Spring Ephemerals: A Naturalist’s Perspective

Start Date

04/28/2021

End Date

04/28/2021

Description

Our native wildflowers are more than just a delight for the eye: they play important roles in the ecology and natural history of the region. Join naturalist Mike Weilbacher on a spring wildflower walk and learn the fascinating stories of our woodland ephemerals. Topics include adaptations for early blooming, reproductive strategies, defense mechanisms, coevolution, and some historical uses of these beautiful plants. Class size is limited.

Location

Hockessin, DE

Distance Learning

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Horticulture / Plants

Health, Safety and Welfare

Hours

1.50

Learning Outcomes

1. Learn the adaptions of early blooming Ephemerals.
2. Learn the historical use of Ephemerals.
3. Learn the reproductive strategies and defense mechanisms of Ephemerals.

Instructors

Mike Weilbacher

Course Codes

GAR828

Provider

Mt. Cuba Center