Wednesday, Aug. 3 | Field Botany Course begins

Take the guesswork out of identifying plants and broaden your knowledge of plant distribution by joining the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary and local experts for a six-week, hybrid course beginning Wednesday, Aug. 3.

The basics

• Time and dates: 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays, Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, and Sept. 7.
• Audience: Adults
• Fee: $160 for Sanctuary members, $180 for non-members

The six-week Field Botany course will feature two online sessions and four field trips, all held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays. Presenters are:

• Dr. Tyler Bassett, Michigan Natural Features Inventory
• Erik Elgin, Michigan State University Extension
• Shawn Kelly, Natural Resources Conservation Service
• Dr. Danielle Zoellner, Idle Awhile Farm and Forage

Course schedule

The course is open to plant enthusiasts of all skill levels. Sessions will examine a variety of topics, including:

• Basic botanical terminology
• The history and distribution of Michigan’s native plant communities
• Trees of Michigan’s forests
• Wetland plants of the Midwest
• Prairies and savannas of Michigan
• Aquatic plants

Registration

Register for the course at bit.ly/kbs-botany2022 by 11:59 p.m. Sunday, July 31; space is limited to 25 participants. The cost is $160 for Sanctuary members and $180 for non-members. The course qualifies for Master Gardener program credits, and advanced training recertification requirements for both the Michigan Conservation Stewards and MSU Extension Michigan Master Naturalist programs.

For more information about the Sanctuary, visit birdsanctuary.kbs.msu.edu. Questions? Contact the Bird Sanctuary at birdsanctuary@kbs.msu.edu or (269) 671-2510.