June 07 & 08 (Friday & Saturday)
Instructor:
Dr. Anton Reznicek, Curator Emeritus of Vascular Plants, University of Michigan Herbarium, has studied Cyperaceae, especially Carex throughout North America and in the tropics, and has a special interest in the Great Lakes region.
The Course:
Identification of sedges, especially Carex, will stress not only keying skills, but using ecological and vegetative characters to identify species and species groups. In addition to identification, we will explore the importance of sedges in a variety of different communities and gain an appreciation of the dynamics of some of the communities and the role of sedges in these dynamics.
Class Schedule:
Discussion, individual study in the lab, or social activities are available Friday evening.
Friday
9:00AM: Introduction to sedge evolution and diversity; Introduction to the Cedarburg Bog. Trip to the end of the bog boardwalk to look at wetland Sedges in the field.
1:00PM Lunch at the Field Station.
1:30-6:00PM: Study/identification of sedges in the lab, both plants you have brought and ones I have brought as examples of structural diversity. Practice with keys using your own preferred books.
Saturday
8:00AM: Introduction to Sedge ecology. Trip to the Riveredge Nature Center (https://www.riveredgenaturecenter.org/) to look at woodland Sedges in the field.
1:00PM Lunch at the Field Station.
1:30-3:00PM: Study/identification of sedges in the lab, both your own plants and ones I have brought as examples of structural diversity. Practice with keys using your own preferred books.
Useful materials to bring:
Hand lens, mm scale, rain gear, foot wear suitable for wetlands and hiking, field press or some other way to carry specimens. Please be prepared to take notes in the field, even if it is raining. A recommended key to the sedges is: Michigan Flora, Part I, Gymnosperms and Monocots. E. G. Voss. 1972. Available for $19.00 plus shipping from the University of Michigan Herbarium, 3600 Varsity Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, 734-615-6200. An alternative and complementary guide to the sedges is the new Field Manual of Michigan Flora, A. A. Reznicek and E. G. Voss, 2012. This new field manual is an update to the three volume Michigan Flora, but does not include illustrations. Available at amazon.com or bookstores. For Carex only, there is a great Field Guide to Wisconsin Sedges , Andrew L. Hipp. 2008. University of Wisconsin Press. You are welcome to bring sedges collected from your local area to the workshop to identify.
Lodging Accommodations & Food:
The workshop fee does not include overnight accommodations. However, tent space on the property is available at no charge. Participants wishing to stay overnight in our Farmhouse may reserve a bed in a shared space at a cost of $18 per night. Bed space is limited so be sure to reserve early. Alternatively, the Saukville Field Station can also provide you with a list of nearby places to stay. An optional catered lunch is provided at cost for an additional charge and will include vegetarian and gluten free options. Meal plan should be ordered at the time your registration is submitted. Contact fieldstn@uwm.edu for more information.
Workshop fee: $140. Not offered for college credit, 1.4 CEU
Registration: Registration for this workshop is closed. Check back next year!