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Saturdays, January 20 & 27, and February 3, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern – Plant Nutrients, Online

What are mineral nutrients and how do plants use them? What are the signs of deficiencies and toxicities? In this Native Plant Trust three part online course on January 20 & 27 and February 3 from 10:00 – noon, you will learn some mineral nutrient foundations through an overview of soils, chemistry, and plant anatomy. We will explore how plants acquire, use, and translocate mineral nutrients.

We will also learn skills to identify how mineral nutrients are impacting a plant’s health and how to remedy plants suffering from improper nutrition. Please note: NPT does not make video or audio recordings of classes or programs available after the fact, because it believes education is interactive, with instructors and students building a community and culture of learning.

The class is taught online by George LoCascio, a horticulturist and soil specialist. $90 for NPT members, $108 for nonmembers. Register at https://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/plant-nutrients/

December 31, 2023
Sunday, May 19, 12:00 noon – 3:00 pm – Rattlesnake Gutter

The Native Plant Trust, in conjunction with the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions and guide George LoCascio, will lead a walk on May 19 from 12 – 3 at Rattlesnake Gutter in Leverett, Massachusetts. Discover spring ephemerals along the historical road of this important habitat. This little-known nook features impressive calcareous rock cliffs and enchanting wooded areas. Will we find hordes of rattlesnakes? Probably not, but we will find some excellent native plant specimens! $28/$35. Register at http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/rattlesnake-gutter/

May 9, 2019
Sunday, January 20, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Fruits and Seeds Revealed

Plants need their seeds to move around so they can propagate the next generation. In this New England Wild Flower session on Sunday, January 20 from 10 – noon at Nasami Farm in Whately, participants learn how plants have adapted a variety of ways to disperse their seeds. After a lecture on seed and fruit structures, the class studies examples of some of the adaptations using hand lenses and microscopes. George LoCascio leads the session, which costs $26 for NEWFS members, $32 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.newenglandwild.org/learn/our-programs/fruits-and-seeds-revealed-1

January 7, 2019
Saturday, September 15, 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm – Wetlands of East Leverett Meadow

Following muddy and mossy trails, this field study in the East Leverett Meadow on September 15 from 12 – 2 explores different wetlands and their plant compositions. Naturalist George LoCascio highlights local plants, wetlands ecology, and the importance of conserving the plants. Aquatic invertebrates make a special cameo appearance. The walk is co-sponsored by the New England Wild Flower Society and the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions. $21 for members of sponsoring organizations, $25 for nonmembers. Register online at www.newenglandwild.org.

September 9, 2018
Saturday, March 24, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Fruits and Seeds Revealed

Plants need their seeds to move around so they can propagate the next generation. On Saturday, March 24 at 6 pm at Nasami Farm in Whately, instructor George LoCascio will look at how plants have adapted a variety of ways to disperse their seeds. After a lecture on seed and fruit structures, we will look at examples of some of the adaptations using hand lenses and microscopes. $26 for New England Wild Flower Society members, $32 for nonmembers. Register online at http://www.newfs.org/learn/our-programs/fruits-and-seeds-revealed#

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March 13, 2018
Sunday, September 17, 10:30 am – 12:00 noon – Insects and Wildflowers of East Leverett Meadow

Ever wonder how plants and insects interact beyond pollination and herbivory? On Sunday, September 17 at 10:30 am, join George LoCascio and the New England Wild Flower Society at the East Leverett Meadow in Leverett to investigate insect and wildflower interactions. We’ll begin with a brief outdoor lecture, then walk around this beautiful meadow to make observations. While discussing pollinators, we’ll hone our field identification skills. Bring Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide and a hand lens if you have them. $14 for NEWFS members, $17 for nonmembers. Image from www.rattlesnakeguttertrust.org. Register at http://www.newfs.org/learn/our-programs/insects-and-wildflowers-of-east-leverett-meadow

September 12, 2017