Ecology of the Blue Ridge - Asynchronous Version

Discover why the Southern Appalachians are home to more tree species than all of Europe. Learn how ants and whitetail deer determine where trilliums grow. Take a virtual tour of the amazing natural ecosystems of Western North Carolina, from riverside amphibian breeding ponds to mountaintop Spruce-Fir forests. This asynchronous version of Ecology of the Blue Ridge includes pre-recorded lecture presentations and rich course materials. Participants can take advantage of one live-time discussion session with the instructor online on October 23rd from 6-7 pm.

This class will have multiple pre-recorded zoom lectures and other online class material that the students will have access to until October 31st. A scheduled field experience will be held October 18th and 19th with an Ecology Walk focusing on Field to Forest Succession on October 24th. These classes have a separate registration link.

Dan Lazar served for many years as the director of education at the Western North Carolina Nature Center, followed by several years as executive director of the Colburn Earth Science Museum. Dan has a degree in forest biology from the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry and has been an instructor in the Blue Ridge Naturalist program since 2005.

Host or Publisher The NC Arboretum Adult Education Programs