Native Plant ID Workshop – “Know your Southland natives”
At the beginning of March Jesse Bythell and I ran a native plant ID workshop for SIT Year 1 Environmental Management Students. The workshop is based on the New Zealand Plant Conservation Network (NZPCN) course “Introduction to plant life in New Zealand”. For Southland the workshop is condensed to a one day course with the option of additional two hour special topic sessions, as follow-up workshops.
The Southland version of the course concentrates on those species that are naturally found here – our regional species with local resources created to make the workshop uniquely Southland focussed. The workshop focusses on the characteristics (of leaves, flowers, seeds, stems and bark) that allow you to recognise native species and includes classroom sessions, outside fieldwork and fun practical exercises. All intended to give participants the basics of plant identification, resources to learn and passion for our unique New Zealand plants and wonderful local places to discover.
These workshops will be available to community groups, individuals and agency staff on demand. If you are interested in a workshop please email Chris and a workshop will be organised. For course information and resources.
Posted: 15 March 2015