Patches of Wildness: A Preliminary Inventory of the Overlooked Plants in and around Downtown Northampton
A Walking Tour led by Laurie Sanders, Co-director and Naturalist
A Walking Tour led by Laurie Sanders, Co-director and Naturalist
Please email Historic Northampton to be placed on the wait list at
info@historicnorthampton.org. Please indicate the tour date/s you are available.
info@historicnorthampton.org. Please indicate the tour date/s you are available.
In the midst of an otherwise built-up landscape, cracks in the sidewalk, roadside edges, and other "neglected" patches are places where a variety of plant species--grasses, wildflowers and trees--have taken hold. Although usually dismissed as "weeds," these plants have fascinating life histories (many come from other parts of the world) and when considered up-close, their flowers and features are beautiful. What's more, larger, untended patches often support a variety of butterflies, bees, ants and other insects.
On this outing, we'll begin to identify and inventory some of the most common "weeds" in downtown Northampton.
Registration required.
Limited to 15.
Sliding scale admission: $10-20.
Directions and the meeting location will be emailed to registered participants prior to the walk.
On this outing, we'll begin to identify and inventory some of the most common "weeds" in downtown Northampton.
Registration required.
Limited to 15.
Sliding scale admission: $10-20.
Directions and the meeting location will be emailed to registered participants prior to the walk.