Grass, Sedge, and Rush Identification for Western WA Puget Lowland Habitats
This 2-day class emphasizes field character identification of the most common freshwater, estuarine wetland, and associated upland buffer species found in the Puget lowland region of Washington State. It is oriented towards the needs of shoreline planners, delineators and those involved with Ordinary High Water Mark determinations, and restoration.
The format is a lecture/laboratory setup. Each class begins with a short lecture covering the terminology and salient morphological characteristics needed for a taxonomic identification of the species of choice, field characteristics, some ecological aspects of the species’ common habitat, commonly associated species, distribution, potential use for restoration purposes, and any special ecological requirements. Lecture materials include drawings, slides, and dried plant material. Ample dried material will be available for everyone to practice their keying skills. (12 CM credits)
**This is not a field class, but there will be a short walk on reserve grounds to identify select species.
Required text: Cooke. 1997. A Field Guide to the Common Wetland Plants of Western Washington and Northwestern Oregon. Seattle Audubon. Available through University Books Store, Audubon Books Store and Amazon.com.
Recommended text: Hitchcock, c. 1973. Flora of the Pacific Northwest. University of Washington Press.
Available from Amazon, University Bookstores, Local Libraries.
Please also bring a plant dissecting kit (at least a pair of forceps and a dissecting needle).
Lunch is provided.
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Grass, Sedge, and Rush Identification for Western WA Puget Lowland Habitats
Class Cost: $175.00
Must Register by: 2/6/2012
Day 1:
Wednesday, February 08, 2012, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Padilla Bay Nat'l Estuarine Research Reserve- Mt V
(Please note: Padilla Bay Reserve is approximately a 15 minute drive from the Interstate.)
From I-5
Take Interstate 5 north from Seattle or south from Bellingham to exit 230, just north of Mount Vernon
Take Highway 20 west toward Anacortes about 6 miles
(Pass the first brown sign you see that points to Padilla Bay Reserve)
Turn RIGHT at the stop light onto Bay View-Edison Road (the sign above the highway points to La Conner to the left and Bayview State Park to the right.) A Shell Station and the Farm House Inn are located at this intersection on the opposite side of the road.
Drive north about five miles, past Bay View State Park. The Breazeale Interpretive Center will be on your right, 1/4 mile past the State Park.
From the parking lot, walk toward the main entrance of the Breazeale center. Look for signs to the training room.
From Hwy 20 East (from Anacortes)
Turn LEFT onto Bayview-Edison Road (the sign above the highway points to La Conner to the right and Bayview State Park to the left). A Shell Station and the Farm House Inn are located at this intersection on the opposite side of the road.
Drive north about five miles, past Bay View State Park. The Breazeale Interpretive Center will be on your right, 1/4 mile past the State Park.
Thursday, February 09, 2012, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Padilla Bay Nat'l Estuarine Research Reserve- Mt V
(Please note: Padilla Bay Reserve is approximately a 15 minute drive from the Interstate.)
From I-5
Take Interstate 5 north from Seattle or south from Bellingham to exit 230, just north of Mount Vernon
Take Highway 20 west toward Anacortes about 6 miles
(Pass the first brown sign you see that points to Padilla Bay Reserve)
Turn RIGHT at the stop light onto Bay View-Edison Road (the sign above the highway points to La Conner to the left and Bayview State Park to the right.) A Shell Station and the Farm House Inn are located at this intersection on the opposite side of the road.
Drive north about five miles, past Bay View State Park. The Breazeale Interpretive Center will be on your right, 1/4 mile past the State Park.
From the parking lot, walk toward the main entrance of the Breazeale center. Look for signs to the training room.
From Hwy 20 East (from Anacortes)
Turn LEFT onto Bayview-Edison Road (the sign above the highway points to La Conner to the right and Bayview State Park to the left). A Shell Station and the Farm House Inn are located at this intersection on the opposite side of the road.
Drive north about five miles, past Bay View State Park. The Breazeale Interpretive Center will be on your right, 1/4 mile past the State Park.
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Sarah Cooke
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