Flora and Fauna Identification

Catalog description

This field-based course will focus on teaching students how to identify local plants and animals. Students will also learn the natural history of plants and animals including habitats, predators and prey, threats, and conservation status. Classes will consist of lectures, field trips to observe plants and animals in their natural habitats, and group discussions. Participants should feel comfortable spending long periods of time outdoors in a variety of weather conditions as well as hiking through uneven terrain.