New England Shrubs
Adult Enrichment / Out & About -
Fall 2025
This nature walk will focus on 10–12 common native New England shrubs such as highbush blueberry, silky dogwood, and smooth sumac, and maybe a few non-natives as well. Shrubs are defined as woody plants smaller than trees, typically with multiple stems. We will focus on plant identification as well as fun and fascinating natural history. Discover which shrub makes a delicious, vitamin C-rich drink and which the Chippewa once used as a remedy for “craziness.” Bring a hand lens if you have one.
Please note: Children ages 10+ are welcome to register if accompanied by a registered adult. Meeting location will be emailed upon registration.
Jeff Adams
Jeff is an avid outdoor enthusiast & naturalist who’s been enjoying the natural world for 50 years. He’s a member of the Friends of the Fells, The Trustees, Mass Audubon, Sudbury Valley Trustees, Acton Conservation Trust, Arlington Land Trust, Essex Greenbelt, Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions, Lincoln Land Conservation Trust and Rural Land Foundation and The Massachusetts Archaeological Society, Inc. He and his wife, Carol Andrulli, have been hiking in the Fells for over 30 years & frequently participate in numerous hiking/nature programs.
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