Date & Time:

Friday, May 29, 9:00am–6:00pm
Saturday, May 30, 8:00am–3:00pm

Instructor:

Dr. Keir Wefferling is Curator of the Fewless Herbarium at the Cofrin Center for Biodiversity (CCB), UW Green Bay, and an Assistant Professor of Biology where he’s been since fall of 2020.  Previous to his current position Keir worked on systematics and cytogeography of ferns and flowering plants at UC Berkeley (postdoctoral research fellow) and at UW-Milwaukee (BSc. and PhD).

The Course:

This course offers an introduction to the ecology and identification of mosses and liverworts found in peat-accumulating wetlands in Wisconsin. We will focus on species found along the Cedarburg Bog boardwalk, but the instructor will bring additional specimens from other sites in the region to examine as interest and time allow. Some prior knowledge of general botanical terms and life cycles will be useful, but not essential to getting a lot out of the course. The course will comprise short lectures, slow walks (for observation, field ID, and sample collection) along the boardwalk and trails, and time at the microscope using technical dichotomous keys and practicing terminology. 

Lodging Accommodations & Food:

The workshop fee does not include overnight accommodations. However, tent camping 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 $20 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. Available for 1.4 CEU. Not offered for college credit.

Useful materials to bring:

• hand lens,
• mm scale
• rain gear
• footwear 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.
• You are welcome to bring bryophytes collected from your local area to the workshop to identify.

Registration:

Registration is now open! Click the link here to register using a credit card. For other payment options please contact sceinfo@uwm.edu.