Tag: The New England Wild Flower Society

  • Saturday, August 28, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – World’s End

    World’s End, a 275-acre peninsula owned by The Trustees of Reservation, is well known for the beauty of its landscape and its views of Boston Harbor. The property, which was farmed for several hundred years, was slated in the late 19th century to be subdivided under a plan (later abandoned) designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. It has a remarkable variety of naturalized as well as native flora. Its woodlands include communities dominated by Norway maple and English oak as well as an impressive stand of native red oak and hop hornbeam. Its old fields and thickets contain an exceptional diversity of herbaceous plants, including the rare showy goldenrod, and its lowland habitats have both freshwater wetlands and salt marshes. This New England Wild Flower Society walk led by Jessica Korecki on Saturday, August 28, from 10 – 1 will cover a variety of communities from the high points of the property’s open drumlins to rocky coves and shaded overlooks. We will look at both native and naturalized flora, and at the dynamics of their coexistence in this unique environment. World’s End is also a great place for birding, and binoculars are recommended. Bring a bag lunch and a hand lens if you have one. Fee: $24 (Member) / $27 (Nonmember).  To sign up, log on to www.newfs.org, or call 508-877-7630.

  • Thursday, August 5 – Friday, August 6, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Basic Wetland Identification and Delineation

    This two-day introductory, field-oriented course given by The New England Wild Flower Society and taught by Patrick Fairbain, is designed for environmental consultants, conservation officers and commissioners, and anyone who wants to better understand how to interpret and conserve wetlands.  The course, to be held over two days August 5 and 6 from 9 – 4, provides a foundation in principal elements of wetland identification – wetland hydrology, hydric soils, and hydrophytic plants.  For each element, basic concepts will be covered, including field indicators.  Methods for field identification and delineation will be discussed and practiced.  Recommended gear: field/work clothes, clip board/field notebook, field guides for plants, soil color charts (if you already own), bug repellent, sunscreen, and rain gear if necessary.  Bring a bag lunch.  Handouts are provided and some pre-class reading is required.  Fee: $155 for NEWFS members, $182 for non members.  Register at www.newfs.org.

    http://www.sustainabilityninja.com//srv/htdocs/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/wetlands.jpg