FULL – Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program (SANCP) – Ecology
September 24, 2021 - September 26, 2021
| $390Sorry, this program is FULL. Please email [email protected] to be added to the waitlist.
One of 8 core courses in the Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program.
Learn about the ecology of the Southern Appalachian Mountains, particularly as it relates to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, through discussions and field trips. Topics will include geological history, plant community distribution, how aspect, elevation, and moisture gradients affect distribution, and an overview of plant communities with a focus on the major forest types. Field trips will include visits to examples of many of these forest types.
Goal: To provide students with a basic knowledge of plant communities and the factors that affect their distribution.
Cost: $390 – includes instruction, food, and lodging in our dorm inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Important Information Regarding Programs During COVID-19
Thank you for your interest in our program! During this prolonged period of pandemic and isolation, our work of connecting people and nature has never felt more essential.
We are planning to move forward with this program, though we are keeping a close watch on trends and best practices. Given the uncertainties right now, we are holding off on the specific details we normally include in a welcome letter, i.e. arrival time and procedures, etc. Please check back at this website for more specific information as we get closer to the date of your program.
We are making safety a top priority for visitors and staff. For the latest details about our COVID-19 response and policies, visit our COVID-19 updates page.
If you have any questions or concerns between now and then, please feel free to get in touch by email or phone: [email protected] or 865-448-9732 ext. 18.
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