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  • Sunday, September 16, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – Rocky Summits, Spruce Forests, and the Habitats in Between

    On Sunday, September 16 from 10 – 2, hike with Patricia Swain and the New England Wild Flower Society through Mt. Watatic Reservation’s open summits, the adjoining spruce and northern hardwoods forests, and several types of transition communities between them. The views of the multiple community types should provide near-peak fall color, great for differentiating species and for our enjoyment. Habitat: northern forests including spruce, fir, northern hardwoods, and rocky summits, known for red spruce forest, spruce and northern hardwood forests, acid rocky summits, open oak forest, ridgetop heathland, blueberries, and huckleberry barrens. Difficulty: Moderate/Difficult. $38 for NEWFS members, $46 for nonmembers. Register at www.newenglandwild.org.

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  • Wednesdays, September 19 – October 24, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Plant Form and Function

    This six-session New England Wild Flower Society introduction to botany covers the basics of plant anatomy and physiology and addresses the fundamentals of the plant kingdom through slides and live materials. Microscopic study provides a close look at roots, stems, leaves, and their component tissues. Participants examine flowers, fruits, and seeds and discuss pollination, fertilization, dispersal, and germination, with an emphasis on the relationship between plant form and function. Classes will take place Wednesday evenings September 19 – October 24 from 6:30 – 9, and are taught by Nancy Eyster-Smith. $231 for NEWFS members, $272 for nonmembers. Register at www.newenglandwild.org.

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  • Saturday, September 15, 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm – Wetlands of East Leverett Meadow

    Following muddy and mossy trails, this field study in the East Leverett Meadow on September 15 from 12 – 2 explores different wetlands and their plant compositions. Naturalist George LoCascio highlights local plants, wetlands ecology, and the importance of conserving the plants. Aquatic invertebrates make a special cameo appearance. The walk is co-sponsored by the New England Wild Flower Society and the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions. $21 for members of sponsoring organizations, $25 for nonmembers. Register online at www.newenglandwild.org.

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  • Saturday, September 15, 12:00 noon – 4:00 pm – Blue Hills Ferns Walk

    This New England Wild Flower Society field study on September 15 from noon – 4 explores a particularly biodiverse area in Milton, near Blue Hills Reservation, inhabited by more than a third of the fern species native to Massachusetts. In addition to ferns, participants encounter and learn about several club-mosses, horsetails, and hybrids. This easy/moderate hike will be led by Don Lubin, and is co-sponsored by the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions. $38 for members of sponsoring organizations, $46 for nonmembers. Register online at www.newenglandwild.org.

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  • Friday, September 14, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm – New Takes on Historic Landscapes: Eustis Estate

    Often, gardeners think they must choose between archetypes of the “wild, native plant garden” and the “formal, classic garden,” but there are ecologically friendly ways to create an elegant effect. Utilizing the garden and extensive land at the Eustis Estate in Milton, this interdisciplinary walk and discussion on Friday, September 14 from 1:30 – 3:30 delves into historic landscape design and plantings and teaches participants different ways to replicate the visual sophistication of these gardens using native plants. The field trip is co-sponsored by the New England Wild Flower Society and by Historic New England. $24 for sponsor members, $28 for nonmembers. Register online at www.newenglandwild.org.

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  • Saturday, September 8, 10:00 am – 1:30 pm – An Ecological Approach to the Nursery and Greenhouse

    Nursery and greenhouse plant production can maximize ecological processes and practices. On Saturday, September 8 at Nasami Farm in Whately, this technical yet informal workshop explores how growers can create a sustainable, safe, and successful operation by mimicking and building on natural systems. The program, from 10 – 1:30, is co-sponsored by the New England Wild Life Society and the Ecological Landscape Alliance. $46 for sponsor members, $56 for nonmembers. Register online at www.newenglandwild.org.

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  • Thursday, September 6, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – Discovering Native Ferns

    New England contains a rich and unusual diversity of ferns. In this September 6 New England Wild Flower Society class at Garden in the Woods in Framingham, students discuss their significance and how to identify those most common to the region. A lecture includes slides, laminated specimens, and microscopic details. Afterward, participants explore the Garden’s extensive collection of ferns. Bring any ferns for identification. The lecture, by Don Lubin, takes place from 10 – 1, and is $40 for NEWFS members, $48 for nonmembers. Register online at www.newenglandwild.org.

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  • Thursdays, September 6 and 13, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Introduction to Aquatic Plants of New England

    Thursdays, September 6 and 13, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Introduction to Aquatic Plants of New England

    Aquatic habitats of the Northeast support a high diversity of plants. Learn how to identify local native and invasive aquatic plants through hands-on review of vegetative and floral characteristics. Discover the amazing adaptations plants have made to live in water. This two session New England Wild Flower Society class will be taught by Dr. Lori Benoit at Nasami Farm in Whately, on September 6 and 13 from 6 – 9. Cosponsored by the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions. $80 for members of sponsoring organizations, $96 for nonmembers. Register at www.newenglandwild.org.

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  • Tuesday, May 28 – Wednesday, June 12, 2019 – Travel to Armenia and Georgia with New England Wild Flower Society

    Explore the rich natural heritage of the Caucasus – May 28-June 12, 2019. Travel to Armenia and Georgia. The New England Wild Flower Society will travel to Armenia and Georgia with Betchart Expeditions, Inc. We begin in Armenia, exploring Lake Sevan (elevation 6,234 feet), the largest body of water in the Caucasus region; and Khor Virap Monastery, which sits at the foot of Mount Ararat (elevation 16,854 ft.), the sacred volcanic mountain. Then we go on to Georgia, where we visit the National Botanic Garden, Mtskheta, the country’s ancient capital, and Jvari Monastery. Our trip takes in many more-local attractions along the way, including museums, a convent, villages, a national park, and the subtropical Batumi Botanical Garden on the Black Sea, the richest in plant biodiversity in Russia (pictured). Complete itinerary and details will be found at http://www.newenglandwild.org/learn/travel-to-armenia-and-georgia.html/?searchterm=Georgia

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  • Sunday, August 26, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm – Seed Saving

    Seed saving brings tremendous benefits to the willing gardener. Learn how seeds develop, stay dormant, and germinate. This New England Wild Flower Society hands-on workshop on August 26 from 10 – 3 at Nasami Farm Nursery in Whately covers harvesting, cleaning, and storing a wide spectrum of native seeds. Spend time in the field observing and collecting seeds, then practice cleaning. Take your work home with you. Bring a lunch and dress appropriately for the field. The workshop will be led by Kate Stafford, and is $66 for NEWFS members, $80 for nonmembers. Register online at http://www.newenglandwild.org/learn/our-programs/seed-saving-1

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