SPATIAL PATTERNS IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN FLORA - ROBERT (ROB) MASSATTI: MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 2015

SPATIAL PATTERNS IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN FLORA - ROBERT (ROB) MASSATTI Ph.D. Student, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Michigan. The Rocky Mountain flora is composed of species that range from widely distributed to narrowly endemic. Many species share similar distributions, which indicates that common processes have affected groups of species through time. We will explore some of the common distributional patterns inherent in the Rocky Mountain flora and discuss factors that influenced the distribution of contemporary diversity. Rob was a Huron Valley Chapter sponsored (graduate) student for the MBC 2011 Spring Foray.

Huron Valley Chapter: Upcoming Field Trips 2015

Field Trips are open to the general public unless otherwise indicated. Members who are interested in attending a "members only" field trip should register with field trip coordinator, Robert Ayotte, at Rayotte14@comcast.net (tel: 734-718-6114). Members planning to Car pool should bring directions and leave in plenty of time to arrive at field trip sites at the designated time.

Michigan Botanical Society

The Native Plant Society for Michigan and the Great Lakes Region

The Michigan Botanical Club is the native plant society for Michigan. We are also home of the Michigan Big Tree Program.

The club was founded in 1941 and consists of five chapters.

The focus of the Michigan Botanical Club is:

Conservation of all native plants.

Education of the public to appreciate and preserve plant life.

Sponsorship of research and publication on plant life.

Sponsorship of legislation to promote preservation of Michigan native flora.

Establishment of suitable sanctuaries and natural areas.

Cooperation in programs concerned with the use and conservation of all natural resources and scenic features.