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Landscape Ecology and Conservation of Amphibians
Instructors: Dr. Bill Peterman (Ohio State University) Amphibians are among the most imperiled taxa globally, with habitat loss and degradation posing the greatest threats. Landscape ecology and conservation biology provide an appropriate lens to address these threats. This course will provide an overview of landscape ecology and conservation biology principles as they pertain to amphibian […]
2 events,
Drawing Leaves in the Studio and Field (Part 1 of 3)
Drawing Leaves in the Studio and Field (Part 1 of 3)
Margie Bauer (Natural science illustrator and artist) This 3-part course is to improve your drawing skills when drawing leaves. While each session may be taken by itself, the skills from the previous class(es) will be used in subsequent classes. Before students apply the botanical drawing skills in each session, students will be lead through a meditation process […]
2 events,
Drawing Leaves in the Studio and Field (Part 2 of 3)
Drawing Leaves in the Studio and Field (Part 2 of 3)
Margie Bauer (Natural science illustrator and artist) This 3-part course is to improve your drawing skills when drawing leaves. While each session may be taken by itself, the skills from the previous class(es) will be used in subsequent classes. Before students apply the botanical drawing skills in each session, students will be lead through a meditation process […]
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Comparative Temperate/Tropical Ecology
Dr. Jim Costa (WCU/HBS) and Dr. Travis Knowles (Francis Marion University) An introductory exploration of the ecology and biogeography of temperate-zone and tropical biodiversity hotspots, from the southern Appalachians to Andean Ecuador. Based at two mountain biological field stations (Highlands Biological Station in Highlands, NC and Wildsumaco Biological Station, Sumaco Biosphere Reserve, Ecuador), we will […]
2 events,
Southern Appalachian Mayflies, Stoneflies, and Caddisflies – Session 1
Instructor: Dr. John Morse (Clemson University Emeritus) Please note that both sessions of this course are identical - you only need to sign up for 1 session. Natural history and taxonomy of mayflies (Ephemeroptera), stoneflies (Plecoptera), and caddisflies (Trichoptera), including systematics, ecology, and behavior of larvae and adults, with emphasis on those aspects important in […]
3 events,
Drawing Leaves in the Studio and Leaves (Part 3 of 3)
Drawing Leaves in the Studio and Leaves (Part 3 of 3)
Margie Bauer (Natural science illustrator and artist) This 3-part course is to improve your drawing skills when drawing leaves. While each session may be taken by itself, the skills from the previous class(es) will be used in subsequent classes. Before students apply the botanical drawing skills in each session, students will be lead through a meditation process […]
3 events,
Rock Outcrop and Cliff Face Communities
Instructors: Laura Boggess (Mars Hill University) and Gary Kaufmann (USDA Forest Service) This course may not be taken for graduate credit. The Southern Appalachians are an area of high bryophyte diversity, and this course will introduce students to common and some rare mosses, liverworts, and hornworts of the region. The class will survey bryophyte diversity […]
3 events,
Bryophyte Identification
Instructor: Ed Schwartzman (Joe Pye Ecological Consulting) Please note that this course may not be taken for graduate credit. The Southern Appalachians are an area of high bryophyte diversity, and this course will introduce students to common and some rare mosses, liverworts, and hornworts of the region. The class will survey bryophyte diversity by visiting […]
Southern Appalachian Mayflies, Stoneflies, and Caddisflies – Session 2
Instructor: Dr. John Morse (Clemson University Emeritus) Please note that both sessions of this course are identical - you only need to sign up for 1 session. Natural history and taxonomy of mayflies (Ephemeroptera), stoneflies (Plecoptera), and caddisflies (Trichoptera), including systematics, ecology, and behavior of larvae and adults, with emphasis on those aspects important in […]
3 events,
Lichen Identification Workshop
Dr. Jessi Allen (EWU) and Dr. James Lendemer (NYBG) This course will focus on lichen identification, both in the lab and in the field, including basic morphology and chemical tests, keying, and sight identification of common genera. We will also discuss the ecological and evolutionary importance of lichens. Prerequisites:Â None Cost: $300 course fee with on-site […]
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