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Secrets of Sedge Identification & Ecology


Tuesday and Wednesday
July 16th and 17th
Beginning at 8:30 AM

This plant identification workshop focuses on field identification, ecology, and indicator value of genus Carex, i.e. the “sedges”, the most diverse genus of vascular plants in Connecticut. Considered by many a “cryptic” group, the sedges are actually a well-behaved taxonomic group with relatively little hybridization. The workshop will emphasize development of field identification skills. An evening lab session will be help in the evening of July 16th. We will begin at AF Hq and then carpool to various locations to see plants in their natural habitats. This workshop is co-sponsored with the Connecticut Botanical Society.
You will need: a magnifying hand lens, AKA jeweler's loupe, with at least 10X magnification; a notebook and writing implements in order to take notes in the field; proper boots for difficult and wet terrain; clothing, repellant, sunscreen, water, etc. for outdoor activities.

 Location: Aton Forest headquarters. 270 North Colebrook Road, Norfolk CT

 Tuition: $170 for both days. Overnight accommodations (dormitory style; limited to 6 people) are available on a first come, first served basis: for more information, email us at contact@atonforest.org.