an introduction to pacific northwest ecology
Registration closes at 8:00am the morning of the class. Be sure and reserve your spot!
Saturday, november 7, 2020, 9:00am - 11:00am pacific time
via zoom (class not recorded)
Instructor:
hannah schrager
An Introduction to Pacific Northwest Ecology will leave you well-acquainted with several local species and their relationship to our collective surroundings. The course will highlight the geologic and ecologic events that have created our current landscapes and regional climates, showcasing many of the living and nonliving entities that comprise our home.
The instructor will introduce (or reintroduce) you to a number of species that live and grow around the Pacific Northwest. We will cover basic identification of plants, birds, mammals, and sundry structures. We will learn about symbiotic and saprophytic relationships. Content will be scientifically rigorous enough so that you will be left with sound information on local ecology, but the teaching style will be somewhat informal, leaving room for organic engagement.
Whether you are a lifetime resident or new to the area (in real life or digitally), learning about our natural environments helps connect us to our place and time on this planet. We think you will enjoy this course, and at the very least, you will leave knowing a few "eye-spy" worthy names to drop on your next foray into the field.
You may want to have paper and pen on hand to take notes, if you’d like (not required).
TUITION: $25
The link to the Zoom meeting will be sent out to attendees before the workshop time.
About the instructor:
Hannah was born to a band of wanderers who portaged her to the Pacific Northwest before she could form memories. After her youth in the Columbia River Gorge, she set off to survey the terrain between Port Angeles and Port Orford. Her professional credentials include government scientist, rainforest ringleader, and now native plant pioneer in the Columbia River Gorge. Hannah has a Bachelor's degree in Global Studies and a Masters in Environmental Science. After several years as a natural resource steward for public lands, she now runs a band of wily gardeners at her farm above the Little Washougal River. Hannah will likely never stop exploring the curiosities of existence; she enjoys music, food, friendship and writing in third person.