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Certified Wetland Botanist - Winter Edition
This course consists of 12 online modules in which we will study region-specific species and cover the most common wetland plants in each of the US Army Corps of Engineers’ 10 regions. This workshop is focused on the winter (non-growing) season form of the wetland plants. Each module takes about 3-4 hours to complete and students are welcome to compete them at your own pace during the class’ 16-week time frame. In addition to the modules, there is a field work project that needs to be coordinated with the instructor.
The field work consists of collecting plant samples and uploading them to a virtual herbarium. With guidance from the teacher, students will learn tips and tricks for identifying the major diagnostic characteristics and classifying species of select wetland plants common to your region.
Once the species presentations are completed and the herbarium collection is submitted, students take a test to verify their proficiency in wetland plant identification. Upon successful completion of the class and a grade of 80% or higher, you will become a Certified Wetland Botanist.
Your certification will be valid for five years and is eligible for renewal with additional continuing education, and you will also be issued an electronic seal that can be used for reports and proposals.
How the Class Works
10 field work projects
10 data collection exercises
12 online learning modules, including:
- Video presentations
- Handouts
- Class discussion
- Assignments
- Quizzes
- Final exam
- Instructor-guided virtual field work
Materials Needed
You will need to provide the following items for this class:
- Local botany field guides
- Camera
- Warm clothes
View our site for more information here- https://swampschool.org/product/certified-wetland-botanist-winter-edition/
At the end of this course, students should be able to:
- Identify plants with both their common and scientific names
- Use field guides and plant identification keys
- Understand plant form and function
- List habitat requirements
- Be familiar with the USACOE wetland indicators
Species you will learn to identify include:
- Wetland Trees
- Evergreen and Deciduous
- Winter Buds & Bark
- Wetland Shrubs
- Evergreen and Deciduous
- Winter Buds & Bark
- Wetland Saplings
- Evergreen and Deciduous
- Winter Buds & Bark
- Wetland Herbs
- Ferns
- Sedges
- Rushes
- Wetland Woody Vines
- Ivy
- Honeysuckle
- Grape
- 36 professional development hours
- 12 modules offered on-demand
- Multiple data collection exercises in the field
- Credits toward a five-year Certified Wetland Botanist certification
- Check Your GSA Eligibility Here
- Level: 303
- Class Category: Wetland Delineation