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Keeping up with changes in plant names can be challenging, but it reflects our expanding understanding of the plant kingdom based on genetics, a closer look at plant form, and new ways of analyzing relationships. Learn how to make sense of this new plant universe from one of the best botanists in the field, Arthur […]
To really know a plant, you must understand its family. In this class, we will use both microscopic and field investigation to decipher the clues to familial relationships and classifications of New England’s wild plants. You will learn the basic formulas for plant structure and practice applying them to other families. Bring lunch and a […]
Join us as we explore New England's plant life. In this online and field course you will learn what plants are, how they function, and why they are essential to all life on earth. You’ll also discover many of the region’s native and non-native plants. This course includes five self-paced online modules offered over the […]
Delve deeper into the New England Flora in this online and field course. Learn how plants change as they grow; how they interact with other species; and how geology, soils, land-use history, hydrology, and climate shape the plant communities of the region. You'll adopt a plant to observe throughout the course and enjoy interacting with […]
This entirely self-paced online course will teach you the basics of designing with native plants and show you how to incorporate native plants into your garden and landscape. Discover the variety of native plants found throughout New England and learn how to design a visually interesting landscape that also supports biodiversity. Students complete the course […]
Celebrate the summer solstice in the Garden while enjoying craft beer, great music, and drink-themed demonstrations. You won’t want to miss this special summer night on the longest day of the year! Somerville’s Aeronaut Brewing Company will provide seasonal craft beers and discuss how plants are used in the brewing process. Dan Jaffe will identify […]
With their showy flowers, the summer blooming native plants of New England are a treat. In this quick introduction to seasonal favorites, we will learn to identify flowers, habitats, and pollinators by combining classroom instruction and a walk in the field at Garden in the Woods. Bring a hand lens and Wildflowers of New England. […]
Climate change poses many challenges to plants that are adapted to particular environmental conditions. Conservation biologists ask: How best can we protect plant diversity in light of these challenges? Should we actively move plants or genes, protect land that enables plants to migrate on their own, or take other steps? Engage in a moderated, lively […]
Join Dan Jaffe to learn about the best native plant materials available today for use in the design and landscape trades. Covering everything from plants for tough spots to specialty plants for specific habitats, this class will add a host of less-familiar native species to your plant palette. Program Code: HOR1200 Instructor: Dan Jaffe Cosponsor: […]
This sanctuary is one of seven owned by the Society. Hilly woods, a brook, and 1,256 feet of sandy shore and tidal marsh make up the 177-acre sanctuary, which borders lovely Merrymeeting Bay, well-known for its diversity of waterfowl. This hike along the trails will take us through woodlands that border the east side of […]
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