Beginning and advanced artists are invited to discover successful ways to expand their talents. Students will have the option to experiment with color pencils and a variety of other materials and surfaces. Ideal for beginning students. Presented by Merri Nelson, freelance natural science artist and instructor at the Smithsonian Institution. Maximum 15 participants.
Mollusks are common and widespread in freshwater habitats.
They have important roles in freshwater ecosystems as grazers, prey, intermediate hosts for parasites and are useful indicators of water quality. In this workshop, students will be introduced to methods for collecting and preserving mollusks, as well as terminology, and morphological structures used to identify mollusks. Specimens will be available for examination and participants are encouraged to bring their own specimens. Although these publications are not required, they will serve as useful resources for the workshop. Presented by David Strayer of the Institute for Ecosystem Studies.