| August 9, 2012 | ||
| 9:00 am | to | 3:00 pm |
- Plants intrinsic to wetland ecology
Wetlands have a suite of functions and values of importance to people: maintaining water quality, stabilizing shorelines, ameliorating flooding and recharging groundwater. Many are extremely productive, forming the base of food chains. They provide habitat for fish and shellfish and many species of wildlife. Some support unique habitats or rare species. Others are of great aesthetic, recreational or scientific value. New evidence suggests that some wetlands are among the most effective systems for the capture and storage of carbon, helping to combat climate change.
In this class on Thursday, August 9, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.,, Lauren Stockwell will begin with a photographic presentation on the combination of factors that define a wetland and reasons for their preservation. Then Lauren will lead students on hands-on exploration of the wetlands on the grounds, including a vernal pool, forested wetland, and salt marsh. This program is eligible for credit as an elective in the Certificate in Native Plants and Ecological Horticulture program.
Certificate Program instructor Lauren Stockwell is a botanist and environmental consultant. Her business, Stockwell Environmental Consulting, Inc. provides comprehensive environmental services including natural resource identification, resource evaluation and related permitting. She has led many botanical field walks and has taught several prior classes here at the Gardens.
Where: Bosarge Family Education Center and grounds, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Price: $60 members; $75 non-members (pre-registration required)
Sign up: Call 207-633-4333, ext. 101, or click on the button below.
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