Fwd: September EcoQuest: Encounter Evening Primrose

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From: The New York Botanical Garden <eno...@nybg.org>
Date: Thu, Sep 1, 2022 at 7:06 PM
Subject: September EcoQuest: Encounter Evening Primrose
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EcoQuest September Update Continue your support for the EcoQuest Challenge! EcoQuests, part of the New York City EcoFlora project, challenge New Yorkers to become citizen scientists and observe, study, and help conserve the native plants and animals of the City via iNaturalist, an easy-to-use mobile app. Encounter Evening Primrose Common Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis) is a native, disturbance-adapted wildflower that can grow up to six feet tall. Its yellow flowers, which open in the evening, are pollinated by insects such as Hawk Moths (Sphingidae) and the Evening Primrose Sweat Bee (Lasioglossum oneotherae). Because these interactions occur in the evening, they are under-observed. Can you observe Evening Primrose flowers opening or being visited by pollinators? Can you find any exceptionally tall plants? How to Get Started Visit nybg.org/EcoQuest for more information about this activity. Download the iNaturalist app or register at iNaturalist.org Photograph Common Evening Primrose flowers open with or without pollinators anywhere in New York City. Upload your observations to iNaturalist. Respect wildlife (do not touch, feed, or disturb animals, and keep a safe distance). What Is the Goal? Help NYBG document as many Common Evening Primrose flowers open with or without pollinators in New York City as possible by September 30. The New York City EcoFlora project seeks to enhance the ecological literacy of all New Yorkers and to compile new and original data on the City’s flora and ecological dynamics. Learn More Check Out Upcoming Classes and Talks Climate Week 2022 Symposium Thursday, September 22; 9 a.m., Ross Hall As leaders from around the world convene in New York City for Climate Week 2022, join us for an engaging conversation about new trends in climate science, why forests are crucial in mitigating climate change, and what individuals can do to make a difference. The keynote address will be given by Katharine Hayhoe, Ph.D., followed by Forests: A Force for Change, a panel of five distinguished experts—from advocates to scientists and forest managers. Register Today Basic Plant ID Starts September 13 Online Native Flora in Autumn Starts September 15 Blended Natural History of Insects Starts September 24 Blended Building Community Capacity through Farming October 7 Online 2900 Southern Boulevard Bronx, NY 10458