NATIVE PLANT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
The Native Plant Certificate Program offers a variety of courses and field trips for those interested in a more formal, in-depth study of our native plants and habitats. Registration for certificate program courses is with New England Wild Flower Society at (508) 877-7630, ext. 3303 or www.newfs.org.

Rhode Island sponsored courses described below are available to RIWPS members at member rates. For additional information, please contact Garry Plunkett at (401) 624-2549 or gplunkett@cox.net.

• Salt Marsh and Sculpins
  Succotash Salt Marsh and Ninigret Pond
  Saturday, September 29, 2007
  3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
  
  Join ecologist Keith Killingbeck for a southern New England triptych —Succotash Salt Marsh (for plants), Cap'n Jack's (for chowder & clamcakes), and Ninigret Pond (for underwater inhabitants). After meeting briefly at East Matunuck State Beach, we will drive to nearby Succotash Salt Marsh to identify the salt-tolerant plants that grow there and to discuss their ecology. We will also botanize along a sandy beach adjacent to the marsh. After working up an appetite in the marsh, we will stop at Cap'n Jack's for their famous take-out chowder and clamcakes on our way to Ninigret Pond.
  
  The timing of sunset should be perfect for our foray into the pond. In shorts or rolled uppants, we will wade into the shallow, warm waters armed with flashlights to search out fish and crabs, or whatever else the night might bring. A list of what to bring and wear will be provided with registration.
  
  Registration for this Certificate Program Course is with NEWFS (508)-877-7630, ext 3303.
  
  course code: fdt7017
  Walk Leader: Keith T. Killingbeck
  Fee: $35 NEWFS Members/$40 Non-Members (dinner is on your own)
  limit: 15 credit: ft–all certificates