Knowing Native Plants: The Amazing Aster Family Part 1, Classic Asters and Their Colorful Companions

Join Naturalist Mary Anne Borge to find out what makes aster family members different from all other plants, and learn their importance to both wildlife and people. During the outside portion of the class, we’ll look for these plants, and signs of the relationships they have with the insects, birds and other animals that depend on them. Presentation/discussion will be followed by outdoor tour.

Mary Anne Borge is a naturalist, photographer, writer, and educator. She is a certified Pennsylvania Master Naturalist, a contributor to Butterfly Gardener magazine, and a volunteer at the Preserve for more than 10 years. She shares her fascination with nature through her writing and photography on her blog, www.the-natural-web.org.

Advance registration suggested.

Professional CEUs are available.