Bogs and Fens: New England’s Most Pristine Ecosystems

Bogs and Fens: New England’s Most Pristine Ecosystems

Ronald B. Davis, PhD, Professor Emeritus, School of Biology and Ecology and the Climate Change Institute, University of Maine

1 Session: Thursday, October 13, 7:00–8:30pm

Location: Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill Street, Mattapan

Bogs and fens are wetlands underlain by deep water-saturated peat. In New England, at least 25 of them can be visited on boardwalks, where one can see unique assemblages of flora and fauna, including carnivorous plants, orchids, and uncommon bird species. Dr. Ronald Davis will illustrate his lecture with outstanding photographs and explain some of the unique features of these beautiful and fascinating ecosystems. His book will be available for sale and signing.
Fee $5; Free Arnold Arboretum and Mass Audubon member and student
Register at my.arboretum.harvard.edu or call 617-384-5277.

Presented jointly by the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University and Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center