This is a two-day field class covering identification of transitional wetland plant species found along the wetland/upland boundary, with a focus on grasses and sedges. The course will cover a variety of habitats in and around the Grass River Natural Area. Participants should bring a bagged lunch each day and should be prepared for varying field and weather conditions (rain gear, sunscreen, bug spray, water bottle).
Northern Michigan Transitional Wetland Flora
$275.00 – $325.00
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Description
Name of Class: Northern Michigan Transitional Wetland Flora
Dates: August 28-29, 2024 (Wednesday and Thursday)
Location: Grass River Natural Area, Bellaire, Michigan
Time(s): 9:00am to 4:30pm
Instructor: Dr. Anton Reznicek
Cost: $275 (MWA members), $325 (non-members)
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Class Description: This is a two-day field class covering identification of transitional wetland plant species found along the wetland/upland boundary, with a focus on grasses and sedges. The course will cover a variety of habitats in and around the Grass River Natural Area. Participants should bring a bagged lunch each day and should be prepared for varying field and weather conditions (rain gear, sunscreen, bug spray, water bottle).
Course Materials: All class attendees should bring a hand lens, write-in-the-rain notebook, pencil, and plant identification books.
Accommodations: Attendees are responsible for their own meals and lodging; packing a lunch is recommended. Lodging options are available in Bellaire or Gaylord.
Instructor Bio:
Tony Reznicek, Ph.D. Dr. Reznicek is the Curator Emeritus (Vascular Plants) and Former Assistant Director of the University of Michigan Herbarium and Research Scientist Emeritus of the UM Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Dr. Reznicek focuses his research on the systematics and evolution of Cyperaceae, especially Carex, with emphasis on a multi-level approach concentrating on several aspects including development of new characters useful in systematics, monographic studies of major groups, sectional classification and nomenclature, and processes and patterns of evolution. Dr. Reznicek has a broad knowledge of Michigan plants, and was instrumental in updating and consolidating Voss’s three volume Michigan Flora, with the publication of the Field Manual of Michigan Flora in 2012. Dr. Reznicek has instructed many training courses in the past for MWA, including classes on shrubs, grasses, sedges, asters, goldenrods and others.
Class Cancellation Notification
Five (5) days prior to the start of class, participants will be notified of a cancellation. The MWA Treasurer will refund 100% of the fee received to participants.
Cancellation Policy for Attendees
- Any attendee can transfer, at any time, their spot in the class to another person with no financial penalty.
- Cancellation prior to14 days of the class is eligible for 100% refund of class fees.
- Cancellation from 1-13 days of the class is eligible for 50% refund of class fees.
- Cancellation within less than 1 day of start of the class (including during the class) is not eligible for any refund (0%), however the spot can be transferred to any other person.
