Beginner Wetland Plant ID
When: Tuesday, June 27th, 2023
Time: 9am-5pm Central Time
Where: John James Audubon State Park, Henderson, KY. Meet at the Museum parking lot.
Cost: $25
Bring your own lunch. This is a field course, so please wear appropriate clothing and shoes and bring water.
Instructor: Nathanael J. Pilla*
Intermediate Wetland Plant ID
When: Wednesday & Thursday, June 28th & 29th, 2023
Time: 9am-5pm Central Time
Where: John James Audubon State Park, Henderson, KY. Meet at the Museum parking lot.
Cost: $75
Bring your own lunch. This is a field course, so please wear appropriate clothing and shoes and bring water.
Instructor: Nathanael J. Pilla*
KNPS is delighted to offer two new workshops this summer. We will be offering both a beginner level and an intermediate level, Wetland Plant Identification workshop at John James Audubon State Park in Henderson, KY! The workshops are conducted in sequence and interested parties can sign up for just the Beginner course, just the Intermediate course, or both.
The Beginner Wetland Plant ID workshop will be one day long, on June 27th, focusing on learning botanical lingo and key features of common wetland plants in Kentucky. There is a $25 registration fee.
The Intermediate Wetland Plant ID workshop will be held over two days, June 28-29th. This workshop is aimed towards individuals with some prior experience in field identification of wetland plants and will cover more challenging taxa with an emphasis on grasses, rushes, and sedges. In addition to Audubon State Park, there may be a visit to other close natural areas. There is a $75 registration fee for this course.
Courses will take place from 9am-5pm CDT each day and have a 1-hour break for lunch (bring your own lunch). You will need to bring a notebook, loupe or hand-lens, phone or camera, pencils, and preferred reference book if you’d like. Remember that these are field courses, so please wear appropriate clothing and bring water.
*About the Instructor
Nathanael J. Pilla is a botanist for Midwest Biological Survey, LLC. He also is an adjunct professor at University of Notre Dame, hosts the YouTube series, Botany and Beer, and is part of the Chicago Wilderness Alliance Steering Committee. Nathanael is well versed in the terrestrial and aquatic flora of the Midwest bringing his knowledge and charisma with him in and outside the workplace. He has experience in botanical research and identification, hands-on resource management, project management and plant identification, and his written work has appeared in peer-reviewed journals. He recently co-authored the book, Wildflowers of the Indiana Dunes National Park, which was published through Indiana University Press. When he is not botanizing, he spends his time writing and singing ridiculous songs.
Registration Form for Workshops
This form is used to register for either or both of the workshops. You can sign up for either one of the two courses (Beginner on June 27th or Intermediate on June 28th-29th) or you can sign up for both.