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Discover 'Nature in a New Light' with Lakehead's winter workshops

Workshops are open to everyone and are designed as special interest sessions for nature lovers
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LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY
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Lakehead University’s Ontario Master Naturalist Program is offering three winter workshops at the Orillia campus that will make participants appreciate nature in new, exciting ways.

On Saturday, Jan. 26, participants will delve into the applications iNaturalist and eBird during the workshop “Naturalists on the ‘Net,” led by Patrick Jackson, a Lakehead alumnus and naturalist from Orillia. Participants will learn the various functions and applications of each app followed by in-field application.

During the “Winter Dendrology” workshop on Saturday, Feb. 23, conducted by Bob Bowles, coordinator of the Ontario Master Naturalist Program, participants will focus on identifying species of deciduous tree from buds, leaf scars, and twig arrangements, which will enable identification and understanding of the incredible nature of the tree itself.

Finally, on Saturday, March 30, wildlife artist Marlene Bulas and Bob Bowles will teach participants how to capture the beauty of the natural world on canvas with the workshop “Nature in a New Light."

Participants will learn the secrets and techniques that wildlife artists use to capture beautiful nature drawings, starting in class before heading out into the field.

These introductory workshops are open to everyone and are designed as special interest sessions for naturalists.

Pre-registration is required. The fee is $79 (plus HST) per workshop.

For program details, and to register online click here.

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