gaiagirl
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Thought some of you botany lovers might be interested in this:
Summer Wanderings
Saturday, June 23, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
TMCC Nature Learning Center, Albany
There is a wealth of beauty in the forest this time of year. In the Tin Mountain nature program Summer Wanderings on Saturday, June 23rd from 1 PM through 4 PM TMCC Director, Michael Cline will lead you on an exploration of the trails of TMCC, adjacent lands, and many other unique habitats One of the plants you will be sure to see and experience the beauty of is the flowering native plant Kalmia latifolia, commonly know as mountain laurel. Mountain-laurel is the state flower of Connecticut and Pennsylvania. The plant was first recorded in America in 1624, but it was named after Pehr Kalm, who sent samples to Linnaeus in the 18th century. Its flowers are star-shaped, ranging from red to pink to white, and occurring in clusters. All parts of the plant are poisonous. Enjoy a multiude of facts on this wandering. Wear sturdy shoes and bring a snack.
Programs are open to the public. Members are free, and non-members are asked to donate $3/person or $5/family. For more information about this or other upcoming Tin Mountain programs, call Donna at 603-447-6991 or visit www.tinmtn.org.
Summer Wanderings
Saturday, June 23, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
TMCC Nature Learning Center, Albany
There is a wealth of beauty in the forest this time of year. In the Tin Mountain nature program Summer Wanderings on Saturday, June 23rd from 1 PM through 4 PM TMCC Director, Michael Cline will lead you on an exploration of the trails of TMCC, adjacent lands, and many other unique habitats One of the plants you will be sure to see and experience the beauty of is the flowering native plant Kalmia latifolia, commonly know as mountain laurel. Mountain-laurel is the state flower of Connecticut and Pennsylvania. The plant was first recorded in America in 1624, but it was named after Pehr Kalm, who sent samples to Linnaeus in the 18th century. Its flowers are star-shaped, ranging from red to pink to white, and occurring in clusters. All parts of the plant are poisonous. Enjoy a multiude of facts on this wandering. Wear sturdy shoes and bring a snack.
Programs are open to the public. Members are free, and non-members are asked to donate $3/person or $5/family. For more information about this or other upcoming Tin Mountain programs, call Donna at 603-447-6991 or visit www.tinmtn.org.
