Learn to identify many common ferns found in our forests. The class will be at Jean's house. We will sit at tables under the trees in the shade and examine ferns that grow in her yard. The class will be lead by Jean Woods and Ruth Cumberland. You will need to buy the little booklet, "Fern Finder" by Hallowell. (https://www.amazon.com/Fern-Finder-Central-Northeastern-Eastern/dp/0912550244 ) Don't forget to bring a chair. We have tables, but not chairs! Street Address sent on registration confirmation. Limited to 16 people. Members only.
Free plant to all attendees!
Bring Fern Finder, Hand lens or magnifying glass, chair, pen and notebook for notes, and water
Ruth Cumberland has ten years experience working in ecological conservation in natural resource survey, management, and research efforts. From the Asheville originally, she has extensive knowledge of the area and a deep passion for the natural resources, and in particular botany. This summer she has been out west conducting rare plant surveys on public lands. Additionally, she is currently enrolled at Clemson as a M.S. candidate in the Forest Ecology & Fire Science Lab and is Founder of Botanica Ecological Consulting.
Jean Woods received her botanical education at UNCC and was a student of Dr. Larry Mellichamp. Jean is a graduate of the Certificate in Native Plant Studies program at UNCC and was involved in its establishment. She is a past President of the NCNPS and served on the board of the Catawba Lands Conservancy and the Friends of Plant Conservation. Jean has been leading wildflower walks since the 1990’s and loves being in nature.
