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SUMMARY:Biology and Conservation of Birds
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Dr. Rob Bierregaard (Drexel University & Academy of Natural Sciences) \nBird diversity is extremely high in the southern Appalachian mountain and Blue Ridge Escarpment region\, an area that includes a wide range of plant community types over a nearly 4000-foot range in elevation. This basic course in ornithology covers morphology\, systematics\, ecology\, conservation\, and behavior of birds. Daily field trips in the local area will acquaint students with the rich bird fauna of the region. \nPre-requisites: Introductory biology\, ecology\, or permission of instructor. \nFor more information\, visit https://highlandsbiological.org/summer-2023-academic-courses/
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SUMMARY:Biology and Identification of Ferns
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Dr. Joey Shaw (UT-Chattanooga) \nStudents will obtain a comprehensive understanding of the seedless vascular plants\, or cryptogams\, or pteridophytes\, including ferns and fern allies like lycopodium\, and obscure taxa like the Appalachian gametophyte. Within the framework of classification\, taxonomy\, and evolution\, we will dive deeply into studies of life cycles\, morphology\, basic anatomy\, ecology\, taxonomy\, and nomenclature. We will take daily field trips within the Southern Appalachians and within a couple hours drive to collect specimens\, bring them back to the laboratory\, and identify them to species. The majority of our time will be spent either collecting in the field or keying species in the laboratory; that is\, we will use the exercise of keying species to learn the important characters for identifying Southern Appalachian pteridophytes. Students will be encouraged to assemble reference collections and the last hours of the course will be spent assembling these collections. We will use various sources for species identification\, but the Guide to Tennessee Vascular Plants of Tennessee will be the main key for species identification.  \nPre-requisites: This course is designed for professional biologists\, naturalists\, and undergraduate/graduate students that who have an interest in ferns\, plant taxonomy\, or field botany and who have some experience with dichotomous keys.  No previous experience with ferns is required\, but if you have experience I can probably take you further in your knowledge. That is\, I have often taught this class and others to a diverse crowd of student’s wide spectrum of knowledge bases. Depending on the different field trips\, participants should be prepared to put in at least a couple of 12-hour days. \n\nFor more information\, visit https://highlandsbiological.org/summer-2023-academic-courses/
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/biology-and-identification-of-ferns-2/
LOCATION:Highlands Biological Station\, 265 North 6th St\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
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SUMMARY:NatureTime StoryTime
DESCRIPTION:June 19 & June 26 \n10:30 AM \nHighlands Nature Center \nFREE | No registration necessary \nJoin local storyteller Ms. KK at the Highlands Nature Center as she reads fun books and sings silly songs all about the great outdoors. After the StoryTime fun\, Ms. KK will take you on an interactive adventure walk! This program is geared towards elementary-aged children\, but all nature explorers are welcome. New Nature Themes each week (such as): Cute Critters\, Buggin’ Out\, Frogs & Reptiles Oh My!\, Going Camping\, and More! \nAbout Ms. KK:\nA beloved storyteller\, Ms. KK always puts her heart\, energy\, and infectious personality into every performance. Her enthusiasm and overall love of books is contagious. Ms. KK believes that when you open a book it opens up a world with endless possibilities. Whether she is performing virtually or in person\, Ms. KK will make sure everyone has fun! Honestly\, if I can make a child smile it makes my whole heart shine. Ms. KK taps into her former acting\, improv\, and voice-over skills as well as my years as a storyteller on YouTube and in Public libraries\, to make every performance full of fun and joy!
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/naturetime-storytime-3/
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd.\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
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