adapted to particular environmental conditions. Conservation biologists ask: How best can we protect plant diversity in light of these challenges? Should we actively move plants or genes, protect land that enables plants to migrate on their own, or take other steps? Engage in a moderated, lively discussion led by Dr. Elizabeth Farnsworth, based on provided readings and your own opinions. Call this a botanical ethics class, if you will. The session will take place at Garden in the Woods, Hemenway Street in Framingham, on Wednesday, July 12 from 6:30 – 8, and is $20 for NEWFS members, $24 for nonmembers. Register online at www.newfs.org. Image of purple marshlock from www.frontierscientists.com.
