This 275-acre peninsula, owned by The Trustees of Reservations, is well known for the beauty of its landscape and its views of Boston Harbor.  The property, which was farmed for several hundred years, was slated in the late 19th century to be subdivided under a plan (later abandoned) designed by Frederick Law Olmstead.  It has a remarkable variety of naturalized as well as native flora.  Its woodlands include communities dominated by Norway maple and English oak as well as an impressive stand of native red oak and hop hornbeam. Its old fields and thickets contain an exceptional diversity of herbaceous plants, including the rare showy goldenrod, and its lowland habitats have both freshwater wetlands and salt marshes.  Our walk covers a variety of communities from the high points of the property's open drumlins to rocky coves and shaded overlooks.  We look at both native and naturalized flora, and at the dynamics of their coexistence in this unique environment.  World's End is also a great place for birding, and binoculars are recommended. Bring a bag lunch and a hand lens if you have one.