Boston Flora

Tag: Native Plant Trust

  • Tuesday, June 25, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – Wetland Shrubs

    Explore varied wetland habitats, including a pond, a stream, and a bog, for excellent examples of shrubs that grow in and around wetlands. Come learn 15-20 New England shrubs as well as a handful of shrubs that grow in higher and drier habitats. The Native Plant Trust class with Roland “Boot” Boutwell takes place June 25 from 10 – 2 at Grassy Pond in Acton. Please bring lunch, a hand lens, and a field guide to shrubs, if you have them. Cosponsored with the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions. $53 for Sponsor members, $64 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/wetland-shrubs/

  • 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/

  • Wednesdays, May 22 – June 26, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm – The Art of Conservation: Watercolor

    Develop deep botanical knowledge through art! Learn to observe plants and grow an understanding of basic watercolor techniques. This Native Plant Trust six session course at Garden in the Woods May 22 – June 26 from 10 – 12:30 will address opaque/transparent washes, value, and color intensity through exercises en plein air. Taught by Cecilia Sharma, the class is $198 for NPT members, $240 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/art-conservation-watercolor/

  • Saturday, May 18, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – Ecology of Mount Tom

    Mount Tom is an iconic traprock ridge nestled between Easthampton and Holyoke. Learn about its distinctive geology, glacial history, and rich plant communities on a hike towards the summit. This hike is cosponsored by the Native Plant Trust and the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions. $38 for members of sponsoring organizations, $46 for nonmembers. Yoni Glogower leads. Register online at http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/ecology-mount-tom/

  • Tuesday, May 14, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – Wetland Shrubs

    Explore varied wetland habitats, including a pond, a stream, and a bog, for excellent examples of shrubs that grow in and around wetlands, in this May 14 Native Plant Trust session at Grassy Pond in Acton, Massachusetts, from 10 – 2. Come learn 15-20 New England shrubs as well as a handful of shrubs that grow in higher and drier habitats. Please bring lunch, a hand lens, and a field guide to shrubs, if you have them. Co-sponsored by the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions, the walk is led by Roland “Boot” Boutwell. $53 for members of sponsoring organizations, $64 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/wetland-shrubs/

  • Friday, May 17, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Writing in the Garden

    Writers from Emily Dickinson to Edith Wharton to Eudora Welty have found their gardens to be wellsprings of sensory experience that stimulated their writing. In this May 17 Native Plant Trust two-hour workshop, visit the fields and designed gardens at Nasami Farm in Whately and write spontaneously in response to prompts—verbal or visual cues provided by the workshop leader—inspired by the surroundings. No previous writing experience required. Please bring a notebook, pen or pencil, and water, and dress for the weather. Instructor Jane Roy Brown leads, and the fee is $26 for NPT members, $32 for nonmembers. Register at www.nativeplanttrust.org.

    Eudora Welty weeding on steps, courtesy of Eudora Welty Foundation

  • Native Plant Trust Awarded Advanced Conservation Practitioner Accreditation

    Native Plant Trust, formerly known as New England Wild Flower Society, announces it is one of the first organizations in the world awarded Advanced Conservation Practitioner Accreditation by Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI). BGCI’s Advanced Conservation Practitioner Accreditation recognizes botanic institutions with significant conservation impact and with work that supports local, national or global conservation goals.

    “Plant conservation is a core part of our mission at Native Plant Trust. We are honored to be among the first organizations recognized by BGCI for high professional standards and for achievements in our plant conservation program,” Executive Director Debbi Edelstein said. “The new Advanced Conservation Practitioner Accreditation provides an important framework for strengthening conservation initiatives and enhancing collaboration on policies throughout the worldwide network.”

    BGCI accreditation ensures that gardens adhere to international standards. The Advanced Practitioner Accreditation includes a Conservation Collections Assessment by BGCI, and applications are reviewed through a rigorous external review process that culminates with an endorsement by members of BGCI’s international Advisory Council, a global leadership forum for botanic gardens comprising 30 garden directors from six continents.

  • Native Plant Trust – New Name, Deep Roots

    The New England Wild Flower Society has a big announcement. Since its founding in 1900 as the Society for the Protection of Native Plants, it has had four names.

    “In 2019 we are ready for one that is better aligned with our mission, our impact…and our roots. After a great deal of research and careful consideration, we are pleased to announce that New England Wild Flower Society is now Native Plant Trust – Conserving and promoting New England’s native plants. Our new name more accurately reflects our mission and our achievements in conservation, horticulture, and education. The tagline is an abbreviated version of our mission statement and communicates our geographic focus. We are grateful to our board, staff, volunteers, and members who helped us throughout the process, and we are excited to share this news with our supporters across the region and around the world.

    For a full description of the history of the organization, visit the exciting new website, www.nativeplanttrust.org