A Walking Tour with co-director and naturalist Laurie Sanders

In the midst of an otherwise built-up landscape, cracks in the sidewalk, roadside edges, and other “neglected” patches are places where a variety of plant species–grasses, wildflowers and trees–have taken hold.  Although usually dismissed as “weeds,” these plants have fascinating life histories (many come from other parts of the world) and when considered up-close, their flowers and features are beautiful. What’s more, larger, untended patches often support a variety of butterflies, bees, ants and other insects. 
 
On this outing, we’ll begin to identify and inventory some of the most common “weeds” in downtown Northampton.