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SUMMARY:Landscape Ecology and Conservation of Amphibians
DESCRIPTION:Instructors: Dr. Bill Peterman (Ohio State University) \nAmphibians 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 ecology and life history. Students will gain an understanding of course topics through lecture\, discussion of primary literature\, as well as hands-on exercises and field excursions. Students will also obtain a foundational understanding of GIS technologies through lab exercises. There will be an emphasis on the salamander diversity of the Southern Appalachians and their habitats throughout the course. \nPrerequisites: Zoology\, Herpetology or Vertebrate Biology; Ecology or Population Biology; or permission from instructor \nCost: $1000 course fee + $600 housing fee (if staying on-site) \nClick here for the syllabus.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/landscape-ecology-and-conservation-of-amphibians/
LOCATION:Highlands Biological Station\, 265 North 6th St\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Courses
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220707T130000
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SUMMARY:Drawing Leaves in the Studio and Field (Part 2 of 3)
DESCRIPTION:Margie Bauer (Natural science illustrator and artist) \nThis 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 that will help our creative side flow. \nClick here for the syllabus. \nPrerequisites: Basic drawing skills \nCost: $50/session \nClick here to register.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/drawing-leaves-in-the-studio-and-field-2/
LOCATION:Highlands Biological Station\, 265 North 6th St\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Courses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220729
DTSTAMP:20260513T172357
CREATED:20211206T161019Z
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SUMMARY:Comparative Temperate/Tropical Ecology
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Jim Costa (WCU/HBS) and Dr. Travis Knowles (Francis Marion University) \nAn 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 take a field-based comparative approach to exploring southern Appalachian and Amazonian Andean montane ecology and biogeography in the spirit of the explorer-naturalists of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. We will consider the geological context of the Appalachians and Andes\, comparative biogeography / ecology of these respective regions in terms of the ecological and historical factors that shape their biota\, big-picture patterns of latitudinal and elevational diversity gradients\, principles of forest community structure and function\, and examine comparative species composition and interactions in selected groups as well as soil structure and microbiota. \nPrerequisites: Introductory Biology sequence\, at least one course at the 200 level or above in Biology\, Environmental Science\, or Geosciences/Natural Resources Management\, or permission of instructor. \nClick here for the syllabus. \nStay tuned for updates regarding cost and travel information.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/comparative-temperate-tropical-ecology/
LOCATION:Highlands Biological Station\, 265 North 6th St\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Courses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220711
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220723
DTSTAMP:20260513T172357
CREATED:20211206T161417Z
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UID:17705-1657497600-1658534399@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:Southern Appalachian Mayflies\, Stoneflies\, and Caddisflies - Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Dr. John Morse (Clemson University Emeritus) \nPlease note that both sessions of this course are identical – you only need to sign up for 1 session. \nNatural 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 ecological studies\, biological monitoring of water quality\, and sport fishing.  Insects will be collected from mountain stream habitats\, and identifications will be done in the laboratory. \n\n\nPrerequisites: Students are expected to have prior training in zoology\, but not necessarily entomology. \nCost: $1000 course fee + $600 housing fee (if staying on-site) \nClick here for the syllabus.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/southern-appalachian-mayflies-stoneflies-and-caddisflies/
LOCATION:Highlands Biological Station\, 265 North 6th St\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220714T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220714T130000
DTSTAMP:20260513T172357
CREATED:20211206T164932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220112T174715Z
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SUMMARY:Drawing Leaves in the Studio and Leaves (Part 3 of 3)
DESCRIPTION:Margie Bauer (Natural science illustrator and artist) \nThis 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 that will help our creative side flow. \nClick here for the syllabus. \nPrerequisites: Basic drawing skills \nCost: $50/session \nClick here to register.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/drawing-leaves-in-the-studio-and-leaves/
LOCATION:Highlands Biological Station\, 265 North 6th St\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Courses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220723
DTSTAMP:20260513T172357
CREATED:20211206T162834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T141423Z
UID:17716-1658102400-1658534399@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:Rock Outcrop and Cliff Face Communities
DESCRIPTION:Instructors: Laura Boggess (Mars Hill University) and Gary Kaufmann (USDA Forest Service) \nThis course may not be taken for graduate credit. \nThe 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 and sampling from a variety of habitats in the vicinity around Highlands\, NC. Laboratory work will involve extensive use of microscopes\, and identifications will rely on microscopic characters and use of dichotomous keys. Students will explore diagnostic features for bryophyte identification and learn common taxa in the field and closeup using microscopes. Lectures will cover differences among mosses\, liverworts\, and hornworts as well as morphological features used to distinguish bryophyte taxa. No prior bryology experience or studies are necessary to take the course\, though students should be willing to work with microscopes and use diagnostic keys for identification in the lab. The course is geared towards botanists\, natural resource professionals\, naturalists\, and students. Prerequisites: a botany\, plant science\, or plant taxonomy course or permission of instructor.   \nPrerequisites: None \nCost: $500 course fee + $300 housing fee (if staying on-site) \nClick here for the syllabus.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/rock-outcrop-and-cliff-face-communities/
LOCATION:Highlands Biological Station\, 265 North 6th St\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Courses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220730
DTSTAMP:20260513T172357
CREATED:20211206T162959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220112T173140Z
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SUMMARY:Bryophyte Identification
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Ed Schwartzman (Joe Pye Ecological Consulting) \nPlease note that this course may not be taken for graduate credit. \nThe 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 and sampling from a variety of habitats in the vicinity around Highlands\, NC. Laboratory work will involve extensive use of microscopes\, and identifications will rely on microscopic characters and use of dichotomous keys. Students will explore diagnostic features for bryophyte identification and learn common taxa in the field and closeup using microscopes. Lectures will cover differences among mosses\, liverworts\, and hornworts as well as morphological features used to distinguish bryophyte taxa. No prior bryology experience or studies are necessary to take the course\, though students should be willing to work with microscopes and use diagnostic keys for identification in the lab. The course is geared towards botanists\, natural resource professionals\, naturalists\, and students. Prerequisites: a botany\, plant science\, or plant taxonomy course or permission of instructor.   \nPrerequisites: None \nCost: $500 course fee + $300 housing fee (if staying on-site) \nClick here for the syllabus.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/bryophyte-identification/
LOCATION:Highlands Biological Station\, 265 North 6th St\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Courses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220806
DTSTAMP:20260513T172357
CREATED:20211206T161620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220112T175041Z
UID:17708-1658707200-1659743999@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:Southern Appalachian Mayflies\, Stoneflies\, and Caddisflies - Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Dr. John Morse (Clemson University Emeritus) \nPlease note that both sessions of this course are identical – you only need to sign up for 1 session. \nNatural 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 ecological studies\, biological monitoring of water quality\, and sport fishing.  Insects will be collected from mountain stream habitats\, and identifications will be done in the laboratory.\n\nPrerequisites: Students are expected to have prior training in zoology\, but not necessarily entomology. \nCost: $1000 course fee + $600 housing fee (if staying on-site) \nClick here for the syllabus.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/southern-appalachian-mayflies-stoneflies-and-caddisflies-session-2-2/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Field Courses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220729
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220801
DTSTAMP:20260513T172357
CREATED:20211206T163530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220112T180157Z
UID:17720-1659052800-1659311999@highlandsbiological.org
SUMMARY:Lichen Identification Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Jessi Allen (EWU) and Dr. James Lendemer (NYBG) \nThis 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. \nPrerequisites: None \nCost: $300 course fee with on-site housing available for $120/person (Thursday night – Monday morning) \nClick here to register.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/lichen-identification-workshop/
LOCATION:Highlands Biological Station\, 265 North 6th St\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Courses
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