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Tag: New England Wild Flower Society

  • Saturday, December 14, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm – Winter Botany

    On Saturday, December 14 at Garden in the Woods in Framingham, from 9:30 – 3:30, William E. Kuriger will help you investigate the taxonomic characteristics of deciduous, evergreen, and some herbaceous plants in winter. Students learn to use a dichotomous key and then identify a large inventory of twig and plant specimens before heading outdoors to practice these skills in the Garden’s living collection. Bring a bag lunch, a hand lens, and a copy of Fruit Key and Twig Key to Trees and Shrubs by William M. Harlow. Take home plant specimens. $102for Native Plant Trust  members, $120 for nonmembers. Register at www.nativeplanttrust.org

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  • Wednesdays, June 5 – June 19, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Eastern – Native New England Shrubs, Online

    Shrubs vary widely in size,shape, color, bark, flower,and fruit. This Native Plant Trust course led by Brian Colleran will introduce you to almost 50 native New England shrub species, emphasizing plant identification, family characteristics, and historical plant uses. Classes will be held Wednesdays, June 5 – 19 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 online. $ 120 for NPT members, $144 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/native-new-england-shrubs-online/

  • Thursday, April 4, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Vernal Mustards

    Members of the mustard family (Brassicaceae), both native and introduced, are among the earliest flowers to bloom in the spring. Using images and herbarium specimens, this Native Plant Trust presentation by Ted Elliman at Garden in the Woods on April 4 from 1 – 4 will discuss the identification features and habitats of a number of the species in this confusing and often overlooked group of wildflowers, including species of Arabidopsis, Boechera, Brassica, Cardamine, Draba, Lepidium, and several other mustard genera. $45 for NPT members, $54 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/vernal-mustards/

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  • Thursday, May 11, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Eastern- Edible Natives for City Landscapes: Live Webinar

    If you’re lucky enough to have a sunny yard with rich soil, you may already have planted a vegetable garden. But what edibles can you plant in other spaces, such as the narrow strip of land along the chain link fence, the shady spot on the north side of the building, or the abandoned lot across the road from the community garden? Join Dan Jaffe Wilder online on Thursday, May 11 from 5 – 6 pm to learn about native edibles that will grow in these areas. $15 for NPT members, $18 for nonmembers.  Register online at http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/edible-natives-city-landscapes/

     

  • Wednesday, March 22, 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern – Orchids of New England Webinar

    Orchidaceae is one of the largest plant families in the world, and there are 50 orchid species native to New England, from showy lady’s slipper (Cypripedium reginae) to rose pogonia (Pogonia ophioglossoides). While some species are common, many are of conservation concern. This session with Neela de Zoysa on March 22 from 12:30 – 3:30 provides context for understanding native orchid habitats, diversity, and conservation issues. You will learn identification techniques, pollination strategies, and life-cycle stages for native orchids. This class is now offered as a webinar, and is $60 for NPT members, $72 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/orchids-new-england/. Please note: We do not make video or audio recordings of classes or programs available after the fact, because we believe education is interactive, with instructors and students building a community and culture of learning. Some programs may be recorded strictly for instructor-training purposes.

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  • Wednesdays, July 13 – 27, 10:30 am – 2:30 pm – Field Identification Techniques

    Equip yourself with the skills and confidence you need to identify native plants in the field. Learn how to use field guides and professional keys, observe floral structures, recognize reliable family characteristics, and become familiar with botanical Latin. This three session course on Wednesdays, July 13 – 27 from 10:30 – 2:30, is designed for students who have taken the Native Plant Trust’s Wildflowers of New England course or have some previous experience identifying wildflowers. Bring a hand lens and a bag lunch. The class takes place at Garden in the Woods in Framingham. $216 for NPT members, $264 for nonmembers. Register at www.nativeplanttrust.org

     

     

  • Mondays, April 25, May 9, May 23, and June 6, 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm – Native Herbaceous Plant Materials: Early Season

    Over the course of the spring, we will examine a wide variety of native plants for gardens and discuss each plant’s cultural and habitat needs as well as its importance to wildlife. The class at Garden in the Woods will cover 90 species and include tips for growing them. You will learn to identify native plants in the New England gardening palette, become familiar with each plant’s appropriate use, and identify each plant’s role in the ecosystem in terms of attracting pollinators and other wildlife. NPT members $180, nonmembers $220. Register online at  http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/native-herbaceous-plant-materials-early-season/

  • Sunday, September 26, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Flora of New England Coastal Sand Dunes

    Parker River National Wildlife Refuge in Newbury is home to an extensive sandy beach and dune habitat, where many shore birds and wildlife flourish amid the varied flora of the area. Join Native Plant Trust Seed Bank Coordinator Michael Piantedosi on September 26 from 10 – 12 to discuss the plants of the salt marsh and the sand dune habitats that make Parker River so unique. $30 for NPT members, $36 nonmembers. Register online at http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/flora-new-england-coastal-sand-dunes/

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  • Friday, February 26, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – Rare Plant Families

    Where have all the flowers gone? Many are in decline, and some more than others. This Native Plant Trust class at Garden in the Woods on February 26 from 10:00 – 1:00 increases participants’ understanding of the most threatened New England plant families. From the orchids to the moonworts, this session assesses status of several plant families of conservation concern. Included is a discussion of actions the Native Plant Trust  and conservationists in the region are conducting to protect the taxa most in need. Michael Piantedosi leads, and the fee is $45 for NPT members, $54 for nonmembers. Cosponsored by the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions. Due to the pandemic, registration is limited, and masks are required. Register at http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/rare-plant-families/. 

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  • Tuesdays, November 3, 10, 17, and December 1 & 8, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Residential Landscape Design

    This Native Plant Trust multisession course tackles the different aspects of the landscape design process. Workshop sessions focus on design methods using site analysis techniques and schematic design tools. Participants consult with the instructor and work on projects of their own choosing. Discussions about plants and habitats are interspersed with lectures on design principles, including criteria for making plant choices and determining placement in the landscape. Led by Cheryl Salatino, the class will be held at Garden in the Woods on November 3, 10, 17, and December 1 & 8,  from 1 – 4. $225 for members of sponsoring organizations, $270 for nonmembers. Register online at www.nativeplanttrust.org.

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