Introduction to Native Flora of Maine
August 14 @ 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
An event every day that begins at 9:30 am, repeating until August 15, 2025
Wednesday, August 13, Thursday, August 14, & Friday, August 15, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
The first step to gardening with Maine’s native plants is meeting them in their wild habitats. Over this three-day in-person class, students will learn how to recognize frequent coastal species. This class will cover plant identification skills, terminology, and botanical etymology. Through guided walks, both at the Gardens and on the Boothbay peninsula, students will practice skills and collect samples for identification and botanizing native species.
Class Level: Intermediate-Advanced
Students should come with a packed lunch and water. Hand lenses will be available, but we encourage students to have their own.
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Suggested reference: The Plants of Acadia National Park, by Glen Mittelhauser, Gregory, Rooney, and Weber
