This year we are featuring six ID Workshops for conference attendees. Each has a nominal fee of $10. Sign up when you register for the conference!
Invasive Plant Identification SOLD OUT
This workshop will focus on educating conservation partners including students, landowners, land managers, educators, etc. about invasive plants impacting the Midwest by providing:
1. identification tips for about 20 invasive plants,
2. differences between each invasive plant and a native plant that resembles the invasive,
3. discuss current range of invasive plant,
4. present current knowledge about ecological impacts for each species presented,
5. if the invasive plant is available at retail markets,
6. native alternative(s).
Invasive Insect Identification
Learn about the biology of and how to identify invasive forest pests including emerald ash borer, Asian longhorned beetle, hemlock woolly adelgid, and spotted lanternfly.
Digital Herbarium Tools
Learn how to use the Digital Herbarium (midwestherbaria.org) for accessing species information, area specific plant lists, field photos, plant ID tools, and much more.
Sedges Identification SOLD OUT
This workshop, suitable for beginners to more advanced learners, introduces basic vocabulary and identification tools related to the sedges (genus Carex), an important part of natural area plant diversity.
Midwestern Fern Identification SOLD OUT
This workshop, geared toward beginners, introduces basic vocabulary and field identification tools related to some common Midwestern ferns.
Grasses Identification SOLD OUT
After a short introduction/review of the floral and vegetative characteristics, as well as associated terminology, of grasses, an examination of the characteristics of various groups/genera of grasses (and to some species), such as Poa, Phalaris, Phragmites, Setaria, Elymus, etc. will be conducted.
Don't miss these! Each Workshop has a limited capacity, so register now to ensure your place!
ID Workshops
Join the people who protect and manage our natural areas.