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Alderleaf eNewsletter, October 2011 - Plant Identification, Sue Morse Returns, Upcoming Courses October 25, 2011 |
Welcome to the October 2011 eNewsletter from Alderleaf Wilderness College! 1.) Feature Article: Plant Identification - A Practical Approach 2.) Renowned Tracker, Sue Morse, Teaching in November!
3.) Upcoming Classes and Events...  Plant identification in the field can be a challenge, yet is often crucial to survival and tracking. Take on the challenge of identifying a plant and you might feel a little overwhelmed! Any given area can contain hundreds of different species. To effectively identify plants in the field, a simple method based on easily observable and comparable characteristics is required. Learn about the practical approach to plant identification used in many of Alderleaf's courses... (Read more)
 Don't miss this special opportunity! Join award-winning wildlife conservationist and wildlife tracker, Sue Morse, visiting guest speaker from Vermont, for a slide show and tracking workshop on carnivores such as lynx, mountain lion, and black bear! We're thrilled to be hosting Sue Morse again! Sue's astounding wildlife photography and unique insights into the field of wildlife tracking are truly amazing. Check out the Carnivore Tracking Workshop with Sue Morse and Carnivore Presentation with Sue Morse web pages to learn more. Register soon - just a few spaces are left!
Upcoming Classes and Events!
Survival Fire Making Skills Class: Nov 5, 2011 Learn how to create fire with natural materials! Gain hands-on experience with bow drill, hand drill, and flint & steel. Carnivore Tracking Presentation with Sue Morse: Nov 18, 2011 An exciting and informative presentation on lynx, bobcat, mountain lion, and black bear and their unique tracks and sign. Tracking Workshop with Sue Morse: Nov 19-20, 2011 Learn about black bears, cougars, and bobcats in the field with distinguished tracker and wildlife photographer, Susan Morse. View the full lineup of classes at our Courses page!
 Applications are now being accepted for the 2012-2013 school year! Also... The Wilderness Certification Program is now approved to enroll those eligible to receive GI Bill / VA benefits. Learn more. Did you know that Alderleaf has a blog and forum site? Check them out... Alderleaf Blog: Notes from Alderleaf Alderleaf Online Forums: Alderleaf Commons Do you know of any great websites that would be a good connection for Alderleaf? We can always use the support of other sites linking to us. Just reply to this newsletter if you have any suggestions or contacts for sites that would link to us and be a good match. You can also mention us on Facebook, Twitter or any other way...every little bit helps Alderleaf grow and be able to offer more great nature skills information! Thank you very much for considering this request! Do you know someone who might enjoy our free nature skills articles and program updates? If so, you can forward the Alderleaf eNewsletter to a friend! The Alderleaf eNewsletter is emailed approximately once per month. We pledge to never flood your account with emails. Alderleaf Wilderness College Visit our website to see new program information and more:
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