Leader: Clare Walker You may have tried to identify wildflowers using iNaturalist or other point and click apps. However, these apps often fail (confidently giving the wrong species) or give only an identification to family. In this class we will cover the knowledge needed to take the next step to confidently identify our local plant species. This workshop will cover the botanical terms needed to understand a simple guide with lots of fun hands-on exploration. Then we will work through the identification process step by step using both wildflower guides and the best current apps for the Mid-Atlantic. We will take the knowledge outside to practice all these skills on plants around Woodend. The class will also discuss some of the best locations in the area to see wildflowers and the importance of their ecology. Half the process of identification is recognizing the habitat where each species of wildflower is found and their growth forms. Class requires a copy of Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide by Lawrence Newcomb. The book is available in Nature Forward’s bookstore but any edition will work as all are identical. On Sunday, we’ll practice your new identification skills in the diverse habitats of meadow, woods and wetlands found at Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary.