Wildflower ID Made Easy (2-part Workshop)

In this workshop, you will:

• learn how to use Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide (provided for use)
• identify dozens of wildflowers using your newfound skills
• use a 10x hand lens (provided for use) to view plant features up close
• learn useful identification terms, hints & tips
• discuss the merits of other wildflower field guides for our region

The outdoor component of this workshop will take place entirely on High Park trails that are considered moderate in length and terrain.

Instructor’s Bio

Richard Aaron is a long-time naturalist, highly regarded for his passion, encyclopedic knowledge and communication skills. His main areas of interest are plants, trees, fungi, slime moulds, dragonflies/damselflies, moths and biomimicry. Over the years, he has done walks, workshops and lectures for over 80 organizations ranging from naturalist clubs to universities, including a stint as a staff naturalist at Algonquin Provincial Park. Richard has been conducting adult workshops for the High Park Nature Centre since 2012. His website is at http://natureknowledge.weebly.com.

Cancellation Policies

Requests for refunds made 14 or more days before the start of the program will receive a 90% refund (10% will be retained as an administration fee).  Requests for refunds made less than 14 days before the start of the program will receive no refund.  Requests for cancellations or refunds must be made in writing and submitted to the High Park Nature Centre at naturecentre@highpark.org.

Please note, the High Park Nature Centre may cancel any event if the minimum number of participants is not achieved 14 days prior to the start of the workshop.  We would notify registered participants of cancellation at that time and provide a full refund.

* Field guides and hand magnifiers will be provided for participants to use

The outdoor component of this workshop will take place entirely on High Park trails that are considered moderate in length and terrain.

Botanical Workshop Series
May 28 – Wildflower Identification Made Easy
June 18 – The Sex Lives of Plants
July 9 – Friend or Foe: The Intriguing World of Weeds
August 6 – Poisons, Spines & Blisters: Plants with a Dark Side

Instructor’s Bio:
Richard Aaron is regarded for his passion, communication skills, and encyclopedic nature knowledge. Over the years he has done walks, workshops and lectures for more than 70 organizations ranging from naturalist clubs to universities. He has also worked as a staff naturalist at Algonquin Provincial Park. His website is at http://natureknowledge.weebly.com.