ECOS: The Environmental Clearinghouse

 

 

 

       Fall Natural History Course 2010

 

   with

Ruth Schottman

 

Enjoy a 7 week course in Natural History sponsored by ECOS and taught by naturalist and author Ruth Schottman, held in nearby nature preserves. The topics covered will be identification and ecology of late summer flowers, ferns , woody plants, fungi  and whatever we meet in “the field” or topics suggested by the students.

 

Beginners Welcome!!!!!!!!

 

Ruth has a BS degree in Genetics from Cornell University College of Agriculture. She has been teaching various natural history courses for over 40 years and is the author of Trail Side Notes, A Naturalist's Companion to Adirondack Plants.


The classes will be held on Wednesdays from 9-12, beginning September 15 through October 27.


Pre-registration is required by September 10. Ruth will be available from that date on if you have questions and/or suggestions. (399-5728 or tschottman@nycap.rr.com) Maximum class size is 12. The course is free to those who lead or co-lead a Tuesday ECOS walk. The course fee for others is $45 for ECOS members and $55 for non-members.

 

The first class will meet at the ECOS office in the Niskayuna Community Center, 2682 Aqueduct Road, in Niskayuna.  Students should come prepared to go outside.

 

To register call ECOS at 370-4125 or info@ecosny.org  Class size is limited!  Course fee can be paid the day of the first class.

 

If you would like to volunteer to lead an ECOS walk call Nancy Peterson 374-5810

 

For more information contact ECOS at 370-4125 or info@ecosny.org

PO Box 9118, Niskayuna, NY 12309

www.ecosny.org

 

ECOS: The Environmental Clearinghouse is a non-political, not-for-profit organization.  Our mission is to provide environmental information and educational opportunities that enhance appreciation of the natural world, to build a community that is aware and knowledgeable about environmental issues and to advocate informed action to preserve our natural resources.  ECOS is funded through the support of our members and the community.

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