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Thursday, September 10, 2026—Thursday, September 24, 2026
Botanical Inventory Methods and Techniques
This is an introduction to botanical inventory methods for cataloging the vascular plants in a natural landscape. During the first session, you will learn the essential steps of planning a survey, including use of field guides, aerial photography, GIS (Geographic Information Systems) resources, and sampling strategies. You will also learn about designing a field-data form. You will go on to practice these methods by conducting a field survey in a natural area, identifying and recording the plant species and habitats. Finally, you will have an opportunity to work collaboratively to compile the inventory and present a report.
| Date/time details | Thursday, September 10, 2026, 6-8PM, Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026, 10:30-4:30PM, Thursday, September 24, 2026, 6-8PM |
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| Location | Garden in the Woods, Framingham, MA |
| Subject | Botany & Conservation |
| Fee | $225 |
| Instructor | Matt Charpentier, Field Botanist at Oxbow Associates Inc. |
| Certificate | Advanced Botany & Conservation Certificate Core |