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Biological Field School
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Description
2023 Schedule
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Content & Price
Level 1 FBT terrestrial & wetland plant course
This course may be easily be done by correspondence since the same plant families are cosmopolitan in distribution and may be found all over the world.
If you choose correspondence a link will be provided upon full payment where you'll be able to download a PDF document.
Spring semester; April 3 - June 5, 2023
Registration; May 15, 2023
Available as correspondence or online course. If choosing field sessions with your Senior Instructor in Ontario (only offered on weekend dates) the following dates are scheduled for field trips to natural areas;
1. May 20, 2023
2. June 10, 2023
* Please note: In the event of extreme weather such as snow or rainstorms field sessions may be concancelled or postponed
Unit #1: Taxonomy and nomenclature
A review the scientific classification system of naming plants based on geography, physical features, etc..
How to name a plant based on binomial epithets
Family characteristics and traits
Angiosperm vs. Gymnosperm reproduction
Unit #2: Field Identification Techniques; Plant Families
We will learn how to identify common plant families of terrestrial systems (deciduous and coniferous forests).
How to identify based on leaf shape, arrangement and flower head arrangement
Family traits and characteristics
Unit #3: Confusing families
An examination of some of the plant families which may be easily confused in the field
Unit #4: Tree and shrub families
An examination of 10 different trees/shrubs along with an introduction to winter field ID techniques based on leaf scars, bundle traces, bud shape, bark structure and seeds or keys.
Cost: $800.00 CAD + tax; (incl. free file of 8000 plant photos representing 89 families, 300 genera & over 1000 species)
Personal attendance: 2 days
Online: Please expect 4 - 6 weeks to do online components. please ask us for when online sessions are available.
Level 2 FBT terrestrial plant course
Learn how to practically and positively field identify up to 18 - 31 Genera of vascular plants and 21 Genera of trees/shrubs found in terrestrial and wetland systems within the eastern half of North America.
If you choose correspondence a link will be provided upon full payment where you'll be able to download a PDF document.
Summer semester; June 5 - August 7, 2023
Registration; June 1, 2023
Available as correspondence or online course. If choosing field sessions with your Senior Instructor in Ontario (only offered on weekend dates) the following dates are scheduled for field trips to natural areas;
1. July 15, 2023
2. August 12, 2019
* Please note: In the event of extreme weather such as snow or rainstorms field sessions may be concancelled or postponed
Unit #1: Field Identification Techinques: Plant Genera
A total of 18 Genera which may be commonly found within the 5 forest regions of Ontario
Application of the "5 second rule"
Genera characteristics and traits
Unit #2: Differentiating Similar Plant Genera
How to tell the difference between confusing tree, shrub, and wildflower Genera
How to identify based on leaf shape, bark,
flowerhead arrangement, etc.
Unit #3: Tree/Shrub Field Identification
Spring and winter identification of deciduous trees and shrubs and conifers
Cost: $800.00 CAD + tax; (incl. free file of 8000 plant photos representing 89 families, 300 genera & over 1000 species)
Field manual: Tree & shrub Genera of Ontario book = $200.00 CAD
Personal attendance: 2 days
Online: Please expect 4 - 6 weeks to do online components. please ask us for when online sessions are available.
