If you want to start or improve your wildflower identification skills, springtime is a great season to start, since there are fewer species to learn and many are distinctive. The most spectacular wildflower displays in our area are in our woodlands in spring. Many of these flowers are ephemeral, appearing for a short time each spring, so timing to observe them is critical. The class will explore the lives of these blooms from tiny hepatica to riverbanks filled with stunning bluebells. With a focus on plant families, we will also cover how to differentiate between trickier species. Spring wildflowers have many incredible adaptations to overcome seasonal vagaries from low temperatures to short growing seasons, and deserve our admiration.
The complete course is 9 hours in length, divided over four days and three platforms: in-person, online, and in the field.
- Sunday, March 15 – Classroom Session (1-4 pm)
- Two Fridays, March 20 and 27 – Zoom Session (7-8:30 pm)
- Saturday, April 4 – Field Trip (9-12 pm)