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SUMMARY:Grasses of the Southern Appalachians
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Dr. Paul McKenzie (USFWS\, Emeritus) \nThis class will include a detailed description of the grass flower\, inflorescence type\, habitat and ecological associations\, Tribal affinities\, distribution\, and habit differences. The class will be taught in four parts: 1) power point presentation and classroom instruction\, 2) examination of important features with hand lens and dissecting scope\, 3) team keying of grass specimens\, and 4) field identification. \nDichotomous keys\, hard copy print outs of power point presentation\, and other handouts will be provided by the instructor. Tips for proper collection; processing; label development; herbaria deposition of grass specimens; and suggested websites/electronic tools helpful in grass study will also be discussed. \nSuggested references/materials recommended or required (*) include the following:\n1. Hand lens (*): A 16x is preferred over a 10x loupe.\n2. Clark\, L.G. and R.W. Pohl. Agnes Chase’s First Book of Grasses- (1996)- the Structure of grasses explained for beginners. 4th Smithsonian Books. Washington\, D.C. 127 pp. This book is inexpensive and an absolute must for anyone wanting to understand grass identification.\n3. “Plant Identification Terminology- An Illustrated Glossary” by James G. Harris and Melinda Woolf Harris (2001)- Second Edition. Because dichotomous keys will often use terms related to various plant structures or texture that some students are unfamiliar with\, a good illustrated glossary that both defines and illustrates terms is highly recommended for any plant identification course. I have yet to find one better than this one and at $20.95 for a paper back copy from Amazon\, it is a steal \nPre-requisites: None\, but individuals with experience in plant taxonomy or have taken another plant identification class will grasp the material quicker.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/grasses-of-the-southern-appalachians/
LOCATION:Highlands Biological Station\, 265 North 6th St\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Courses
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SUMMARY:BEE Kind  |  Compassion & Reciprocity: Lessons from the Pollinator Garden
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, May 9th | 10 – 11 AM \nHighlands Biological Station’s North Campus (111 Lower Lake Road) \nFREE | No registration necessary \nThere are many lessons that can be gleaned from nature. Studies show that spending time in the natural world can raise our awareness of the other species that share this world with us and build our own capacity for compassion. By better understanding our role in the complex system of biodiversity we can not only bring peace and kindness to ourselves but create a ripple effect that increases our capacity to be kinder and more considerate of others. Bees and their flower partners demonstrate reciprocity and show how cooperation can lead to fruitful ventures. Join Sonya Carpenter on May 9th\, at 10:00 am in the pollinator garden of the Highlands Biological Station to learn about reciprocity in the natural world. \nWeather dependent. \nMental health awareness starts with kindness! This event is being held as part of BEE Kind\, an initiative from the Counseling Center of Highlands and Highlands-Cashiers Health Foundation to raise awareness about the month of May as Mental Health Awareness Month.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/bee-kind-compassion-reciprocity-lessons-from-the-pollinator-garden/
LOCATION:HBS North Campus\, 111 Lower Lake Road\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
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