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  • Saturdays, September 9, 16, & 23, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Plant Systemics, Online

    This Native Plant Trust online three part program builds on your cumulative vocabulary, knowledge, and skills in plant identification and classification based on vegetative and reproductive structures. This program builds on your cumulative vocabulary, knowledge, and skills in plant identification and classification based on vegetative and reproductive structures. From there, we delve into the breadth and complexity of plant identification. We will discuss hybridization and phylogeny to develop a deeper appreciation for the role of evolutionary history in understanding organismal relationships. The three session program will be held online September 9, 16, & 23 from 1 – 4. $108 for NPT members, $132 for nonmembers. Register at www.nativeplanttrust.org Dr. Jessamine Finch (below) is the instructor. Please note: NPT does not make video or audio recordings of classes or programs available after the fact, because they 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.

  • Sunday, October 21, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – New England Plant Diversity, Session 1

    This New England Wild Flower Society class with Arthur Haines on October 21 from 1 – 4 at Garden in the Woods addresses the vocabulary needed to understand plant identification and classification based on vegetative and reproductive structures. An introduction to plant nomenclature, phylogeny, and scientific names is also provided. Co-sponsored by the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissioners. $46 for NEWFS members, $54 for nonmembers. Register online at www.newenglandwild.org.

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