Free with admission. Botanist Lea Gardner will teach participants how to identify over 100 species of wildflowers, trees and shrubs, as well as discuss alpine plant ecology and Native American uses of what is found in the forests. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Charity Valley.
Price includes lunch.
The group meets at the Western Nevada Community College, Bristlecone Building, Carson City. They Call Will James. 7 p.m. Bartley Ranch Interpretive Center, Reno. The Squaw Valley Community of Writers offers the following events that are open to the public for free. Seating is limited, so call to reserve seats, confirm event and for location information.