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  • Wednesday, November 13, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern – Rare Flora of the Sanctuaries, Online

    Native Plant Trust acquired its seven plant sanctuaries for the exceptional flora present in each space. Each sanctuary has a different habitat characterized by unique flora. In this November 13 webinar from 6 – 7:30 pm Eastern, Native Plant Trust’s Ecological Programs Coordinator Erik Sechler focuses on the ecology and characteristics of the unique and rare plant species found in these natural areas. $26 for NPT members, $30 for nonmembers. Register at https://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/rare-flora-of-the-sanctuaries/

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  • Tuesday, May 18, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Bird Monitoring and Habitat Assemblages, Online

    By identifying the song of a warbling vireo (Vireo gilvus) in a riparian stream habitat, or that of a Black-throated green warbler (Setophaga virens) in a mixed coniferous-hardwood forest, an observer can deduce characteristics about the habitat. Monitoring birds in an area over a period of time can help us understand the habitat type, quality, and management. This Native Plant Trust virtual class on May 18 at 1 pm will explore assemblages between Massachusetts Natural Community types and the bird species found in those community types, as well as structural components that are critical for these bird species. Taught by Bud Sechler, the fee is $12for NPT members, $15 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/bird-monitoring-and-habitat-assemblages/

  • Wreath of the Day, From the Archives – Invasives

    In November, the Garden Club of the Back Bay enjoyed a very informative online lecture by Bud Sechler of Native Plant Trust on the topic of invasives. Member Kaye Vosburgh noted that the use of invasive plants in flower arrangements is now expressly forbidden by the Garden Club Federation and the Garden Club of America, and while still allowable in ikebana, seed disposal protocols are strictly followed. This brought to mind our own Wreath Week foraging and how often we may have been guilty of using inappropriate plants, berries, or grasses over the years. A case in point, from ten years ago, is the wreath below with Japanese wisteria pods attached as part of the decoration. Be assured that in the future we will be very careful in our choices of materials. We have, by the way, always been careful not to use anything that is on any endangered list.

    We thank Lois Kunian and Gibson/Sotheby’s for their generosity in sponsoring today’s Wreath of the Day post.

  • Thursday, November 5, 10:00 am – Invasive Plants of New England: Identification, Ecology, Management, and Native Alternatives Webinar

    Thursday, November 5, 10:00 am – Invasive Plants of New England: Identification, Ecology, Management, and Native Alternatives Webinar

    The Garden Club of the Back Bay is pleased to host its November 5 meeting online on Zoom, beginning at 10 am, with Frederick (Bud) Sechler, Ecological Programs Coordinator with Native Plant Trust. The lecture addresses the identification and control of many of the invasive plant species that are an unwelcome and persistent presence in forests, fields, and wetlands. Through this visual virtual presentation, we will examine the impacts of several invasive species and discuss methods for managing invasive plant populations.

    Before joining Native Plant Trust, Bud was ecologist at New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, and The Nature Conservancy. He studied conservation biology at Antioch University New England.

    An email notification will be sent to Garden Club of the Back Bay members. If you are not a member and are interested in participating, email info@bostonflora.com.

  • Wednesday, June 17, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Sanctuary Update: Nasami Farm Online

    Join Bud Sechler, Ecological Programs Coordinator, to learn about the history and critical ecological resources of Native Plant Trust’s most active sanctuary. This June 17 webinar from 1 – 2 includes updates on recent rare plant surveys and an invasive plant management plan to restore habitats at Nasami Farm. $12 for NPT members, $15 for nonmembers. Register at www.nativeplanttrust.org.

  • Thursday, January 30, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Partnerships for Rare Plant Management

    For Natural Heritage Programs and partners, tracking rare plant populations is challenging due to lack of resources, personnel, and feasibility. Ecological Programs Coordinator, Bud Sechler, explains Native Plant Trust’s process of prioritizing management projects with Natural Heritage Programs in each New England state, and gives examples of on-going collaborations. We will discuss ways to improve the management of rare plant populations. The lecture takes place at Garden in the Woods on January 30 from 1 – 2, and the program is co-sponsored by the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions. $15 for members of the sponsoring organizations, $18 for nonmembers. Register at www.nativeplanttrust.org.

  • Tuesday, February 26, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Sanctuaries of the Society Webinar

    The New England Wild Flower Society owns nine plant sanctuaries scattered throughout the region. This February 26 webinar from 1-2 offers a brief history, description, and explanation of the ecological-botanical significance of these sanctuaries as well as a discussion of threats to their ecological integrity. This session also covers the challenges of managing a plant sanctuary in today’s changing world. The session is led by Bud Sechler, Ecological Programs Coordinator, and is $10 for NEWFS members. $13 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.newenglandwild.org/learn/our-programs/sanctuaries-of-the-society

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