Knowing Native Plants
24Jan
Knowing Native Plants: Wildflowers in Winter with Mary Anne Borge (Jan. 24, 2026)
Even in winter, native plants can be seen all around us. Join naturalist Mary Anne Borge to learn how to identify the standing winter skeletons of some common native plants, what characteristics to look for and the common types of fruit you might see in winter. We will also discuss the many benefits native plants offer to both wildlife and your own gardens during the winter months. Some plants even take special advantage of the winter months to photosynthesize. Join us to find out how they do it. Mary Anne Borge is a naturalist, photographer, author and educator. She is the editor of Butterfly Gardener Magazine, a naturalist and instructor at Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve and a Pennsylvania master naturalist. She is the team leader for Lambertville Goes Wild, a volunteer organization that successfully led Lambertville to certification as a community wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. On her blog, Mary Anne writes about and illustrates with her photography the importance of native plants to all life. Additional Information: Online registration for this program closes 12 hours before the start of the class. If you need help with registration, please email education@bhwp.org. If you need assistance with your membership code, please contact membership@bhwp.org. You will receive an email with a Zoom meeting invitation before the program begins and after registration closes. CEUs are available on request through LA CES. Registration Fees: In-Person: $30 Virtual: $25
07Feb
Knowing Native Plants: Plant ID with Ed Lignowski, Ph.D. (Feb. 7, 2026)
Have you ever wondered how botanists classify plants? What characteristics make up the commonality of each group? This program will introduce you to the basics of identifying conifers and flowering plants using dichotomous keys. Ed Lignowski, Ph.D., former botany/plant physiology college professor, will teach you the vegetative and reproductive morphological features and terminology needed to use a typical plant identification key. PLEASE NOTE: This class will not include a walk and be conducted virtually via Zoom. Additional Information: Online registration for this program closes 12 hours before the start of the class. If you need help with registration, please email education@bhwp.org. If you need assistance with your membership code, please contact development@bhwp.org. You will receive an email with a Zoom meeting invitation before the program begins and after registration closes. Registration Fees: Virtual: $25