Get Friendly with Plant Families

Have you ever wondered about trailside wildflowers and wished you knew their names? Understanding plant families are a key for wildflower identification. Autumn is the perfect time to begin this study as you can browse field guides all winter in preparation for spring. Conduct hands-on dissection of flowers, dive into books used by professional botanists, and practice sketching and journaling plants to aid in identification. Receive free plant lists for Cooper Mountain Nature Park and other resources for further study. Hot tea and snacks included. Suitable for ages 16 years - adult.  Advanced registration required, call 503/629-6350.