Sept. 22: Longwood natural areas tour

Tour to look at ecological restoration of Longwood Gardens natural areas

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10:21 a.m., Sept. 19, 2012--A field trip to tour ecological restoration of the natural areas of Longwood Gardens will be held at 8:45 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 22.

The field trip is co-sponsored by the Longwood Graduate Program in Public Horticulture at the University of Delaware and the Society of Natural History of Delaware.

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The trip will be led by Tom Brightman, who manages the natural areas for Longwood; Scott Quitel, principal ecologist with Applied Ecological Sciences; and Dan Chieco and Rose Mannion, Wells Appel landscape architects.

Participants are encouraged to wear sturdy shoes for the two-hour trip. Meet at the corner of old Route 52 and Web Barn Lane.

The trip is limited to 20 people. To reserve a spot contact Al Matlack at amatlack@udel.edu or 302-239-5383. If you have questions about the starting point, call Tom Brightman at 484-653-7970. 

Those who want to stay to see the conservatories will have to pay the regular admission fee.

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