NMC Extended Education Fall 2020 Class Catalog

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Northern Naturalist

Aquatic Insects and Water Quality (Hybrid)

Fall Mushroom Foray at Grass River (Face to Face)

Glacial Erratics of Pelizzari (Face to Face)

There are some incredible insects and other invertebrates that spend much of their life in water before emerging to the land or air. Learn the natural history of these insects and how the quantity and quality of aquatic life equates to the health of a stream or body of water. In this hands-on course, join the staff of the Grass River Natural Area as you work with the tools and techniques used to measure water quality in our region by looking at our local fauna. Run chemical and physical field tests and evaluate your results to determine the levels of oxygen, turbidity, pH, temperature and nutrients. The first class will be livestreamed via Zoom, the next two meet at Grass River Natural Area near Alden/Bellaire (directions provided at the first class). This course qualifies toward the Naturalist Certificate.

Tour the woods and fields with naturalists at Grass River Natural Area to freshen up on your mushroom identification skills. On the trek you will seek, find and identify fun fall fungi. In the process, learn about the life-cycles, habitats and features of these organisms. This course qualifies toward the Naturalist Certificate and takes place at Grass River Natural Area; meet at Grass River Education Center (6500 Alden Highway, Bellaire).

Love Pelizzari? Or perhaps you have heard of it but never been? Learn so much more about this special natural hiking area at the base of Old Mission Peninsula. Join instructor Jerry Sura on a field excursion of Pelizzari Natural Area to examine glacial aspects of the rolling and irregular surrounding terrain. You are encouraged to naturejournal your findings and musings as you go on a hunt for glacial erratics. Tree identification, bird and floral subjects will also be noted and documented. Hiking distance is 3 miles with hills. This course qualifies toward the Naturalist Certificate. Meets at Pelizzari Natural Area parking lot (6852 Center Rd. on Old Mission Peninsula, just north of the Unitarian Church). Fri., Sept. 25 1-3 p.m. Pelizzari Natural Area (6852 Center Rd., TC) Instructor: Jerry Sura

$29

3 Mon., Sept. 28-Oct. 12 1-4 p.m. Grass River Education Center (6500 Alden Highway, Bellaire) Instructor: James Dake

$89

Thurs., Oct. 1 1-4 p.m. Grass River Education Center (6500 Alden Highway, Bellaire) Instructor: James Dake

$49

Structural Pruning for Young Trees (Face to Face) Discover how tree pruning improves the health, beauty and function of your trees. In a few short hours you will learn a variety of pruning techniques in order to achieve several different outcomes. Whether you want to increase light, reduce deadfall, or enhance your view; certified arborist, Bo Burke, provides demonstrations so you can learn what it takes to make safe and effective cuts and reduce mistakes. The location for this class will be sent to registered students 14 days before class (Sept. 21). Mon., Oct. 5 4:30-6:30 p.m. Location to be announced Instructor: Bo Burke

$49

LIFE Academy classes are now found throughout the catalog by topic, which we hope you will find more convenient.

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Fall 2020


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