by admin | Jul 14, 2009 | Happenings
If you are on Staten Island this summer join the Protectors for one of their many plant walks. Their schedule for July through September has just been released. See them by clicking here.
by admin | Jun 5, 2009 | Happenings, Plant Uses
It has been said that nature is like a banquet. You just have to know where to look. This series of classes goes beyond your average plant walk. Students in this course will learn the basics of the art of foraging including how to safely identify edible species for...
by admin | Jun 5, 2009 | Happenings, Taxonomy
Assistant Professor Justin Ramsey from the University of Rochester is studying eastern North American Yarrow (Achillea) species. He would like to do some chloroplast sequencing and cytotyping of populations to distinguish native vs. introduced plants. If interested...
by admin | May 28, 2009 | Happenings
The sale takes place on Saturday, June 20, 10am – 3pm. Seeking to create a wildlife sanctuary or just wish to beautify your property with low maintenance plants? Be sure to visit the Thacher Nature Center native plant sale. Native trees, shrubs, ferns and perennials...
by admin | May 28, 2009 | Happenings
-Saturday, June 13th, 10am-12noon. Mountain Laurel Walk. Join Reba Wynn Laks, Director, Stony Kill Farm Environmental Education Center, and take a walk to the Van Leuven Cabin and through the surrounding area to enjoy the peak of the Mountain Laurel blooms....
by admin | May 26, 2009 | Happenings
On Saturday, June 6th, 9:30-12:30, Russ Cohen, the author of “Wild Plants I have known.and eaten” will hold a Workshop on Edible Wild Plants at Hawthorne Valley Farm. The workshop is co-sponsored by the Columbia Land Conservancy and free of charge. Please...
