The New England Wild Flower Society and the Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich, Vermont co-sponsor a program on Saturday, July 27, from 10 – 2, on Pteridophytes in Vermont. The Montshire Museum, which abuts the Connecticut River, has extensive grounds with a limey geology that enhances plant biodiversity. You will visit the extensive variety of ferns, club-mosses, and horsetails, and will hear how to identify each of them. Class will begin with indoor instruction using slides of drawings and photographs. Wear long pants and bring bug spray, a hand lens, and lunch. Instructors are Don Lubin and Ray Abair, identified as “fern enthusiasts.” $46 for NEWFS members, $56 for non members. Visit www.newfs.org for complete information.

