New England Botanical Society
@nebotanical.bsky.social
New England Botanical Society is a nonprofit promoting the study of North American plants, especially the flora of New England and adjacent regions. https://www.rhodora.org/
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
Congratulations again to all of our 2025 awardees!
rhodora.org
November 25, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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
Congratulations again to all of our 2025 awardees!
rhodora.org
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...
November 19, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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...
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...
November 12, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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...
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
Photo credit: C. Martine
November 11, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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
Photo credit: C. Martine
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
November 3, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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
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
*Free, held in Cambridge, MA and over Zoom. Non-members must register rhodora.org
October 20, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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
*Free, held in Cambridge, MA and over Zoom. Non-members must register rhodora.org
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)
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)
October 8, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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)
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)
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
Photo credit: R. Wernerehl
October 1, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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
Photo credit: R. Wernerehl
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...
September 17, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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...
This is the last week to register for Plant Migration in a Changing Climate! There are limited spaces remaining and registration closes on September 21, 2025, so head to our website to reserve your spot rhodora.org/specialevent...
September 15, 2025 at 4:11 PM
This is the last week to register for Plant Migration in a Changing Climate! There are limited spaces remaining and registration closes on September 21, 2025, so head to our website to reserve your spot rhodora.org/specialevent...
Last chance to register for our Biking and Botanizing field trip on the Mass Central Rail Trail, Sat. 10am-4pm. The weather forecast is fantastic, the leaves are turning, and it's our last field trip of the season! For details and sign up visit rhodora.org/meetings/fie...
Photo credit: R. Wernerehl
Photo credit: R. Wernerehl
September 9, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Last chance to register for our Biking and Botanizing field trip on the Mass Central Rail Trail, Sat. 10am-4pm. The weather forecast is fantastic, the leaves are turning, and it's our last field trip of the season! For details and sign up visit rhodora.org/meetings/fie...
Photo credit: R. Wernerehl
Photo credit: R. Wernerehl
We've got merch 🎉 Modest proceeds from shirt sales go to supporting our mission, including our ability to organize exciting events like our upcoming conference, Plant Migration in a Changing Climate. Visit our online store at www.bonfire.com/store/new-en...
September 4, 2025 at 4:37 PM
We've got merch 🎉 Modest proceeds from shirt sales go to supporting our mission, including our ability to organize exciting events like our upcoming conference, Plant Migration in a Changing Climate. Visit our online store at www.bonfire.com/store/new-en...
Want to go from the mountains of New Hampshire, to the coast of Maine, with a stop in between for a cruise on the Mass Rail Trail? Join NEBS for our next 3 events! Space is limited for all of these events, so visit our website to register today! rhodora.org
August 26, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Want to go from the mountains of New Hampshire, to the coast of Maine, with a stop in between for a cruise on the Mass Rail Trail? Join NEBS for our next 3 events! Space is limited for all of these events, so visit our website to register today! rhodora.org
Join NEBS for a Biking and Botanizing ride on the Mass Central Trail on Saturday 9/13 from 10am to 4pm. The trip will include 14 total miles on the bike path with stops along the way to explore on foot. Registration is required. (Photo credit: R. Wernerehl)
rhodora.org/meetings/fie...
rhodora.org/meetings/fie...
August 21, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Join NEBS for a Biking and Botanizing ride on the Mass Central Trail on Saturday 9/13 from 10am to 4pm. The trip will include 14 total miles on the bike path with stops along the way to explore on foot. Registration is required. (Photo credit: R. Wernerehl)
rhodora.org/meetings/fie...
rhodora.org/meetings/fie...
Conference spots are limited and are filling quickly! Register today for Plant Migration in a Changing Climate, October 3-4 in Boothbay, ME. Visit our website to register and see recent updates rhodora.org
(Photo credit: Dan Jaffe Wilder)
(Photo credit: Dan Jaffe Wilder)
August 20, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Conference spots are limited and are filling quickly! Register today for Plant Migration in a Changing Climate, October 3-4 in Boothbay, ME. Visit our website to register and see recent updates rhodora.org
(Photo credit: Dan Jaffe Wilder)
(Photo credit: Dan Jaffe Wilder)
Still some open spots for our Surry Mountain Sunday Stroll in NH 8/17 from 9am-12pm. Join us and Monadnock Bird and Nature Club as we explore a diverse array of natural communities, then take a dip in the lake! For details and to register www.rhodora.org/meetings/fie...
Photo credit: N. Marchessault
Photo credit: N. Marchessault
August 5, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Still some open spots for our Surry Mountain Sunday Stroll in NH 8/17 from 9am-12pm. Join us and Monadnock Bird and Nature Club as we explore a diverse array of natural communities, then take a dip in the lake! For details and to register www.rhodora.org/meetings/fie...
Photo credit: N. Marchessault
Photo credit: N. Marchessault
A big THANK YOU to all those who contributed to a fantastic season of collecting trips! We've got our work cut out for us in the herbaria! Missed our collecting trips, but still want to get out with NEBS this year? Join us in NH at Surry Mt 8/17 or Rattlesnake Mt 9/6 www.rhodora.org/meetings/fie...
July 30, 2025 at 3:58 PM
A big THANK YOU to all those who contributed to a fantastic season of collecting trips! We've got our work cut out for us in the herbaria! Missed our collecting trips, but still want to get out with NEBS this year? Join us in NH at Surry Mt 8/17 or Rattlesnake Mt 9/6 www.rhodora.org/meetings/fie...
Now that we've got your attention😉 Reminder that 8/1 is the deadline to apply to submit a digital poster to Plant Migration in a Changing Climate, a conference hosted by NEBS with Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. Head to our website for details on how to apply www.rhodora.org/specialevent...
July 28, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Now that we've got your attention😉 Reminder that 8/1 is the deadline to apply to submit a digital poster to Plant Migration in a Changing Climate, a conference hosted by NEBS with Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. Head to our website for details on how to apply www.rhodora.org/specialevent...
Our newest issue of Rhodora is out! Non-members can check out our open access articles through BioOne. Interested in physical copies of the journal and online access to all articles? Join the New England Botanical Society!
www.rhodora.org/membership/j...
bioone.org/journals/rho...
www.rhodora.org/membership/j...
bioone.org/journals/rho...
July 23, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Our newest issue of Rhodora is out! Non-members can check out our open access articles through BioOne. Interested in physical copies of the journal and online access to all articles? Join the New England Botanical Society!
www.rhodora.org/membership/j...
bioone.org/journals/rho...
www.rhodora.org/membership/j...
bioone.org/journals/rho...
Join NEBS and Monadnock Bird and Nature Club Sunday 8/17 9am-12pm for a leisurely stroll along the base of Surry Mt., NH. We'll explore a diverse array of upland and floodplain natural communities & can enjoy a dip at the lake after! Visit our website to register. Photo credit: N. Marchessault
July 14, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Join NEBS and Monadnock Bird and Nature Club Sunday 8/17 9am-12pm for a leisurely stroll along the base of Surry Mt., NH. We'll explore a diverse array of upland and floodplain natural communities & can enjoy a dip at the lake after! Visit our website to register. Photo credit: N. Marchessault
NEBS had a fantastic time last weekend on a gonzo botany swamp field trip! If you have an iNaturalist account, enter Hinsdale, MA and search for observations from 6/14 to see some of what we encountered. Big thanks to our trip leaders, Robert Wernerehl and Peter Grima! (Photo credit: R. Wernerehl)
June 19, 2025 at 4:33 PM
NEBS had a fantastic time last weekend on a gonzo botany swamp field trip! If you have an iNaturalist account, enter Hinsdale, MA and search for observations from 6/14 to see some of what we encountered. Big thanks to our trip leaders, Robert Wernerehl and Peter Grima! (Photo credit: R. Wernerehl)
The plenary speaker abstracts for Plant Migration in a Changing Climate are available to view! The conference is co-hosted by NEBS and Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens and will be held Oct 3-4 at the Gardens in Boothbay, ME (aerial image-Ibec Creative).
www.rhodora.org/specialevent...
www.rhodora.org/specialevent...
June 18, 2025 at 2:17 PM
The plenary speaker abstracts for Plant Migration in a Changing Climate are available to view! The conference is co-hosted by NEBS and Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens and will be held Oct 3-4 at the Gardens in Boothbay, ME (aerial image-Ibec Creative).
www.rhodora.org/specialevent...
www.rhodora.org/specialevent...
Please join NEBS in congratulating the recipients of our Graduate Student Research Award, Junior Faculty Award, and Mehrhoff Award. Visit our website to learn more about the research, awardees, and the awards. www.rhodora.org/awards/junio...
June 16, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Please join NEBS in congratulating the recipients of our Graduate Student Research Award, Junior Faculty Award, and Mehrhoff Award. Visit our website to learn more about the research, awardees, and the awards. www.rhodora.org/awards/junio...
Join us for a collecting trip on 6/29 at Merck Forest and Farmland Center in VT! We'll be collecting modern vascular and cryptogam flora (& lichens!) for our herbaria to provide a modern record of the diversity, distribution & phenology in this area. Register at www.rhodora.org/meetings/fie...
June 13, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Join us for a collecting trip on 6/29 at Merck Forest and Farmland Center in VT! We'll be collecting modern vascular and cryptogam flora (& lichens!) for our herbaria to provide a modern record of the diversity, distribution & phenology in this area. Register at www.rhodora.org/meetings/fie...
Our celebratory issue of Rhodora is available! NEBS members have access through their membership AND we've made most of this issue open-access. We've been publishing since 1899, so there's a lot to celebrate and we want everyone to join in! bioone.org/journals/rho...
June 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Our celebratory issue of Rhodora is available! NEBS members have access through their membership AND we've made most of this issue open-access. We've been publishing since 1899, so there's a lot to celebrate and we want everyone to join in! bioone.org/journals/rho...