Recording Available
Explore a subset of the Ericaceae–commonly known as the heath family–whose species grow and thrive in some of New England’s most challenging environments. Learn about the traits and interspecific relationships that contribute to the ecological success of this incredibly diverse group of flowering plants.
Elective Credit Hours: 1.0
This is a recording of a previously hosted class. It will be available to view until December 31, 2026.
A laptop, desktop computer, smartphone, or tablet compatible with Zoom; speakers; reliable internet connection
Fire Ecologist, Ph.D. student, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Learn how names allow us to trace plant origins and characteristics and inform how botanists and gardeners engage with plants, and why the words we choose change what we notice in the landscape.
