Learn 10...Fruits and Seeds Schenectady's Central Park and Woodlawn Preserve

Steve Young and Laura Lehtonen, Botanists

Sunday August 25 | 9 am – 12 pm

Do you know how to distinguish the different types of fruits and seeds of our native plants? Did you know that milkweed pods are considered a type of fruit, botanically speaking? Are you familiar with a drupe vs. a berry?

We will start out in Schenectady’s Central Park and learn how to correctly identify the characters that distinguish the different types of native plant fruits.  We will focus on ten common New York species and look at actual fruits on the plants with a trip to nearby natural areas. We will also discuss their different states of maturity and how that plays a role in propagation.

“Learn 10…” is a program of the NY Flora Association (NYFA) designed to help people of all ages and levels of knowledge begin learning the plants of New York. “Learn 10…” focuses on a group of only ten plants to teach simple techniques for easily identifying any plant or, in this case, the fruits of the plants and the seeds they contain. “Learn 10…” is a fun and interactive way to learn plants and develop a deeper appreciation of the natural world.

If you have any questions about the trip before registering, please email learn10fruitsandseeds@nyflora.org.

NYFA relies on the generous support of its members to offer free Field Trips and Learn 10 workshops. If you are able, please consider a donation to help support these efforts.

Suggested Donation is $10.