Wildflowers are an important part of our natural and cultural heritage, a heritage that provides colorful outdoor enjoyment and intriguing ecological perspectives. Of the 1,700 species of flowering plants that grow wild in Minnesota, about one-quarter might be considered wildflowers. What makes a wild plant a wildflower? It depends upon its appearance, where it grows, and who sees it. A rose is a rose unless you decide it’s a weed. Both days of coursework start at North House and visit multiple destinations. We will hike to a variety of field sites to identify wildflowers, enjoy their beauty and discuss their importance in the natural environment. The emphasis will be on wildflowers, but we will identify and discuss other summer plants as well.