Who: Once again NYFA is honored to have Jon Shaw, Sean Robinson and Tom Phillips present a bryophyte workshop. Jon is a Professor in the Department of Biology at Duke University. His research is on the systematics, population genetics, and evolution of bryophytes (mosses). His current focus is the evolution of peat mosses (Sphagnum). Sean is an Associate Professor of Biology at SUNY Oneonta. He has been awarded a Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, and he created a Botany Club on campus. He has conducted research in the areas of bryophyte ecology, population genetics, and systematics. Tom Phillips is a retired veterinary doctor. He now spends much of his time studying bryophytes throughout NYS and beyond. The three make an incredible team and we are pleased to once again offer this workshop that will provide beginners and experienced bryologists the tools necessary to identify NYS bryophyte species.
What: This workshop is meant for beginner, novice and veteran bryologists and will concentrate on the moss flora in the vicinity of Oneonta, NY. The program will involve field identification as well as laboratory microscopic identification techniques. We will spend Friday evening going over lab protocols and equipment use. Saturday morning will be in the field collecting. Saturday afternoon will be in the lab with a return there after dinner. Sunday morning will be in the field collecting and field identifying, and Sunday afternoon will again be in the lab until between 3 and 4pm.
Where: The workshop classroom portions will be conducted SUNY Oneonta, Oneonta, NY. The field portions will be conducted in various habitats in the vicinity. We expect to carpool to field locations. Participants will be provided exact locations.
What to bring: A hand lens, rudimentary dissection kit, field gear including stout hiking boots, rain gear, sunscreen, tick repellent, water container(s). Feel free to bring any keys, texts or other information that you may have to aid in the identification of mosses.
Accommodations: Participants are expected to make their own arrangements for overnight stays Friday and Saturday nights. A listing of housing facilities will be provided upon request.
Cost: The workshop fee is $170 for NYFA members and students; $200 for non-members. Participants are encouraged to become NYFA members. The cost for the workshop includes the entire weekend instructional program, lab space, microscope use and dinner at an restaurant in Oneonta on Saturday. Other meals and housing are not included.
Registration: Participation is limited so please sign up early (see below).
NYFA Cancellation Policy: The workshop fee, minus a $20 processing fee, is refundable up to four weeks prior to the start of the workshop. No refunds for cancellations within four weeks of the start of the workshop. Alternatively, the registrant may opt to apply 50% of the fee to a future NYFA workshop to be offered in the same or following year. There will be a full refund if NYFA needs to cancel the workshop.
To Pay By Check: Begin the registration process by clicking the “register” button below, then choose your registration type, and add it to your cart. Then choose “view cart”, make sure it is correct. Next “proceed to checkout”, then fill out the form, and choose the “pay by check” option. Checks must be received within 7 days of registration to confirm your place.
Limited Scholarships Are Available: To apply please complete the Scholarship Application and email it to events@nyflora.org. Then register for the workshop below by adding the member price to your cart and choosing the scholarship option during checkout. You will not be charged. Registration will hold your spot while we review the application but does not guarantee a scholarship award.
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Cost: $170.00–$250.00Price range: $170.00 through $250.00
