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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · 17h

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 · 7d

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

New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · 21d

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...

New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · 23d

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...

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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · 29d

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

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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · Sep 4

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...

New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · Aug 26

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

New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · Aug 21

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)
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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · Aug 20

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)

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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · Aug 5

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

New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · Jul 30

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...

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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · Jul 28

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...

New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · Jul 23

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...

New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · Jul 14

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

New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · Jun 19

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)

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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · Jun 18

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...

New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · Jun 16

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...

New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · Jun 13

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...

New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · Jun 11

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...

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New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · Jun 9

Join us at New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill on June 27 for our monthly meeting, featuring Mark Richardson. Presentation by Mark at 1pm, time to explore the garden, and an optional, nearby fieldtrip at 3:45. In-person only, registration is required. www.rhodora.org/meetings/upc...

New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · Jun 3

Swamped with summer fieldwork and plans? On 9/6 Scott Bailey will lead a NEBS trip at Rattlesnake Mountain in NH. We'll go through cliffs of multiple lithologies, talus, and rich northern woodlands. Intermediate, space limited, reg required. www.rhodora.org/meetings/fie... (Photo credit: S. Bailey)

New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · May 29

We have a few spots open for our 6/14 trip to Hinsdale Flats WMA, a botanically rich area in MA. This trip is for experienced wetland explorers and will potentially be challenging in places. Visit our website for details and to register www.rhodora.org/meetings/fie... (Photo credit: R. Wernerehl)

New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · May 19

May 31 from 10am-3pm NEBS will be heading to Mt. Aeolus in Vermont for a collecting foray. This is an amazing (free) opportunity to make a contribution and learn a lot along the way! Visit our website for details and to register. (Photo credit: Karro Frost) www.rhodora.org/meetings/fie...

New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · May 14

We are thrilled to announce that NEBS and The Gardens will be hosting a conference this Fall! Visit our events page for details and to register! Interested in giving an oral presentation or submitting a digital poster? Apply by May 30. We can't wait to see you there! www.rhodora.org/specialevent...

New England Botanical Society @nebotanical.bsky.social · Apr 28

Our May meeting is Friday at Garden in the Woods and will feature talks by Meredith Elizabeth Theus and Andrea J. Tirrell. NEBS members/guests have free admission to the Garden ahead of the presentations, which start at 6:30pm. You'll want to come early for this one! www.rhodora.org/meetings/upc...