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3 plant conservation Events Found
Fleeting Beauty of Spring Ephemerals
The first heralds of spring appear not in towering trees but on the forest floor--small, delicate plants known as spring ephemerals. These fleeting beauties emerge quickly to capture sunlight before the canopy closes and summer begins. Though their season is brief, their impact is lasting. Hear from Longwood Senior Land Stewardship Technician Pandora Young as they describe how Longwood protects, manages, and cares for these charismatic native flowers. Discover practical steps you can take to help these spring beauties flourish and learn how their presence reveals the health of the forests we all depend on.
Conservatory Ballroom, Longwood Gardens
Free
3/7/26
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Mar
7
Fleeting Beauty of Spring Ephemerals
The first heralds of spring appear not in towering trees but on the forest floor--small, delicate plants known as spring ephemerals. These fleeting beauties emerge quickly to capture sunlight before the canopy closes and summer begins. Though their season is brief, their impact is lasting. Hear from Longwood Senior Land Stewardship Technician Pandora Young as they describe how Longwood protects, manages, and cares for these charismatic native flowers. Discover practical steps you can take to help these spring beauties flourish and learn how their presence reveals the health of the forests we all depend on.
Free
In-Person
Mar 7, 6:00 PM ET
Botany
Native Plants
Forest Ecology
Spring Ephemerals
Plant Conservation
Environmental Stewardship
Biodiversity
02-11-2026
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How to Protect Your Native Plants
Not every beautiful plant belongs everywhere. Join Longwood Land Stewardship and Ecology Technician Ellen Oordt for an inside look at how Longwood identifies, manages, and prevents the spread of invasive plants as part of our commitment to healthy, resilient landscapes. Discover how science-led stewardship supports the balance and diversity of native habitats and gain practical tips for recognizing and safeguarding your own garden from aggressive, non-native species.
Conservatory Ballroom, Longwood Gardens
Free
5/17/26
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May
17
How to Protect Your Native Plants
Not every beautiful plant belongs everywhere. Join Longwood Land Stewardship and Ecology Technician Ellen Oordt for an inside look at how Longwood identifies, manages, and prevents the spread of invasive plants as part of our commitment to healthy, resilient landscapes. Discover how science-led stewardship supports the balance and diversity of native habitats and gain practical tips for recognizing and safeguarding your own garden from aggressive, non-native species.
Free
In-Person
May 17, 5:00 PM ET
Native Plants
Invasive Species
Ecology
Environmental Stewardship
Plant Conservation
Habitat Management
Biodiversity Protection
02-11-2026
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Science Series: Growing Hope for Native Orchids
Protecting North America's native orchids requires careful science, collaboration, and time. Join Longwood Research Specialist Kevin Allen for a detailed look at how Longwood supports a national effort to conserve these remarkable plants and work towards the goal of restoring them in the wild. Highlighting a few native orchid species we're currently working with, learn how researchers determine the best ways to grow native orchids, uncover the partnerships they depend on, and explore how we use seeds and living collections to conserve these plants. Discover how collaborative, science-driven work helps safeguard native orchids and the landscapes we care about--today and for generations to come.
Conservatory Ballroom
Free
6/7/26
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Jun
7
Science Series: Growing Hope for Native Orchids
Protecting North America's native orchids requires careful science, collaboration, and time. Join Longwood Research Specialist Kevin Allen for a detailed look at how Longwood supports a national effort to conserve these remarkable plants and work towards the goal of restoring them in the wild. Highlighting a few native orchid species we're currently working with, learn how researchers determine the best ways to grow native orchids, uncover the partnerships they depend on, and explore how we use seeds and living collections to conserve these plants. Discover how collaborative, science-driven work helps safeguard native orchids and the landscapes we care about--today and for generations to come.
Free
In-Person
Jun 7, 5:00 PM ET
Native Orchids
Plant Conservation
Botanical Research
Endangered Species
Restoration
Collaboration
Seed Conservation
Orchid Propagation
02-11-2026
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