class
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Milkweeds and Dogbanes
Milkweeds (Asclepias) are some of the most attractive and fragrant wildflowers, in addition to being magnets for butterflies and pollinators. Learn about their special relationship with monarch butterflies and their complex flower structure, ingenious pollination strategy, and protective chemical arsenal. This class will help you identify the common and rare species and recognize their surprising range of habitats. You will also learn tips for milkweed cultivation and discuss the dangers that threaten this native plant.
| Date/time details | Saturday, July 12, 2025, 12:30 - 4:30 PM |
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| Location | Garden in the Woods, Framingham, MA |
| Fee | $85 |
| Instructor | Neela de Zoysa |
| Certificate | Elective: Basic or Advanced, Botany |