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Tag: New England Wild Flower Society

  • Wednesdays, October 7 – 28, 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm – Wildflowers of New England

    This Native Plant Trust four part course provides a comprehensive introduction to spring-blooming native plants, including their identification, ecology, and conservation. We explore New England’s native plants in a field setting at Garden in the Woods by studying key identification features of flowers, leaves, and stems, family characteristics, growth patterns, pollinators, seed dispersers, and habitats. You will learn basic botanical skills and tools to identify wildflowers, pollination and coevolution of flower structure and design, habitats and ecology, and conservation concerns. Neela de Zoysa instructs on Wednesdays, October 7 – 28, 12:30 – 3:30. $216 for NPT members, $264 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/wildflowers-new-england-fw/

  • Tuesday, July 2, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Native Wildflowers Through the Seasons Webinar

    Whether you are new to the study of native plants or have been in the field for years, changing seasons always provide something new to notice about the region’s wildflowers. Join The Native Plant Trust on July 2 from 1 – 2 to learn about flowers for different times of year, the pollinators that support them, and the habitats to which they contribute. This webinar gives you an overview of how to make the most of your time outdoors and help conserve the native wonders of New England. $10 for NPT members, $13 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/native-wildflowers-through-seasons/

  • Wednesday, May 15, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Wild Edibles at Acton Arboretum

    Join wild plants expert Russ Cohen on May 15 from 1 – 4 for a walk through Acton Arboretum, where he highlights over eighty species of edibles! Discover new favorite native edibles, tools to identify them, and appropriate ways to utilize them in your own landscapes. This field trip is sponsored by the Native Plant Trust (formerly the New England Wild Flower Society (and we’ll stop reminding people about this when we think the new name has stuck), and is $36 for members of the NPT, and $41 for nonmembers. Register online at www.nativeplanttrust.org.

  • 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

  • Saturday, March 23, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – Blooming Buttercups

    Through a power point presentation and herbarium specimens, this New England Wild Flower Society class at Garden in the Woods in Framingham on March 23 from 10 – 1 investigates many of the native and non-native buttercup species that bloom in spring and early summer. The class, taught by Ted Elliman, focuses on the characteristics that distinguish each species of this large and sometimes confusing group and discusses their typical habitats. $40 for NEWFS members, $48 for nonmembers. Image from www.livescience.com. Register at http://www.newenglandwild.org/learn/our-programs/blooming-buttercups

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  • Thursday, March 21, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Right Plant, Right Place: Introduction to Choosing Native Plants

    Join a March 21 New England Wild Flower Society workshop discussion of native plant selection, site assessment, and methods for choosing the right plant for the right place. Native plants offer a higher rate of success, as these plants are well-suited for the Northeastern climate, soil conditions, and environment. They require less maintenance and fertilizer, and permit more time to enjoy the garden. Native plants also support a healthy ecosystem, including pollinators and birds. The class will take place from 6:30 – 8:30 at Nasami Farm, and is $26 for NEWFS members, $32 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.newenglandwild.org/learn/our-programs/right-plant-right-place-introduction-to-choosing-native-plants

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  • Tuesday, March 12, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Winter Pruning

    Proper pruning of trees and shrubs improves their health and structure while enhancing their appearance in the landscape. Gain hands-on experience and learn basic pruning principles, including how to make proper cuts, when to prune different species, and how to select and maintain tools. The New England Wild Flower Society class will take place March 12 from 1 – 3 at Garden in the Woods in Framingham, and is $26 for NEWFS members, $32 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.newenglandwild.org/learn/our-programs/winter-pruning

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  • Thursday, March 7, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Rain Garden Plants Webinar

    Rain gardens can reduce groundwater pollution in urban landscapes by cleaning, cooling, and slowing stormwater. Learn how to maximize rain garden function by using the most durable native plants in some of the toughest spots. New England Wild Flower Society sponsors a March 7 webinar with Anna Fialkoff from 6 – 7 EST, for a fee of $10 for NEWFS members $13 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.newenglandwild.org/learn/our-programs/rain-garden-plants

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  • Tuesday, February 26, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Sanctuaries of the Society Webinar

    The New England Wild Flower Society owns nine plant sanctuaries scattered throughout the region. This February 26 webinar from 1-2 offers a brief history, description, and explanation of the ecological-botanical significance of these sanctuaries as well as a discussion of threats to their ecological integrity. This session also covers the challenges of managing a plant sanctuary in today’s changing world. The session is led by Bud Sechler, Ecological Programs Coordinator, and is $10 for NEWFS members. $13 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.newenglandwild.org/learn/our-programs/sanctuaries-of-the-society

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