Ferns of South Quabbin
with Randall Stone, DCR/DWSP Forester

This workshop for beginners will include an hour of classroom instruction in basic fern botany followed by three hours of field identification.  Participants will learn how to identify approximately 24 fern species and clubmosses common to the South Quabbin area using visual techniques, field guides and keys. Influences of soil/site/moisture on fern species distribution and composition will also be considered.  Morning refreshments included; please bring a bag lunch and be sure to bring boots and tick repellent. Participants will need to carpool on gravel roads to the field sites.
MACC members $60, Non-members $80, Full-time students $35