New
England
Naturalist Training Center
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Intensive Field Studies (Spring & Summer 2010) Intensive Field Studies (Fall & Winter 2010/2011)
Updated August 2010
Spring / Summer 2010
Dates: April 17 & 18
May 22
June 12 & 13
July 10 & 11
August 21 &
22
September 11
& 12
The object and goal of the IFS will be to study a bundle of important aspects of
nature (ecology) and to create a foundation of knowledge and skills. The overall
focus will be on ecology, however students' personal interests will be effective in
charting the direction of the IFS course. This is a comprehensive program covering many aspects of
nature study. Areas to be investigated are soils, wetland ecology, large mammal
studies (bear, moose, beaver, coyote, etc.) woody and herbaceous plants,
ecological associations, and introductions to Old Growth forests, forestry, and
insects. The IFS course will be held once a month on Saturday and Sunday.
Locations for the classes will vary throughout the course. Participants should
attend all sessions, complete homework assignments, keep a journal and perform
independent fieldwork (the more you put in the more you will get out). The last
two classes will be reserved for the presentation of fieldwork assignments.
The course is designed so that students will have the ability to learn at their
own pace. This allows beginners as well as more advanced students to direct
their studies and come to their full expression. Enrollment is limited and only
those who are very serious and dedicated to learning more of the science and
beauty of nature should apply.
Webster’s dictionary defines a
Naturalist as “a person who studies nature, especially by direct study…”
This course is designed to create that person. We will lay the foundation of
ideas, concepts and skills to build knowledge and understanding. Direct
participation is crucial; direct experience is demanded.
$950 per person
Click here to view the Syllabus
Please contact us for an IFS application.
Fall & Winter 20010/2011
Dates: October 16,
November 6 & 13
December 4 & 5
January 8,15 & 29
and February 5 & 6
The
object and goal of the IFS will be to study a bundle of important aspects of
nature (ecology) and to create a foundation of knowledge and skills. The overall
focus will be on ecology, but the needs of the class will be effective in
charting the direction. This is a comprehensive program covering many aspects of
nature study. Areas to be investigated are winter ecology, winter botany, large
mammal studies (bear, moose, beaver, coyote, etc.) introduction to forest and
stream ecology and an emphasis on winter tracking skills. The IFS course will be
held on Saturdays and/or Sundays. Locations
for the classes will vary throughout the course but will most likely focus
around central Massachusetts. Participants are expected to attend all sessions,
keep a journal and perform independent fieldwork.
The course is designed so that
students will have the ability to learn at their own pace. This allows beginners
as well as more advanced students to direct their studies and come to their full
expression. Enrollment is limited and only those who are very serious and
dedicated to learning more of the science and beauty of nature should apply.
$950 per person
Please contact us for an IFS application.
