Boston Flora

Tag: grasses of the northeast

  • Friday, July 8, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, and Saturday, July 9, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – Survey of Grasses of the Northeast

    Join Dennis Magee, the author of Grasses of the Northeast to explore grasses. Using dried specimens and microscope displays, we will study the characteristics of 10 tribes and over 40 genera of common grasses. The first day, Friday July 8 from 9 – 3, will be devoted to lecture and specimen examination. On the second day, Saturday, July 9 from 10 – 2, we’ll venture into the field, where you will have the opportunity to apply your new skills. Bring a hand lens and Grasses of the Northeast. The two day session will be held at Garden in the Woods in Framingham, and costs $88 for members of NEWFS, $110 for nonmembers. Register online at http://www.newfs.org/learn/our-programs/survey-of-grasses-of-the-northeast.

  • Wednesday, September 23 and Thursday, September 24, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Introduction to Grasses

    Join Dennis Magee, author of Grasses of the Northeast, for this intensive look at grasses at the Polly Hill Arboretum in West Tisbury on Wednesday and Thursday, September 23 and 24, from 9 – 4.

    These fascinating plants are all around us but are little-known to most people. Fresh plant material and dissecting microscope exhibits will be used to teach key identification features for each taxon. The first day will be spent in lecture and lab learning the necessary background material and identification concepts. The second day will be in the field identifying grasses and relating them to the material introduced in class on Wednesday.

    $120/$100 for PHA members. $80 for professionals associated with Island land management or conservation organizations. Pre-registration required, class limited to 8. Please bring lunch each day. Register at http://www.pollyhillarboretum.org/workshop/introduction-to-grasses/

  • Thursday, September 12, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm – Survey of Late Season Grasses of the Northeast

    This New England Wild Flower Society workshop on Thursday, September 12 from 9 – 3 focuses on the grasses which are in identifiable condition in late summer and early fall. Key identification characteristics are given for 10 tribes and about 60 genera of common grasses using dried specimens and microscope displays. Following a morning session of lecture and observation of the plant materials, there is an afternoon field trip to observe as many grasses as can be found in the time available. Students are expected to have a good understanding of basic botanical nomenclature and concepts for this higher level class. Bring a bag lunch and a good 10x to 15x hand lens. The instructor is Dennis Magee, author and environmental consultant. $77 for NEWFS members, $91 for nonmembers.  Register on line at www.newfs.org/learn/catalog/bot3517.

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