The Northampton Arts Council works to support and nurture the arts in the city of Northampton. The Council awards grants twice each year to artists and arts groups from both state and locally-raised funds, and seeks to improve public awareness of the arts. Its' goals include maintaining and preserving the rich and diverse cultural heritage of Northampton, programming such annual events of interest to the community as First Night Northampton and Transperformance.

Tuesday, June 8, 2021

The Rust Temple School presents Plant Identification and Wetland Ecosystems Virtual Class



WHAT: Plant Identification and Wetland Ecosystems - Virtual Class
WHEN: Saturday June 19th 10am to 12pm EST (rain date June 26th)

Join George Locascio in a 2 hour long class covering basic plant identification techniques using Newcombs Guide, as well as a discussion about wetland ecosystems and native plants. There will be ample time for asking plant related questions.

This class will be taught live, virtually in a wetland in Leverett MA on Saturday June 19th 10 AM to 12 AM EST with a rain date on June 26th

If you sign up for this class you will also receive a recording of the class and various links to plant identification resources.

George Locascio normally teaches courses about vascular plants Framingham University and will be guest teaching this class for Rust Temple School

If you signup for the class you will receive a link to the live stream on the day before the class happens.

Email school@rusttemple.today if you have any questions.

The Rust Temple School is a virtual school based out of The Rust Temple in Easthampton, MA. Classes range from a variety of topics that are generally Art, Technology and Science related with a focus on practical useful skills. All classes aim to be financially accessible with free/sliding scale classes and recordings available via grant funding.

Supported in part by a grant from the Northampton Arts Council






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