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New England Botanical Society is a nonprofit promoting the study of North American plants, especially the flora of New England and adjacent regions. www.rhodora.org

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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
🔔Friday, 10/2 at 5:30 PM🔔 Peter Grima will be presenting “Emily Dickinson: The Poet as Botanist.” The program will occur in-person at Harvard University and on Zoom. Visit our website for details and registration information. rhodora.org/meetings/ (Photo Credit: Houghton Library, Harvard University)
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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Join us at Harvard University to hear Peter Grima present “Emily Dickinson: The Poet as Botanist.” 5:30 PM, Friday, October 2, in-person and on Zoom. Free and open to members and non-members. Visit rhodora.org/meetings/ for details and registration. (Photo by A. Marchand)
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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
We had a fantastic (and productive!) collecting foray last weekend. Thanks to all those who collected with us. Now it's time to process the specimens to add to the NEBS herbaria, which house collections from 1896 through present day - nearly 291,000 specimens and counting!
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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
SEPTEMBER MEETING RESCHEDULED. Due to heavy rain in the forecast for this Sunday, we will be moving our September program to Sunday, September 20, 2026. All other program details remain the same. See you there! rhodora.org/meetings/
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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Come celebrate NEBS's 130th anniversary with the 'Dead Botanists Society!' We'll be at Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, MA this Sunday, September 13. The program is free and open to members and non-members. Head to our website for details rhodora.org/meetings/ (Photo credit: N. Eyster-Smith)
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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
We have a few spots open for our 9/12 collecting foray at Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary. Specimens will be added to the NEBS herbarium (NEBC) for the purpose of better representing the modern distribution of plants in New England. Experts and novices welcome! Register at rhodora.org/collecting-f...
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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Join us 9/13 to celebrate our 130th anniversary at Mount Auburn Cemetery! Considered the first “garden cemetery” in the US, it's also the final resting place for several notable NEBS botanists. The collection features more than 2,500 taxa throughout 175-acres. rhodora.org/meetings/
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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
We had an incredible time during our August Away Meeting! From interior habitats to coastal shores, we spent two days botanizing in Rhode Island. We also enjoyed an engaging tour of the Brown University Herbarium and a fantastic presentation by Hannah Hoff. Thank you to all those who participated!
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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Check out our latest Member's Corner story by Sydney Kaye! Sydney is working on botanical research to inform recreation access design and restoration along the Black River in Vermont. Head to our website for more photos and to learn about the project rhodora.org/members-corn...
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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
There are 2 weeks left to register for our August 1-2 Away Meeting in Rhode Island! The event will feature field trips throughout the state, a presentation, and a tour of the Brown University Herbarium. For details and to register: rhodora.org/meetings/ (Photo: Hypericum adpressum by Doug McGrady)
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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
We have a new Member's Corner story by Scott Bailey to share! The Member's Corner is a place to share knowledge, showcase discoveries and inspire our botanical community. Visit to see recent stories! rhodora.org/members-corn... Photos by S. Bailey & E. Duda.
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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Registration is open! Join NEBS for our August 1-2 Away Meeting in Rhode Island, featuring field trips throughout the state, a presentation, and a tour of the Brown University Herbarium. rhodora.org/meetings/ (Photos by Doug McGrady, Isabel Tribe, Bill Holmes)
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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Congratulations to the 2026 recipients of the Graduate Student Research Award and the Les Mehrhoff Botanical Research Award! Visit our website to read about the impressive projects rhodora.org/awards/
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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Date Change! Our trip to Maidstone Bends Preserve with Scott Bailey has been rescheduled to Thursday, 5/14. Register by 5/12 if you'd like to attend. This is a fantastic opportunity to explore a unique place and learn more about willow identification. For details and registration rhodora.org
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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Interested in willows? Register for our 5/9 field trip to Maidstone Bends Preserve, NH. Scott Bailey will take you through floodplain forests, oxbow wetlands, and a floodplain forest restoration project with a focus on willow identification. Register soon! rhodora.org/meetings/fie...
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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Join us at NPT's Garden in the Woods this Friday, May 1 to hear a presentation by Dr. Richard Primack. Guests can enjoy free admission to the Garden ahead of the event. Bring your dinner to enjoy a picnic with us before the presentation! For details and non-member registration visit rhodora.org
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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
We still have spots open for our 5/2 Collecting Foray at Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary, MA and our 5/9 Field Trip to Maidstone Bends, NH (pictured) with Scott Bailey. These trips are free to attend and open to members and non-members. Full details and registration forms can be found at rhodora.org
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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Join us 5/1, 6:30pm at Native Plant Trust's Garden in the Woods for a hybrid presentation by Dr. Richard Primack. Guests of the event are welcome to come early to enjoy the garden, trails, shop and have a picnic ahead of the presentation. Full details and registration can be found at rhodora.org
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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
NEBS is in Burlington, VT at the Northeast Natural History Conference! The wildflowers are in bloom outside and the presentations and posters inside are fantastic. If you're here, come stop by and visit our table!
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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
If you missed last week's engaging and inspiring presentation by Dr. Dobson, you can now view it on our youtube channel. Visit our website to find the link for this and other past presentations! rhodora.org/meetingsumma... www.youtube.com/@newenglandb...
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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
New field trips have been added to our calendar! We have trips for every level of botanical engagement, from beginner to expert. Trips are open to members and non-members and are free to attend. We add new trips regularly; please visit our website to view and sign up! rhodora.org/meetings/fie...
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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
We hope you will join this Friday 4/3 at 5:30pm for Dr. Annise Dobson's presentation, “Jumping Worms and the Challenge of Multiple Forest Stressors.“ The program will be at Harvard and over Zoom. Non-members, please register. rhodora.org/meetings/upc... (Photo credit for worm image: David Degner)
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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Save the Date! Friday 4/3 at 5:30pm, Dr. Annise Dobson will be presenting, “Jumping Worms and the Challenge of Multiple Forest Stressors.“ This presentation is free and open to the public and will occur in-person in Cambridge, MA and virtually over Zoom. Non-members please register. rhodora.org
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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
NEBS has collecting forays at Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary, MA on 5/2 and 9/12. Our herbaria are the largest repository of New England plant specimens, documenting historic and current plant diversity of the area. Help contribute to the collection and register for a foray! rhodora.org/meetings/fie...
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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
NEBS had a great time at the Rhode Island Plant Insect Community Network Conference last Saturday. Miss seeing us there? We'll be at the Northeast Natural History Conference in Burlington April 17-19. Stop by and visit us! picn.rinhs.org www.eaglehill.us/NENHC_2026/N...
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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
UPDATE: Our annual meeting and presentation tomorrow, Friday, 3/6 at 5:30pm will now be FULLY REMOTE via Zoom. If you are a not a member and would like to join virtually, please visit our website to register rhodora.org/meetings/upc...
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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Intrigued? Join us Friday at 5:30 for a lecture titled “Phylogenomic Methods Reveal Ancient Hybridization in North American Royal Ferns” by Dr. Weston Testo. This presentation will occur in person at Harvard University and live over Zoom. Non-members please register. rhodora.org
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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Save the date: March 6, 2026 at 5:30pm. Our next meeting will feature a lecture by Dr. Weston Testo, titled “Phylogenomic Methods Reveal Ancient Hybridization in North American Royal Ferns.” The lecture will be hybrid at Harvard/over Zoom. Non-members, please register. rhodora.org/meetings/upc...
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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
What a fun and enriching experience we had last Friday at UConn! A big thank you to Dr. Karolina Heyduk and all the folks at the herbarium and greenhouse who made this program possible. And thanks to everyone who attended, in-person and remotely.
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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
There are just a few spots left for the UConn greenhouse and herbarium tour that will occur ahead of the 2/6 lecture by Dr. Karolina Heyduk. The tour is in-person and the lecture will be in-person at UConn and on Zoom. Visit our website for more details and to register! rhodora.org/meetings/upc...
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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Curious about this image??? Join NEBS at UConn Fri 2/6 to learn more! Dr. Karolina Heyduk will be presenting "The Wonderful Diversity of Plant Photosynthesis" at 5:30, with an optional tour of the greenhouse and herbarium before. For more details and to register visit rhodora.org/meetings/upc...
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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
From the Cryptogams Herbarium: One of the joys of working with the oh-so-charismatic bryophytes is the “extras” that wind up in the sample. A few centimeters of bark can include liverworts, mosses, and lichens - and even multiple species of each! Zoom in; the Fullania and Bazzania are not alone!
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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
We are heading to the University of Connecticut on 2/6 to hear from Dr. Karolina Heyduk about “The Wonderful Diversity of Plant Photosynthesis.” Hybrid at 5:30pm. Optional tour of the herbarium and greenhouse from 3:30-5pm (registration required by members/non-members) rhodora.org/meetings/upc...
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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
The deadline to apply for NEBS awards is 🌟February 1🌟 This is a fantastic opportunity to help fund your research! NEBS members and nonmembers are welcome to apply. rhodora.org Image provided by Peter Grima, 2018 Les Mehrhoff Award recipient, from his work on cf. Carex baileyi x C. lurida.
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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Looking to curl up on a cold winter day and read an article from Rhodora? Don’t forget to renew your NEBS membership to keep your subscription active. Members receive new issues of Rhodora by mail and have digital access to articles dating back to 1899. Interested in joining? Visit rhodora.org
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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
From the NEBS Cryptogams Herbarium: Cladonia gracilis subsp. elongata collected in 1902; a collection of Myelochroa galbina spanning over 100 years; a close up of Lecanora subpallens showing its characteristic apothecia (left to right) rhodora.org/herbaria/cry... rhodora.org/herbaria/vas...
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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
The solstice is approaching and we're in the winter holiday season here in New England. If you're looking for a gift that will keep giving, consider giving someone a NEBS membership! Visit the membership page on our website for more info. rhodora.org/membership/j...
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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Dr. Eric Doucette's recent presentation is now available to view. This presentation is a treasure - complete with striking imagery, botanical insights, and the fun storytelling that arises after a great trip. (Photo Credit: E. Doucette) rhodora.org/meetingsumma...
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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Sori if you missed the last reminder 😊 It's renewal season at NEBS and you can visit our website to renew, join, or give a gift membership. When our community grows, our mission impact grows with it. rhodora.org Image: Sori of Deparia acrostichoides (Silvery False Spleenwort)
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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Check out our online store! Items feature our logo and include shirts manufactured sustainably with organic materials. ❄ Modest proceeds support our mission to increase scientific knowledge and appreciation of the flora of New England ❄ rhodora.org/whats-new/ www.bonfire.com/store/new-en...
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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
Reminder: Friday 12/5 at 5:30pm, Dr. Eric Doucette will be presenting in Cambridge and over Zoom. Dr. Doucette is the State Botanist for the Maine Natural Areas Program and will be presenting, "A Maine Botanist’s Trip to Western Newfoundland’s Limestone Barrens." For details visit rhodora.org
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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
NEBS is committed to providing financial support for botanical research in New England and adjacent regions. Our 2026 award application period opens December 1. We have funds available for students, early career professionals and more. Congratulations again to all of our 2025 awardees! rhodora.org
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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Join NEBS in Cambridge, MA or on Zoom, 12/5 at 5:30pm to hear from Dr. Eric Doucette, State Botanist for the Maine Natural Areas Program. He'll be taking us north of New England for his presentation, “A Maine Botanist’s Trip to Western Newfoundland’s Limestone Barrens.” rhodora.org/meetings/upc...
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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
It's renewal season at NEBS! This year, we are asking members to take an extra step (😉 moss pun absolutely intended) and give a gift membership to a fellow plant enthusiast. A student membership is only $15/year! When our community grows, our mission impact grows with it! rhodora.org/membership/j...
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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
What a fantastic presentation by Dr. Chris Martine! Like the plants he studies @martinebotany.bsky.social 's talk can't be limited to a singular category- science, art, human dimensions, education, and even pop culture- this talk has it all! www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkJ_... Photo credit: C. Martine
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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Friday 11/7 at 5:30, join NEBS to hear a talk by Dr. Chris Martine! Dr. Martine is a David Burpee Professor of Plant Genetics and Research and Director of the Manning Herbarium at Bucknell University AND President-Elect of the Botanical Society of America. For details and to register: rhodora.org
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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Friday, 11/7 at 5:30 pm, join NEBS for Dr. Chris Martine's lecture, “‘Discovering’ Species, Exploring Plant Partnerships, and Spotlighting Sexual Diversity While Using a SciComm & SciArt Underdog Outreach Approach.” *Free, held in Cambridge, MA and over Zoom. Non-members must register rhodora.org
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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
We had an amazing time at Plant Migration in a Changing Climate - thank you to everyone who joined and contributed! Stay tuned for a special issue of Rhodora that will feature conference proceedings. (Photos courtesy of Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens; Field trip photo courtesy of R. Wernerehl)
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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
The sun is shining 🌤the leaves are turning 🍁 and there is so much ahead to learn 🌱 We're only 2 days away from the conference! For those who registered, we'll see you there; those who can't attend, stay tuned for a special issue of Rhodora with conference proceedings. Photo credit: R. Wernerehl
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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Our newest issue of Rhodora has been posted on BioOne! Non-members can check out our open access articles or purchase articles through BioOne. If you're interested in receiving physical copies and having free online access to all articles, join NEBS as a member! rhodora.org/rhodora/curr...
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