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The Ecosystems of New York City

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The tri-state area contains many distinct ecosystems, including woodlands, salt marshes, meadows, and fresh water wetlands. Study the unique characteristics of local habitats and the species they support, paying close attention to interspecies relationships. We'll spend time on Garden grounds and in Pelham Bay Park to identify and document the web of relationships found in NYC's forests and wetland areas. Prerequisite: Native Flora and Natural History of Birds

Schedule:

3 Saturdays - ONLINE: 9/7 & 9/14, 10:30am-12:30pm; Pelham Bay Park: 9/21, 9am-1pm

Times:

10:30am-12:30pm EDT

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Instructor:

Giselle Herrera Giselle Herrera

Giselle Herrera

Giselle Herrera is originally from Miami, Florida and received her Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida in 2016 with a concentration in Biology and Environmental Science. While completing her undergraduate degree, Giselle volunteered at zoos, interned at government agencies, and was a biology laboratory instructor.

In 2015, Giselle was an undergraduate researcher funded through the National Science Foundation, where she worked on the project titled "Molecular Ecology of Coyotes in the New York Metropolitan Area" as a part of the Munshi-South Urban Evolution laboratory.

After graduating in 2016, Giselle accepted a position at the Wildlife Conservation Society's Bronx Zoo as a Conservation Educator, where she led the development and instruction of ecological curricula for school (pre-K - 12), family, teacher, and Spanish-speaking audiences.

In 2018, she began her graduate work at Fordham University in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, where she pursued her research, led course instruction, and completed a Master's of Science thesis titled "Comparative Population Genomics Of Native And Invasive Rodents Along An Urbanization Gradient In Borneo."

Giselle has always loved nature since her childhood and enjoys hiking, identifying plants, and going bird-watching.

Location:

Some sessions meet offsite. Some meet online.,

Session Number:

251NAT337BL

Price:

Price Non-Member : $260.00
Member : $240.00

Prerequisite(s):

Natural History of Birds: Fall
Native Flora in Autumn
Native Flora in Spring

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