The Shasta Chapter of the California Native Plant Society is offering free wildflower identification classes in Redding starting on March 22. Participants will learn to identify wildflowers, shrubs and trees using the plant family method. Families covered will include the pea, parsley, rose, borage, sunflower, lily, mustard and mint families. Each class will include an hour of classroom and a two-hour fieldtrip. The classes are free, but a magnifying glass and a plant ID book are recommended. Classes are limited to 16 participants, and pre-registration is required. To reserve a space call David Ledger at 355-8542.
Classes will be held in Redding on Saturday March 22 and 29 at 9 am and April 5 at 11 am.
They will be held in the community room at the Holiday Market on Placer St. for those who have reserved a space in advance.
About CNPS: The California Native Plant Society, through its nearly 10,000 members and 33 regional chapters, has been working to represent the public’s interest in protecting California’s beautiful native plants and their habitats since 1965. Run by professional staff and volunteers, CNPS is a 501(c)3 organization active in promoting public education about native plants and the use of sound plant science in advocating for conservation of natural areas throughout the State of California. To learn more about CNPS, please visit our website: www.cnps.org.
-from press release
