Wetland PlantS to know

course description

Is your wetland fieldwork getting bogged down because you can’t tell willows apart and are stumped by sedges and rushes? This hands-on course will help you recognize the distinguishing features of the most common wetland plant species, so you’ll spend less time going through guidebooks to figure out what kind of wetland you’re in and what’s growing there. With the knowledge we give you, you’ll be ready to jump into wetland plant ID with both feet, confident in your ability to key out many more plants that put down their roots in these important habitats.

duration

2-day outdoor workshop.

Skills Learned

Identification of the 30 most common and interesting wetland plants in your region

Differentiation of the main types of wetland sedges, rushes, cattails, bulrushes (a type of sedge), and grasses

Characteristics of the broad wetland types found in your region (i.e., fen, bog, marsh, swamp, etc.)

Understanding of the association between wetland plant species and wetland type

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If you're interested in Wetland Plants to Know contact us at (403) 464-2266 or at info@silverberry.pro

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