Ferns of Bear Swamp

This large rich woods in west-central Massachusetts has considerable

pteridophyte diversity. Highlights include some unusual wood

ferns such as Dryopteris clintoniana, D. goldiana, and even a hybrid or two.

Most common ferns and a few other less common ones will be seen, e.g.

rattlesnake fern. Bring a bag lunch, water, insect repellent and appropriate footwear.

Sunday, July 8, 2012, 11:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.