2025 Cryptogamic Microscopy Weekend Workshop with Kerri McCabe
Fri, Feb 28
|Ozark Natural Science Center
"Cryptogam" means “hidden seed,” covering Protista, Plantae, and Fungi! 🌱 Join guest expert Kerri McCabe to explore cryptogams using stereoscopes and microscopes. 🔬
Time & Location
Feb 28, 2025, 4:00 PM – Mar 02, 2025, 1:00 PM
Ozark Natural Science Center, 1905 Madison 1305, Huntsville, AR 72740, USA
About the Event
This is a unique opportunity to dive deeply into the microscopic world of fungi and cryptogams. Join us for 3 days with expert Kerri McCabe. Through guided hikes and lessons, Kerri will teach you techniques for identifying mushrooms. Meals are included, with optional lodging in one of our lodges or campsites.
Workshop Description
🌿 Explore the Hidden World of Cryptogams! 🔬
Join us for a hands-on workshop where we’ll uncover the fascinating world of cryptogams—organisms that thrive in cool, wet winter months. From slime molds and algae to lichens, mosses, liverworts, ferns, and fungi, these hidden treasures span the Protista, Plantae, and Fungi kingdoms.
Using stereoscopes and compound microscopes, we’ll explore the unique shapes (morphology) and structures of each group. Dive into their macro and microscopic features, with a special focus on fungi! 🍄✨
Don’t miss this chance to learn more about these vibrant and delightful organisms!
Tickets
Glampsite
Includes the glampsite ("glamour camping") for 2 nights at ONSC's campground - large canvas tent, queen bed with screen, personal outhouse, cooking station, solar lights, sunshower. This site sleeps up to 2 people. No running water, but water and restrooms are available on the main ONSC campus.
$60.00
Sale endedCampsite
Includes 2 nights at a camp site at ONSC's platform tent sites. Each site can sleep up to 3 tents. Outhouse available, but no running water (water and restrooms are available on ONSC's main campus).
$30.00
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