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"Patterns and Changes in the Flora of Franklin County, Massachusetts"
Dr. Robert Bertin
May 4, 2018
Held at Garden in the Woods, Framingham, MA
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Dr. Gretel Clarke
June 1-2, 2018
Away Meeting in western Massachusetts. Field trips are being planned for both Friday and Saturday to botanical hotspots around the area. On Friday afternoon-evening, there will be a reception and open house at the Smith College Botanic Garden in Northampton from 4-6PM, followed by a lecture
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Dr. Robert Bertin

Anthony and Renee Marlon Professor in the Sciences
Biology Department
College of the Holy Cross
Worcester, MA

"Patterns and Changes in the Flora of Franklin County, Massachusetts"

Mark your calendar for the next NEBC Meeting on May 4, 2018, at Garden in the Woods, Framingham, with lecture by Dr. Robert Bertin.

Abstract: A group of botanists has intensively examined the flora of Franklin County, in western Massachusetts, since 2010. We have logged over 42,000 field observations, collected over 3600 specimens, examined over 16,000 herbarium specimens, and recorded over 10,400 records from the literature. Many species show distinctive distributional patterns in the county, tied to bedrock geology, topography, and history of human use. Non-native species have increased dramatically in frequency over the past century relative to native species. Several native taxa appear to be in decline. Flowering times have become earlier, especially for spring-blooming species. Northern species, as a group, appear to be declining relative to southern species. We hope this work will serve as a benchmark to evaluate future changes in the county's flora.

Special Sale on Special Publications:

At the May 4th meeting, Robert will have a few copies of the following Special Publications and these will be sold at discount.

Bertin, R. I. and T. J. Rawinski. 2012. Vascular Flora of Worcester County, Massachusetts. 289 pages. ( $20 paper )

Bertin, R. I. 2000. Vascular Flora of Worcester, Massachusetts. ( $10 paper, $1 CD ) 155 pages.

New England Wild Flower Society Shop at Framingham open until 6 PM on May 4:

NEBC members may purchase native plants, books, and other botanical items at Garden in the Woods in Framingham until 6 PM. Download the 2018 plant availability and price lists in PDF or Excel format. NEWFS books written by authors who are also NEBC members include the just released Native Plants for New England Gardens, Wildflowers of New England, Flora Nova Angliae.