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Kick off Spring with ‘Spring Wildflowers of the Northeast’ Event

April 12, 2013 by

If you are in the Boston area, why not kick off spring with this event?

Spring Wildflowers of the Northeast: A Natural History

Carol Gracie, Naturalist, Photographer, and Author
1 Session: Sunday, April 28, 1:30–3:00pm
Location: New England Wild Flower Society’s Garden in the Woods

Wildflowers that brighten our woodlands in spring are more than a delight for the eyes and a lift for winter-weary spirits. Each has a role in the environment, with often interesting interactions with pollinators and seed dispersers. Learn about the life histories of some of your favorite spring wildflowers. Carol Gracie will speak about adaptations for early blooming, medicinal and other uses, origin of wildflower names, and some of the latest scientific research on the ecology of these beautiful plants. Following the lecture and book signing, enjoy an optional docent-led walk through Garden in the Woods in its early spring glory.

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Ring in Spring!

March 20, 2013 by

Spring has officially sprung! Although a bit chilly this morning (at least in Princeton, NJ), the birds are chirping, the sun is shining, the plants are budding, and the earth is humming to the tune of Spring. Today, we can dream of bird songs, buzzing bees, and blooming gardens. We’ve selected a few books to spark your imagination. Click on the images below to learn more:

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Visit our Birds and Natural History Site to view more field, identification, and photographic guides.

Filed Under: Birds and Natural History, plants, Princeton University Press, Twitter, Wildflower Wednesday

Immerse yourself in the top wildflower sites of the world

May 11, 2011 by

I know, I know — it is way too early to be thinking about our forthcoming book Wildflower Wonders: The 50 Best Wildflower Sites in the World by Bob Gibbons. After all it doesn’t publish until November 2011. But could you wait if you saw something as beautiful as this? Here is a sneak preview of the page layout for Anza–Borrego State Park and Wilderness in California. Click on this smaller image to see it in a much larger size.

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