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A Naturalist's Guide to Local Forest Ecology - Three Field & Three Zoom- COURSE FULL
Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays 7/11/2023 - 7/27/2023, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Field Course,
*This course is currently full. You may choose to be added to the waitlist by clicking on the button below or by contacting the MOLLI office at 406-243-2905. You will not be charged for the class at this time and there is no guarantee that a seat will become available in the course. If an opening occurs, you will receive an email and/or phone call from the MOLLI office to finalize the registration process. Please contact the MOLLI office with any questions or concerns regarding this matter.
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The Habits and Habitats of Trout - In-Person
Instructor: Kara Cromwell Course Tuition: $70.00
Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5/23/2023 - 6/8/2023, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Why do trout live where they do? And how are they adapted to the places they live? The answers to these questions hold a wealth of information about trout ecology and behavior. We will consider how trout select and use habitats, how they navigate the challenge of finding food while also sheltering from predators, and how those behaviors are shaped by both physical factors (such as temperature) and biological factors (such as age, size, and interactions with competitors). Discussions may be angled (pun intended!) toward topics of interest to trout fishers, but the course doesn’t require any fishing experience--anyone who loves observing, wading, or floating streams and craves deeper understanding of science under the surface will find something to appreciate.
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Missoula Natural History: An Introduction - In-Person Field
Instructor: Drew Lefebvre Course Tuition: $73.00
Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5/23/2023 - 6/8/2023, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Field Course,
This course is intended for MOLLI students who would like to gain a greater understanding of common flora and fauna in the Missoula area. As we explore some of Missoula’s natural areas, we will focus on familiar bird, tree, plant, and insect species. We will also practice identification skills and review what characteristics to look for so that students are better able to identify species on their own. As we observe and identify various species, students will keep track of their findings in nature journals, which will allow them to hone their skills as observers and documenters of the natural world. Students will leave this course with a greater knowledge of common animals and plants, basic species identification, and the skill of nature journaling.
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Botany of Western Montana - In-Person Field & Lecture
Instructor: Elena Ulev Course Tuition: $70.00
Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5/23/2023 - 6/8/2023, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Field Course,
Join this lecture- and field-based course and learn basic techniques to identify native flowers, shrubs, trees, and lichens of western Montana. We will begin by discussing the evolution and anatomy of plants and then focus on how to easily identify them in the field by determining what plant family they belong to. Students will also learn how native plants can be used for food, medicine, dye, and cordage as well as how animals utilize them to survive. Students will leave this course with a greater understanding and appreciation for the unique flora of western Montana.
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