Ephemeral spring wildflowers are an integral part of the uncommon rich, mesic forest type. In Massachusetts, abundant spring flowers are found primarily in the western part of the state on lime-rich soils such as those at Day Mountain in Dalton, Massachusetts, where a forest canopy dominated by sugar maples provides habitat to significant species diversity. Patricia Swain will lead a walk through the Day Mountain Wildlife Management Area on Sunday, May 20 from 10 – 3, sponsored by the New England Wild Flower Society. $47 for NEWFS members, $58 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.newfs.org/learn/our-programs/spring-ephemerals-in-a-rich-mesic-forest