Fin to Feather: Naturalist Training Session 6 – Lowland Ponds
Sign up for our newest naturalist course, Fin to Feather, and discover Vashon Island’s diverse habitats from subtidal zones to the treetop canopy! Each session will focus on a unique ecosystem and highlight our role as responsible stewards of the natural world.
The course combines in-person experiential field trips with independent readings and activities. It will be led by Vashon Nature Center staff and expert naturalists and scientists from our community and the surrounding region. Teachers can also earn STEM clock hours by participating.
Class Six: Puget Sound Lowland Ponds
Date: Saturday, June 14th
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Tuition: $100
Location: TBD
Instructor: Guest expert, Alan Warneke
Description: Enjoy the tranquility of an afternoon at the pond. Study amphibians, dragonflies, and other pond life. Learn to identify common native plants. Collect water samples and investigate pond macroinvertebrates.