Wild Urban Plants of the Northeast: A Field Guide October 21, 2010

Peter Del Tredici's lushly illustrated field guide to wild urban plants of the northeastern United States is the first of its kind. The book covers 222 species that flourish without human assistance or approval in the often harsh conditions provided by urban environments. Rather than vilifying such plants as weeds, Del Tredici stresses that it is important to notice, recognize, and appreciate their contribution to the quality of urban life. Indeed their very toughness in the face of heat islands, elevated levels of carbon dioxide and ubiquitous contamination is indicative of the important role they have to play in helping humans adapt to the challenges presented by urbanization, globalization and climate change. - - Open to anyone age 16 or older. Free to Mass Audubon members. Registration is required. Call 781-259-2200 for details. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.php?program_code=1727-DFP10FA1 for more information.