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2025 Cryptogamic Microscopy Weekend Workshop with Kerri McCabe

Fri, Feb 21

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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. 🔬

2025 Cryptogamic Microscopy Weekend Workshop with Kerri McCabe
2025 Cryptogamic Microscopy Weekend Workshop with Kerri McCabe

Time & Location

Feb 21, 2025, 4:00 PM – Feb 23, 2025, 2:00 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

  • Workshop ticket + meals

    Participants must be 16 to attend this workshop. Includes all activities, presentations and field trips + meals from Friday dinner through Sunday lunch.

    $125.00
  • 2 nights in lodge - 1 Twin bed

    2 nights in a room in one of ONSC's Lodges, including a single bed. Each room has an attached private bathroom with shower. There is a shared entryway and living room for all of the rooms. View photos of our lodges at https://www.onsc.us/facilities

    $120.00
  • 2 nights in lodge - 2 twin bed

    2 nights in a room in one of ONSC's Lodges, including 2 twin beds. Each room has an attached private bathroom with shower. There is a shared entryway and living room for all of the rooms. View photos of our lodges at https://www.onsc.us/facilities

    $120.00
  • 2 nights in lodge- 2 bunk beds

    2 nights in a room in one of ONSC's Lodges, including 2 bunk beds. Each room has an attached private bathroom with shower. There is a shared entryway and living room for all of the rooms. View photos of our lodges at https://www.onsc.us/facilities

    $120.00
  • 2 nights in lodge- 3 bunk beds

    Fri and Sat nights in a room in one of ONSC's Lodges, including 3 bunk beds. Each room has an attached private bathroom with shower. There is a shared entryway and living room for all of the rooms. View photos of our lodges at https://www.onsc.us/facilities

    $120.00
  • 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
  • Campsite

    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
  • Donation to ONSC to cover fees

    Please consider donating 3% to help cover ONSC processing fees. i.e. 1 ticket plus lodging = $7.35

    $
  • Tax-deductible Donation

    Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support ONSC's mission to enhance the understanding, appreciation and stewardship of the Ozark natural environment.

    $

Total

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