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Thursday, September 18, 2025—Monday, September 29, 2025
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 18, and Monday, September 29, 2025, 6 - 8 PM (Zoom) and Sunday, September 21, 2025, 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM (Garden in the Woods) |
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| Location | Zoom/Online & Garden in the Woods, Framingham, MA |
| Fee | $225 |
| Instructor | Neela de Zoysa |
| Certificate | Advanced Botany & Conservation Certificate Core |