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Salamander Diversity of the Southern Appalachians
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ONLINE | Wednesday, March 6, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Instructor: Patrick Brannon
$35 Adult Non-Member
(**Arboretum Members receive a 10% discount on all classes.)
BRN - Elective, 1 hour | BREG - Elective, 1 hour
Limit: 30
The Southern Appalachians are one of the most biologically diverse regions in the temperate world. More species of salamanders exist in these mountains than anywhere else, and nowhere are they more abundant. This engaging online class taught by Naturalist/Educator Patrick Brannon includes a lecture focusing on the biology and ecology of salamanders, biogeography, reasons for the enormous diversity in this region, and local threats to species diversity. Following is a "lab" in which we will analyze previously collected data to examine how individual salamander species share a stream habitat. Students are encouraged to search for salamanders on their own using the local species checklist provided and various field guides.
Patrick Brannon is a naturalist and educator at the WCU Highlands Biological Station in Highlands, NC. He holds a M.S. in Biology from Appalachian State University, and conducts research on the ecology of both salamanders and small mammals. In addition, Patrick presents a wide variety of K-12 school programs and educator workshops throughout the region.
Scholarship Consideration
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Tickets are no longer available online for this class. Please contact our Adult & Continuing Education Department with any questions at adulteducation@ncarboretum.org.