Wetland Plant ID - May 2024

When:

May 16 -17, 2024 (Thursday & Friday) | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

*Rain Date: May 20, 2024 (Mon.) In the event of adverse weather, the rain date of May 20 will be used to make up for the practicum portion of the class. Please block off Monday, May 20 in your calendar in case rescheduling is necessary.

Locations:

Lecture: Lakeside Hall at Environmental Learning Center, Clackamas Community College, Oregon City Campus

Field Practicum: Three Creeks Natural Area adjacent to Clackamas Community College, Harmony Campus

Professional Credit:

Clackamas Community College, 1.5 CEU (15 PDH), Award of Completion will be provided.

Workshop Description:

2-Day lecture/field experience

This intermediate level workshop is designed to improve the ability of field staff to identify common species of wetland plants (both dicot & monocot) through the use of botanical keys. Plant terminology necessary for proper use of identification keys will be covered. The emphasis is on field identification, although classroom instruction will also take place. The field identification portion of the class takes place in at least two community types.

Lunch is provided.

Instructor:

George Kral, PhD

George Kral, Forester & founder of Ash Creek Forest Management, is a regionally recognized expert in the flora of the northern Willamette Valley and a field forester in the broad sense. He has worked in the field for the past 35 years, managing riparian areas, upland forests, prairies and wetlands throughout northwest Oregon. George and his wife Sara own and manage Scholls Valley, a 60-acre farm in western Washington County where they grow three million native plants annually, representing 126 species indigenous to western Oregon and Washington. George has a BS in Forest Management and a PhD in Botany from Oregon State University, where he studied landscape genomics of western alders.

Tickets:

Lecture + Field Practicum –

Standard $400, Student/AmeriCorps $200

Reduced Pricing: Thanks to sponsorship support, we have a limited amount of funds available that can reduce the cost of your registration by 30% for those eligible. These dollars are for those with limited resources. If you are interested in applying, please select the "Apply for Reduced Pricing" ticket and we will follow up with you.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this workshop, students should be able to:

• Accurately identify common wetland plants in this region to the species level by using key morphological features.
• Identify selected plant families that commonly occur in wetlands in this region (dicots & monocots).
• Properly use botanical keys to identify unknown plants.
• Identify tools available to aid in the identification of native plants.

Major Topics:

• Wetland plant ID
• Regional dicot and monocot ID
• Botanic key
• Field Practicum

Refund Policy:

Cancellations are allowed up to 1-day prior to the start of class, however, refund amounts vary based on when you notify us of your cancellation.

• >30 days prior to event: Full refund, excluding Eventbrite fees

• 15-30 days prior to event: 75% refund

• 1-14 days prior to event: 50% refund

Please contact leanne.wells@clackamas.edu if the cancellation is due to being COVID positive. In this case, we will happily provide a full refund, excluding Eventbrite fees.

Cover photo credit: George Kral

Thanks to our sponsor Society of Wetland Scientists - PNW Chapter!