Intro to Fern Identification

Friday, September 18, 2026, 10:00 am until 12:00 pm
Smith Conservation Land, 199 Whitcomb Ave Littleton MA

Learn about fern identification and a little bit of geology while getting introduced to a biodiverse property in Littleton. Ferns are a unique part of our natural environment, but it can be a challenge to identify individual species. We’ll discuss what characteristics to look for to help identify ferns, without technical jargon. We’ll then go for a walk to see how many of our most common fern species can be found. The geology at Smith influences the flora present. As a result, there are also some less common ferns growing at this property. Elizabeth Perry, one of our long time PVFS members, is a geologist living in Shirley.

Sponsored by the Sudbury Valley Trustees. Registration required, go to website at https://events.humanitix.com/intro-to-fern-identification.