WILDFLOWER IDENTIFICATION FOR BEGINNERS (10) on location, Starts May 1

Wednesday, 10 am – 12noon, April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28 June 4 (June 11 make-up day)

Participants in this course will learn to identify wildflowers, ferns and trees, using books as well as acronyms and seasonal and environmental clues as they explore different natural areas in Saratoga County. Each week’s walk will be no longer than one mile in distance.

Texts: Lawrence Newcomb, “Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide” (Little, Brown and Co.) $10 – $20 on Amazon (used/ new/paper) Costs: Hand lens, preferably X10 or greater ($10 – $40), notebook and pencil, water bottle, sturdy walking shoes. $3 for handouts will be collected at the first session.

Leader: Elizabeth Collins has led wildflower walks for the Environmental Clearing House of Schenectady and has led this A.L.L. course 14 times.