Dedicated to the conservation and appreciation of Minnesota’s native plants and plant communities
Digital dragonflies in an analog world? Join us for a different kind of field trip with a focus on dragonflies. We will spend about a half hour in the classroom reviewing dragonflies and then spend about an hour out in
Presented by Donna Perleberg
Presented by Susan Wilkin and Marilyn Garber Annual seed exchange follows the presentation.
By Katy Chayka and Peter Dzuik. Plant of the Month: Symphyotrichum novae-angliae, New England aster
Plant of the month will be Cirsium hillii – presented by Erika Rowe Main talk to be given by Becky Marty, MN DNR Regional Ecologist
Download the 2016 MNNPS Symposium Registration form Keynote speaker: the eminent lichenologist Dr. Irwin Brodo. Dr. Brodo is emeritus research scientist at the Canadian Museum of Nature, Ottawa, Ontario. He is the author of "Lichens of North America" and "Keys
Enjoy a Saturday morning hike through parts of the Arboretum to view spring wildflowers including the Grace B. Dayton Wildflower Garden which features native plants of the deciduous woodlands and includes a collection of Minnesota's state flower, the Showy Lady's-slipper. Folks should have the opportunity to see many other spring wildflowers like Bloodroot, Trilliums, Virginia Bluebells, Bellwort, Hepatica, Trout Lilies and more.
