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Urban Ecology Field Study Workshop

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Learn to measure and monitor the ecological diversity observed and celebrated in and around New York City environs. Practice using field techniques for recording observations in nature while walking along trails in the Garden. Explore the biodiversity within your chosen study patch and incorporate methods for assessing vegetation, animal life, and habitats. You will prepare a report based on data collected and presented in class, which will become part of your final project. Prerequisites: One of the Native Flora classes AND one of the Natural History of Birds classes.

Schedule:

3 Wednesdays, 7/10-7/24 (rain date 7/31), 9am-12pm

Times:

09:00am-12:00pm EDT

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Instructor:

Nancy Slowik Nancy Slowik

Nancy Slowik

A dedicated naturalist for over 40 years, Nancy Slowik is the former director of Greenbrook Sanctuary, co-founder of the Greenbelt Native Plant Center, and author of two books on local flora. Currently, sheconsults with Restore Native Plants to provide guidance for a native plant propagation facility and restoration facility in Ramapo Mountain Park Preserve.

Location:

NYBG, Watson Room 319
2900 Southern Blvd
Bronx, NY 10458

Session Number:

251NAT323

Price:

Price Non-Member : $260.00
Member : $240.00

Prerequisite(s):

Native Flora - Any Season
Natural History of Birds - Any Season

By signing up for this course, you acknowledge that you have successfully completed the necessary prerequisite(s).

Additional Sessions Available

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