Basic Identification of Evergreens
When:
Saturday, Apr 13, 2019 9:30a -
11:30a
Where:
Weld Hill Building
1300 Centre Street
Boston, MA 02131
Admission:
Unknown
Categories:
Lectures & Conferences, Meetup, Sports & Active Life
Event website:
https://my.arboretum.harvard.edu/Info.aspx?DayPlanner=1889&DayPlannerDate=4/13/2019
Basic Identification of Evergreens
Laura Mele, Horticultural Technologist, Arnold Arboretum
Saturday, April 13, 9:30–11:30am [Weld Hill Building, Arnold Arboretum]
Evergreens can be conifers or broad-leafed deciduous plants…they aren’t all pine trees. Starting in the classroom, Laura Mele will introduce basic identifying characteristics of common evergreens and the lead a tour through the Arboretum’s Conifer Collection and Rhododendron Dell for viewing bark, leaves, buds, and cones. Dress for indoor and outdoor learning and bring a hand lens if you have one.
Fee: $20 members; $30 nonmembers
Laura Mele, Horticultural Technologist, Arnold Arboretum
Saturday, April 13, 9:30–11:30am [Weld Hill Building, Arnold Arboretum]
Evergreens can be conifers or broad-leafed deciduous plants…they aren’t all pine trees. Starting in the classroom, Laura Mele will introduce basic identifying characteristics of common evergreens and the lead a tour through the Arboretum’s Conifer Collection and Rhododendron Dell for viewing bark, leaves, buds, and cones. Dress for indoor and outdoor learning and bring a hand lens if you have one.
Fee: $20 members; $30 nonmembers