NATIVE PLANT ID COURSE

The Acadiana RC&D Council, Inc. will host a native plant identification course October 19-22, 2010 in and around the Lafayette, Louisiana area. Dr. Robert H. Mohlenbrock of Biotic Consultants, Inc. will be teaching this intensive hands-on field course where the distinguishing characteristics of every plant encountered will be discussed along with habitat requirements. The official Fish and Wildlife Service wetland designation is also given for each plant.

The class will visit bottomland hardwood, a restored wetland, gulf coast prairie and other wetland plant systems. The course is designed for environmental specialists, wetland scientists, agriculture consultants and other professionals, but is open to anyone interested in identifying plants native to this area. 

No prior botany experience is required.

Registration has begun, and class size is limited. Please call the Acadiana RC&D Council for registration information at 377-896-0362 Ext. 3 or visit their website at www.acadianarcd.com

Registration closes: September 24, 2010. If you require special accommodations please contact us at least ten days prior to the event start date.

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