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Tom Wessels on Upland and Wetland Successional Patterns
June 6, 2015 @ 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
When: Saturday, June 6 Rain or Shine!
10AM – 12:30PM
(12:30-1:30PM Optional Lunch)
Tom Wessels, ecologist and Professor Emeritus at Antioch University New England, is author of several books including Reading the Forested Landscape and The Myth of Progress. Tom has conducted ecological and sustainability workshops throughout the country for over 30 years.
Workshop Details:
With Tom as our guide, we will explore the farm’s wildlife enhancement projects, woodland trails, an active beaver pond, and a SARE grant research plot using marginal lands for growing berries and enjoy time and discussion on land use history with Tom during lunch.
Participants will:
-Be challenged by Tom’s unique way of experiential teaching and problem solving!
-Gain a better understanding of cultural and natural disturbances on the land and how that has shaped our use and enjoyment of our woods and fields
-Learn methods and skills to identify and understand these cultural and natural historical events in order to apply this knowledge to your own land or on any walk in the woods. You will see old landscapes with new eyes!
Cost: $55 p.p.
Food: $15 for optional hearty lunch buffet & discussion or BYO
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