WaterWatch Lecture Series: Bogs and Fens with Mass Audubon's Doug Lowry

Scattered amongst the better-known habitats of the Commonwealth are the little-explored regions of quaking bogs and peaty-soiled fens. Sunken in the lowest contours of the landscape, these habitats' unique features include carnivorous plants, flood water absorbing sphagnum moss, showy orchids, and blueberries and cranberries. Because decomposition happens so slowly, the soil and water in bogs are very acidic which creates an opportunity for specialized species to thrive. No need to travel to far away exotic places-learn where to discover the intrigue of these fascinating habitats close to home.

Participants are welcome to join us in person at Mass Audubon's North River to view the presentation together, or attend virtually via Zoom.