Charlotte County- Freshwater Systems Module
Schedule
Fri Oct 15 2021 at 05:30 am
Location
Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center | Punta Gorda, FL
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*NOTE: This class will be meeting in person*Through classroom, field trip, and practical experience, this Module provides instruction on the general ecology, habitats, vegetation types, wildlife, and conservation issues of Freshwater Systems in Florida - Marshes, Swamps, and Permanent Wetlands (Lakes, Rivers, Springs, and Streams). The program also addresses society's role in wetlands, develops naturalist interpretation skills, and discusses environmental ethics.
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Classroom Facility Information:
Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center (CHEC)
10941 Burnt Store Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33955
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Tentative Course Schedule:
Day 1 Friday, October 15, 2021
8:30am – 10:00am Introduction, Pre-test, Expectations, etc.
10:00am – 11:30am Ecology – Glen McLean
11:30am – 12:45pm Forested Wetlands – Jamie Reynolds
12:45pm – 1:45pm Lunch & Travel
1:45pm – 5:00pm Field Trip – Six Mile Cypress Slough & Group Activity
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Day 2 Friday, October 22, 2021
8:30am – 12:00pm Field Trip – Babcock Wildlife Management – Marshes; Hydric Flatwoods
12:00pm – 1:00pm Travel & Lunch
1:00pm – 1:15pm Recap; Q&A
1:15pm – 4:15pm Amphibians & Reptiles – Guest Speaker: Bob O’Horo, FWC
4:15pm – 5:00pm Video - Swamps
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Day 3 Friday, October 29, 2021
8:30am – 8:45am Recap; Q&A
8:45am – 10:00am Herbaceous wetlands
10:00am – 11:30am Birds – Guest Speaker: Mike Weisensee, President Audubon Sarasota
11:30am – 12:45pm Lunch & Travel
12:45pm – 4:15pm Field Trip – Babcock Preserve /Footprints Trail – Swamp
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Day 4 Friday, November 5, 2021 (Ollie's Pond Park & CHEC)
8:00am – 10:00am Location: Ollie’s Pond Park
Birding a Manmade Pond
Student interpretative Talks
10:00am – 10:30am Travel
10:30am – 10:45am Recap; Q&A
10:45am – 12:15pm Permanent Wetlands – Glen McLean
12:15pm – 12:45pm Lunch
12:45pm – 2:15pm Freshwater Fish – Guest Speaker: Josh Olive, Publisher of Waterline, FMN
2:15pm – 3:15pm Interpretation – Guest Speaker: Stephanie Courtney, FMN
3:15pm – 4:00pm Video - Marshes
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Day 5 Friday, November 12, 2021
8:30am – 8:45am Recap; Q&A
8:45am -10:15am Invertebrates – Guest Speaker: Ralph Mitchell, Charlotte Co. Extension Agent
10:15am – 11:45am Mammals – Guest Speaker: Robin Jenkins, Veterinarian at
Peace River Wildlife Center
11:45am – 12:15pm Lunch
12:15pm – 1:00pm Video – Lakes, Rivers & Springs
1:00pm – 3:00pm Ethics & Group Activity – Glen McLean
3:00pm – 4:00pm Movie & Discussion: Wetlands and Modern Human Society
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Day 6 Friday, November 19, 2021
9:00am – 2:00pm
Final Projects, Post-test , Course Evaluation & Graduation
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Space is limited, so register today! Registration closes on October 8.
Register here: https://conference.ifas.ufl.edu/fmnp/fs21-10inperson.html
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Where is it happening?
Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center, 10941 Burnt Store Road, Punta Gorda, FL 33955, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
