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Sedges of Michigan             

To register for this online program, email  [email protected]  by 9/12.

Sedges are wonderful plants that are often overlooked because they can be difficult to identify. But in some wetland environments they are some of the most numerous and common plants! When you take the time to slow down and look at them closely, you find they are quite attractive, and many are simple to identify. This online class will walk you through a variety of wetland communities as we learn some of the most common sedges you are likely to encounter in Michigan. By the end of the class you will walk away with an identification guide and a new-found appreciation for these unique plants.

James Dake is Education Director for Grass River Natural Area in Bellaire, Michigan. He holds a Master of Arts in Science Education from Western Michigan University and is author of Grass River's "Field Guide to Northwest Michigan."  He is a Certified Interpretive Guide through the  National Association for Interpretation. Besides loving to teach outdoors, he enjoys photography, backpacking, biking, art, and writing.