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Pollination Ecology

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Study the crucial role birds, insects, and bats play in local ecosystems. Expert naturalist Alan Wells discusses the many different types of pollination, as well as how the roles played by a plant's flower structure, nectar production, and fragrance.

Recommended Text (not required):
Holm, Heather (2014). Pollinators of Native Plants: Attract, Observe and Identify Pollinators and Beneficial Insects with Native Plants. Pollination Press LLC, Minnesota. 306 pp. ISBN 978-0-9913563-0-0

Schedule:

Every week on Thursday, starting on 08/14/25 and ending on 08/28/25

Times:

06:00pm-08:00pm EDT

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Instructor:

Alan Wells Alan Wells

Alan Wells

Alan Wells holds a B.S. in Zoology and M.A. in Biology from California State University, Long Beach and a Ph.D. in Zoology from University of Alberta, Edmonton. During his working career, he spent approximately seven years teaching Biology, followed by over 35 years as a biologist/biostatistician for several environmental consulting firms. In recent years, he has participated in NY State and Citizen Scientist surveys of breeding birds, waterfowl, odonates, and insect pollinators. He is also a research scientist for the NY/NJ Palisades Interstate Park Commission conducting studies of the flora and fauna of Lily Pond, freshwater fish, and photographing and identifying insect pollinators found at the Trailside Museums Native Plant Garden. Dr. Wells is also a frequent speaker and field trip leader at local birding and natural history clubs, various scientific meetings, and other public forums.

Location:

Online-Live,

Session Number:

261NAT325O

Price:

Price Non-Member : $179.00
Member : $161.00

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