Northern Arizona Audubon Society, Greenwood Fund and College partner in development of course
Members of the Northern Arizona Audubon Society have created a course titled An Introduction to Natural History Field Studies and Yavapai College has agreed to incorporate it into the curriculum at Clarkdale Campus starting September 5.
This four-session course will introduce students to the diverse habitats of the Greater Verde Valley region with special emphasis on understanding why these habitats exist where they do and the characteristic species found in each.
Participants will visit the Bubbling Ponds and Sedona Wetlands sanctuaries and other natural areas, learn about the region’s plants and animals and get a hands-on introduction to the art of birding and other aspects of natural history field studies.
The class will focus on the identification of local species and stress the interdependence of species within each habitat discussed.
Opportunities to participate in natural history studies through a variety of citizen science projects will also be discussed.
Those interested in signing up for the course can do so on the Yavapai College website. All participants completing the course will receive a $50 tuition subsidy from the Greenwood Fund. For further information, please contact Brent Bitz at [email protected]
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