The day will focus on native plant identification and uses. Bring a lunch, and be prepared for walks up to 2 miles. Pat Otto has a Master's degree in forest ecology from the University of Michigan. As a docent for the Arboretum and a Project Learning Tree facilitator, she shares her love of woody plants frequently with students and teachers from all over Puget Sound. This relaxed and informative four-session program is designed for people who wish to learn to identify and attract some of the most common butterflies of the Puget Sound area.
Classes are slide-based with superb photographs of all species and topics discussed.
This workshop introduces the concept of interpretive birding. Jim will demonstrate how an interpretive approach can enhance your birding experience whether you are watching familiar species at home or new species abroad. We will also explore various behavioral topics such as migration, flocking, caching, and countersinging. With a Ph.D. from the University of Texas, Dr. Jim Davis has studied and observed bird behavior for twenty years in Australia and in North and Central America. Besides publishing in scientific journals, he writes regularly for the Interpretive Birding Bulletin .