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(Botanical Surveys, Continued from page ) lists of essential literature sources, agency guidelines, and more. The
course will be useful to anyone who might prepare or review botanical
surveys, including students, consultants, planners, and policy advocates. Scott White, Consulting Botanist $110 ($125 nonmember) Limit: 15 participants. Code: 061BOT102
Saturday, February 11, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Southern California Winter Plant
Identification For Field Biologists
While spring and summer are the showiest seasons for
flowers in Southern California, winter also offers many opportunities to
observe plant species in bloom. Many
manzanitas, currents and gooseberries, mustards, early blooming wildflowers,
shrubs, and trees are found flowering at this time of year. Participants will
gain experience in plant identification techniques ranging from knowing which
reference book to use, to keying in technical floras. The class session will
include hands-on experience with fresh material. The class will also include
a presentation overview of plants often encountered in the valleys, hills,
and mountains of Southern California at this time of year. Participants are encouraged to bring in
mystery plants for identification. A short afternoon field trip will have
participants practicing their winter botany skills in the field. Fred Roberts and Michelle Balk, Consulting Field Botanists $84 ($105 nonmember) Limit: 15 participants. Code: 061BOT103 Saturday, March 11 9:00 am – 4:30 pm (class) Sunday, March 12 7:00 am –
5:00 pm (field study)
Rare Plant Identification and Survey
Techniques for Southern California
Once again the field season draws near, and botanists searching for
sensitive plant species will soon scatter over the diverse landscapes of
Southern California. Are you new to rare plants? A bit rusty on your
identification skills? Simply
interested in rare plants typically found in the spring? The instructors will
share their experiences and knowledge from a combined 28 years of rare plant
survey experience. Identification tips
for sensitive plant species easily confused by biologists will be discussed,
as will basic rare plant survey techniques and record keeping. A slide show will introduce participants to
the wide variety of rare plants and habitats one might expect to find on the
coastal slopes of Southern California during the spring. A field trip to local sites will provide an
opportunity to observe selected sensitive plant species in their native
habitats. Fred Roberts and Michelle Balk, Consulting Field Botanists $155 ($185 nonmember) Limit 15 participants. Code: 061BOT105 Classes at The Desert Institute at Joshua Tree
National Park 74485 National Park Drive, Twentynine
Palms, CA 92277 Contact the Desert Institute to request a course brochure
(760) 367-5535 / Fax (760) 367-5583, Email: desertinstitute@zippnet.net Saturday & Sunday, February 18-19 Native American Basket Weaving Saturday & Sunday, February 25-26 Native American Basket Weaving Advanced Friday &
Saturday, February 24-25 Map &
Compass Basic Skills Sunday, February 26 Map &
Compass Advanced Skills Friday, Saturday & Sunday, March 3-5 Rocks & Minerals of Joshua Tree
National Park Saturday, March 11 Scats,
Tracks & Animal Facts Sunday, March 12 Explore
Eagle Cliff Hills & Mine Hike Saturday, March 18 Desert
Night Sky Sunday, March 19 Wildflower
Wanderings Saturday & Sunday, March 25-26 Flora of Joshua Tree National Park Saturday, April 1 Drawing
the Desert Sunday, April 2 Watercolor
Painting in the Park Friday & Saturday, April 7 & 8 Photographing Joshua Tree Up close and Personal Sunday, April 9 Basic
Desert Survival Friday & Saturday, April 21-22 Butterflies of the Desert Sunday, April 23 Hiking for
Health and Wellness Sunday, April 23 Plein Air
Poetry Sunday, April 30 Creating
Yard Magic with Native Desert Plants Friday, Saturday & Sunday, May 5-7 Birds of Joshua Tree National Park Saturday & Sunday, May 13-14 Edible Plants of the Desert |