Naturalist Skills and Ecology Basics Workshop
Saturday, November 18th from 9 am - 2 pm
Location: Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve – 506 Cleermont Dr SE, Huntsville, AL 35801
In this workshop, we will distill complex ecological concepts through a regional lens to break down the skills needed to observe and learn about your local environment. We will start by identifying wildlife and their signs, discerning plant families and their features as well as how they comprise distinct habitats, observe insects and their adaptations, and study the soil, geology, and geography to understand how they define our local environment. We will also discuss the tools, devices, and techniques that can assist with identification and observation of nature. It will be a day of thoughtful observation and attunement to nature, and there may be periods of wandering and wondering without an agenda in addition to structured training through exercises.