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  • Wednesday, May 12, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm – Climate Talk: What Alpine Plants in New England are Telling Us about Climate Change, Online

    Tower Hill Botanic Garden is dedicated to understanding the ways climate change impacts our world and exploring methods we can use to combat its effects and improve our climate outlook. “Climate Talks” are an opportunity to connect with experts in the field to learn and understand the current effects of climate change and explore ways we can make a difference.

    This May 12 climate talk beginning at 6:30 pm will explore the current global biodiversity crisis caused by environmental change. The effects of this change make it critical for our communities to determine what our conservation priorities will be, especially when we understand which plants are the most vulnerable to extinction. This talk will discuss one study of alpine plants of the mountains of the Northeast (rare alpine rattlesnake-root plants -Nabalus spp., Syn: Prenanthes spp.-) to understand how they will respond to ongoing environmental change. Through this study we can develop and use a framework for understanding the climate change vulnerability of certain plant species and develop plans for managing those species during climate change.

    Kristen Haynes, PHD is an ecologist and plant biologist whose work focuses on climate change conservation. Kristen’s interest in environmental issues began with early experiences in the Adirondack Mountains in northern New York State, and grew through involvement with her high school’s Envirothon team. Kristen studied Natural Resources at Cornell University and then pursued a PhD at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. Currently, as the Assistant Director of SUNY Oswego’s Rice Creek Field Station, Kristen is co-leading a project aiming to restore native tree species to New York State’s canal region for ecosystem, climate, and cultural benefits.

    This program will be held virtually. Once you register you will receive a Zoom link in the confirmation. This webinar will also be RECORDED and available for 2 months to all registrants. $10 Tower Hill members, $15 nonmembers. Register at www,towerhillbg.org


  • Friday, February 22, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Flora and Physical Features of the Alpine Zone

    This New England Wild Flower Society program on February 22 from 10 – noon at Garden in the Woods focuses on the climatic and physical characteristics of New England’s alpine areas on the highest mountains of ME, NH, and VT. Botanist Ted Elliman details the unique, highly specialized, and beautiful flora that characterize the above-timberline community. $26 for NEWFS and NOFA members, $32 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.newenglandwild.org/learn/our-programs/flora-and-physical-features-of-the-alpine-zone

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  • Friday, December 14, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Life in the Clouds: New England’s Alpine Plants Webinar

    Friday, December 14, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Life in the Clouds: New England’s Alpine Plants Webinar

    This New England Wild Flower Society webinar on December 14 from 1 – 2 pm takes participants on a survey of some of the region’s most extreme and beautiful habitats, New England’s high mountain summits. Join Research Botanist Arthur Haines as he addresses a broad survey of plants adapted to these habitats, showing the physical characteristics of the sites and various adaptations that plants use to live at high elevation. $10 for NEWFS members, $13 for nonmembers.  Register at http://www.newenglandwild.org/learn/our-programs/life-in-the-clouds-new-england2019s-alpine-plants

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