Bolton Lime Kiln

FERNS OF THE LIME KILN

Sponsor
New England Wild Flower Society

Date

Sunday October 6, 2002

Time: Noon - 3:30

Location
Bolton Lime Kiln, Bolton MA DIRECTIONS

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Description

Most of norhteastern Massachusetts has acidic geology, mainly granite and its derivitives. An area in Bolton with calcareous rock has allowed historic economic usage and a varied flora. We will look for 22 fern species, including Ebony and Maidenhair Spleenworts, Maidenhair and Fragile Ferns (although some may be late in their season). We will discuss field identification techniques. Expect moderate hiking, some poison ivy, but few bugs.

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Sponsor	New England Wild Flower Society
Date	Sunday October 6, 2002	Time: Noon - 3:30
Location	Bolton Lime Kiln, Bolton MA		DIRECTIONS
Bring

Description	Most of norhteastern Massachusetts has acidic geology, mainly granite and its derivitives. An area in Bolton with calcareous rock has allowed historic economic usage and a varied flora. We will look for 22 fern species, including Ebony and Maidenhair Spleenworts, Maidenhair and Fragile Ferns (although some may be late in their season). We will discuss field identification techniques. Expect moderate hiking, some poison ivy, but few bugs.

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