Introduction to Sedges

Environmental consultant and plant taxonomist Lisa Standley will teach a workshop focusing on understanding the diversity of the genus Carex, which has 189 species in New England, and on building skills for identification and keying. These grasslike perennial plants are often difficult to identify without close examination. Join us for a basic review of their identification features to build confidence in your own abilities to recognize species in the field. The workshop will include a lecture and discussion, keying practice, and field identification. Bring a lunch.

$60 / $50 for PHA Members. $40 for professionals associated with Island land management or conservation organizations. Pre-registration required. Call 508-693-9426 to sign up.