Observing wildflowers is a joy. From early March through mid-October, one can find wildflowers with an amazing variety of blossom forms and colors, leaf shapes, and fruits. The spring ephemerals such as American trout-lily, bloodroot, and sessile-leaved bellwort break winter’s spell with short-lived, but glorious blossoms. Wildflowers of nutrient-poor habitats such as pitcher-plant and round-leaved sundew construct traps to capture insects to supplement their diets. Goldenrods and Joe Pye weeds bring brilliant color to our late summer and fall landscapes.

About the Presenter: 

Bill Gette began leading area, domestic U.S., and international travel programs for Mass Audubon in 1986. Since then, he has traveled to all seven continents, leading trips, studying nature, and photographing wildlife. Bill retired from Mass Audubon in 2016, but remains very active teaching workshops.