A workshop presented by CNGA President Wade Belew at Pepperwood Preserve, Santa Rosa.
Take your first steps into learning about this important yet underrated ecosystem in this new workshop that features lecture, lab and field components. This workshop is designed for landowners, students, ranchers, professional resource managers, and anyone who wants an entry-level opportunity to learn more about grasses. Prior botanical experience not needed.
The lecture will provide an overview of California grasses and grassland diversity, ecosystem values and services, management challenges and strategies, and restoration and landscaping with native grasses. During GrassLab, we will answer the question, “What are grasses?” by learning the basics of grass taxonomy, morphology and anatomy, and identify the common native and non-native species with the help of dissecting microscopes. Then we will head into the field to examine and enjoy the bounty of native grasses at Pepperwood Preserve!
Registration: $30 for CNGA & Pepperwood members, $35 for non-members, $25 for students. Visit www.cnga.org for info & registration.
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