On Sunday, September 19, from 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm, Wellesley College Visiting Scholar Katie Griffith will lead a hike part way around Lake Waban to look at different species of trees and shrubs co-existing. Meet for this free program at the Wellesley College Botanic Garden. Pre-registration is required (781-283-3094, or email horticulture@wellesley.edu), and please dress appropriately for going outdoors.
This 650-acre preserve of maritime hardwoods and wooded swamp is at the heart of an on-going effort to protect a large un-fragmented forest region near the southern New England coast. The primary natural community is coastal oak-holly forest that surrounds a remnant Atlantic white cedar swamp. Autumn color and late season flora of woodlands and edges will be on display, as well as some interesting footprints from the past — cellar holes, bridges, and the remains of a 19th century sawmill. Join the New England Wild Flower Society and Instructor Garry Plunkett for a very interesting hike through Weetamoo Woods in Tiverton, Rhode Island on Sunday, September 27, beginning at 12:30 pm. Limit 15 participants, $20 for members of NEWFS, $25 non members. To register, and for directions, log on to http://www.newfs.org, or call 508-877-7630.
