{"id":8398,"date":"2025-12-17T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grads.mainemasternaturalist.org\/?page_id=8398"},"modified":"2026-04-10T10:30:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T14:30:35","slug":"course-page-northern-maine-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/grads.mainemasternaturalist.org\/?page_id=8398","title":{"rendered":"Course Page – Northern Maine 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Northern Maine Course Page<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Course Coordinators:<\/strong> Ellen Gellerstedt, Grace Bartlett, Bill Kolodnicki, and Cathy Lookabaugh 
Location: <\/strong>Stearns Middle & Senior High School in Millinocket (Exact Location Here<\/a>); Online\/Zoom
Email:<\/strong> mmnpnorthernmaine2026@gmail.com<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Student Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Founders of MMNP<\/strong><\/a><\/td>Using a Hand Lens<\/strong><\/a><\/td>Herbarium labels<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Student Handbook<\/a><\/strong><\/td>How to Calibrate Binoculars<\/strong><\/a><\/td>Intro to Birding with Andrea<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Natural History Book List<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/td>How to Press and Mount Ferns<\/strong><\/a><\/td>How to ID Birds by Cheryl<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Maine Naturalist Almanac calendar<\/strong><\/a><\/td>How to Pin Insects<\/strong><\/a><\/td>Phenology Form<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Course Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
SATURDAY (in-person) classes run from 9:30am-3:30pm<\/strong>. THURSDAY (zoom) classes run from 6:30-9pm.<\/strong>
Zoom Meeting Details
https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/86839342875<\/a> 
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January<\/strong><\/th>February<\/strong><\/th>March<\/strong><\/th>April<\/strong><\/th>May<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Sat 1\/3<\/strong>:
Taxonomy; Phenology & Delimited Site; Nature Journals
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Thur 1\/8:
<\/strong>Ecological Principles

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<\/strong>Mammal Tracks and
Signs<\/td>		Sat 2\/7 <\/strong>(*snow 2\/14<\/em><\/mark>):
<\/strong>Mammal Tracks and Signs; Mammal Skulls and Scat
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Thur 2\/12:
<\/strong>Volunteering
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Thur 2\/26<\/strong>:
Winter Trees
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<\/strong>Birds (Part 1)

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Sat 3\/14 <\/strong>(zoom):<\/strong>
Winter Tree; Winter Botany
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Thur 3\/26:
<\/strong>Birds (Part 2)
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<\/strong>Vernal Pools

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Sat 4\/11:
<\/strong>Birds; Herps; Winter Weeds

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Thur 4\/23:
<\/strong>Wildflowers
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<\/strong>Vernal Pools; Geology

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Thur 5\/14:
<\/strong>Summer Trees

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Thur 5\/21:<\/strong>
Ferns
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June<\/strong><\/th>July<\/strong><\/th>August<\/strong><\/th>September<\/strong><\/th>October<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Sat 6\/6:
<\/strong>Summer Trees & Bark; Ferns; Volunteering

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Thur 6\/11:
<\/strong>Insects
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Thur 6\/25:
<\/strong>Aquatic Ecology
<\/td>		Sat 7\/18:
<\/strong>Aquatic Ecology; Insects; Volunteering

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Thur 7\/23:
<\/strong>Volunteering


<\/td>		Sat 8\/1:
<\/strong>Wildflowers & Fruits; Volunteering
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Thur 8\/13:
<\/strong>Lichens
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Thur 8\/27:
<\/strong>Fungi\/Mushrooms
<\/td>		Thur 9\/10:
<\/strong>Volunteering; Mosses


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Sat 9\/12:
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<\/strong>Odds and Ends; Stories of the Land<\/td>		Sat 10\/3:
<\/strong>Volunteer Presentations
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Class Resources and Assignments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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All class materials are located within a Google Drive<\/a>. For each class period below, please click on the topic link(s) to view the associated google drive sub-folder for that lesson. If you have any access issues please reach out to your<\/strong><\/mark> course coordinators at mmnpnorthernmaine2026@gmail.com<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n
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Saturday, January 3<\/mark><\/strong>rd<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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“Look deep into nature and then you will understand everything better.<\/em>” ~Albert Einstein<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Week’s Topics:<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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Phenology and Delimited Site<\/a><\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Taxonomy<\/a><\/mark><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Nature Journaling<\/a><\/mark><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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We are so excited to meet everyone!<\/strong> Please plan to arrive a little early to settle in before class.

This day will include the following:
-Morning (9:30-11:30): Introductions, Course Overview, Class Photo, Topic Presentation of Phenology and Delimited Site
-11:30am: Lunch & Breakout Mentor Groups
-Afternoon (12:15-3:30): Topic Presentations of Taxonomy & Nature Journaling, Q&A time

Pre-Class Assignments<\/strong>:
-Review\u00a0Student Handbook<\/a>\u00a0pp. 2-5 (Introduction to course and course expectations)
-Review Student Study Guides linked below

Bring to Class:<\/strong>
–Taxonomy Student Study Guide PDF<\/a>
–Taxonomy Creating A Dichotomous Key PDF<\/a>
–Taxonomy Template For Dichotomous Key Construction<\/a> (pdf version<\/a>)
–Taxonomy Glossary PDF<\/a>
–Nature Journaling Student Study Guide PDF<\/a>
–MMNP Nature Journaling Guide PDF<\/a> (we will print this for you!)<\/em>
–Delimited Site PDF<\/a>
-Notebook and writing implement(s)
-Plain copy paper or a journal or sketchbook<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Homework:<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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Due at this class:<\/strong>
\u25a2 None <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Taxonomy (due Jan 8th):<\/em>
\u25a2 Build a dichotomous key using the provided silverware photo<\/a>
\u25a2 Complete Taxonomy Topic Quiz
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Ongoing assignments<\/em>:
\u25a2 Delimited Site: Find a delimited site (by end of January) and begin observations as noted in Delimited Site PDF<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\u201cIf you do not know the names of things, the knowledge of them is lost, too.<\/em>\u201d ~Carl Linnaeus<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Week’s Topic:<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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Ecological Principles<\/a><\/mark><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Prepare for class:<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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Pre-Class Assignments<\/strong>:
-None

Bring to Class:<\/strong>
–Ecology Student Study Guide<\/a>
–Ecology Glossary PDF<\/a>
-Notebook and writing implement(s)
-Hand lens
-Ruler<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Homework:<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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Due at this class:<\/strong>
\u25a2 Silverware dichotomous key
\u25a2 Taxonomy Topic Quiz Completed
\u25a2 Delimited Site selected and observations started<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\u25a2 Delimited Site Observation assignment: after choosing and describing your site, describe a simple food web based on species or signs you observed at your site. Draw a simple food web and label at least one producer, consumer, and decomposer. Note the evidence for each of these roles.
\u25a2 Ecological Principles Topic Quiz (due Jan 22nd)<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Thursday, January 22nd<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cNever forget the trail, look ever for the track in the snow; it is the priceless, unimpeachable record of the creature\u2019s life and thought, in the oldest writing known on the earth.<\/em>\u201d ~Ernest Thompson Seton<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Week’s Topic:<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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Mammal Tracks & Signs<\/a><\/mark><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Pre-Class Assignments<\/strong>:
-None

Bring to Class:<\/strong>
–Mammals Tracks & Sign Student Study Guide\u00a0PDF <\/a>
-Mammal Tracks and Scat: Life-Size Pocket Guide\u00a0by Lynn Levine
-Scat Finder\u00a0booklet by Dorcas Miller
-Notebook and writing implement(s)
-Hand lens
-Ruler<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Homework:<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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Due at this class:<\/strong>
\u25a2 Delimited Site selected and observations started (if not already done so)<\/em>
\u25a2 Ecological Principles Topic Quiz Completed<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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To be assigned:<\/mark><\/strong>
Ongoing assignment begins:<\/em>
\u25a2 Mammal Tracks & Signs: Journal tracks and signs you find this winter as noted in the Mammal Tracks and Signs PDF<\/a> (due by end of February)
\u25a2 Mammal Tracks & Signs Topic Quiz (due Feb 7th)

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Saturday, February 7th<\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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“Everything on the earth leaves a story<\/em>” ~Tom Brown Jr.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mammal Tracks & Signs<\/a><\/mark><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Mammal Skulls & Scat<\/a><\/mark><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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This day will include the following:<\/strong>
-Morning (9:30-11:45): Tracking *Plan to be outside, in the cold! Please bring good traction! <\/strong>
-11:45am: Lunch
-Afternoon (12:15-3:30): Skulls, Scat, and Mammals *Note: we will be looking at mammals that have died and are frozen. We will provide masks and gloves.<\/strong>

Pre-Class Assignments<\/strong>:
-Review all the PDFs particularly the handout \u201cWhat You Can Learn From a Skull\u201d

Bring to Class:<\/strong>
–Mammals Tracks & Sign Student Study Guide\u00a0PDF <\/a>
-Mammal Tracks and Scat: Life-Size Pocket Guide\u00a0by Lynn Levine
-Scat Finder\u00a0booklet by Dorcas Miller
–Mammal Skulls & Scat Student Study Guide PDF<\/a>
-Maine Mammals Skull handout
–Attributes of Skulls Worksheet PDF<\/a> \u2013 print
–Skulls Identification Worksheet PDF<\/a> \u2013 print
–New Species Report<\/a> \u2013 print
–Owl Pellet Activity PDF<\/a> \u2013 print
–Discovery Box Homework PDF<\/a>
-Notebook and writing implement(s)
-Hand lens
-Ruler<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Homework:<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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Due at this class:<\/strong>
New observations for ongoing assignments:
\u25a2 Delimited Site observations
\u25a2 Phenology observations
\u25a2 Mammal Track observations<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Mammal Skulls & Signs <\/em>
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\u25a2 Mammal Skulls & Signs Topic Quiz<\/a>
\u25a2 Skulls ID Worksheet<\/a>
(due Feb 26th):<\/em>
\u25a2 Owl Pellet Dissection Activity<\/a>
\u25a2 Discovery Box identifications<\/a>

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Thursday, February 12th<\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cEven the tiniest of flowers can have the toughest roots.<\/em>\u201d~ Shannon Mullen<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Week’s Topic:<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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Volunteering<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Pre-Class Assignments<\/strong>:
-Read Volunteering section of Student Handbook

Bring to Class:<\/strong>
–Volunteer Student Study Guide (pdf)<\/a>
–Considerations for Leading Your First Nature Walk (pdf)<\/a>
<\/strong>-Notebook and writing implement(s)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Homework:<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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Due at this class:<\/strong>
\u25a2 Skulls ID Worksheet Completed
\u25a2 Mammal Skulls & Signs Topic Quiz Completed<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Volunteering:<\/em>
\u25a2 Review MMNP Mission and vision with respect to volunteering
\u25a2 Attend\/make a plan to attend an organized walk and provide a critique (prior to July)
\u25a2 Attend\/make a plan to attend an organized bird walk and provide a critique (prior to July)

Mammal Tracks & Signs<\/em> (due by end of Feb)<\/em>:
\u25a2 Complete winter observations

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Thursday, February 26th<\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cThe winter tree is a snowflake dressed in grace and bones, a simple miracle to behold on winter\u2019s lonely road.\u201d <\/em>~Angela Weiland-Crosby<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Week’s Topic:<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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Winter Trees<\/a><\/mark><\/strong>
Zoom Recording linked here<\/a>. (Sorry the first few minutes of the meeting was not recorded)

From Susan – “Check this out!”: Small Wonders: Winter Tree Bingo – Maine Audubon<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Pre-Class Assignments<\/strong>:
-Print the two PDFs on the study guide and review those as well as the vocabulary in the Study Guide.
-There is no separate Glossary for this topic.

Bring to Class:<\/strong>
–Winter Trees Student Study Guide PDF<\/a>
-Notebook and writing implement(s)
-Hand lens
-Forest Trees of Maine book
–Twig Terminology PDF<\/a>
–Tree Bark ID PDF<\/a> – print (black & white is fine)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Homework:<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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Due at this class:<\/strong>
\u25a2 Owl Pellet Dissection assignment
\u25a2 Discovery Box identifications answers sent to instructor
\u25a2 Plan for attending an organized walk
\u25a2 Plan for attending an bird walk
\u25a2 Final Mammal Track observations<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Winter Trees (due by Mar 12th):<\/em>
\u25a2 ID tree twigs in the field and collect 5 winter twig species. Sketch and label identifying characteristics.
\u25a2 Bark: observe 5 common deciduous trees and one white pine. Sketch the bark of each, describe the bark, label the tree species, ID the type of bark.
\u25a2 Develop a Personal Tree Guide on at least 5 trees, including characteristics for winter ID, bark, twigs, fruit present, shape of tree, location of the tree, etc.
\u25a2 Winter Trees Topic Quiz<\/a>

Ongoing assignment<\/em>:
\u25a2 Begin the Adopt a Tree exercise outlined in the Winter Trees PDF

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\u201cA bird does not sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song.\u201d <\/em>~Maya Angelou<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Birds<\/a> (Part 1)<\/mark><\/strong>
Zoom Recording linked here<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Pre-Class Assignments<\/strong>:
-Review Birds Glossary PDF<\/a> and Bird Respiration Mechanism PDF
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Bring to Class:<\/strong>
–Bird Student Study Guide PDF<\/a>
-Notebook, journal, and writing implement(s)
-Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America book
–Birds Glossary PDF<\/a>
–Bird Respiration Mechanism PDF<\/a>
–Hands On Birds PDF<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Homework:<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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New observations for additional ongoing assignments:
\u25a2 Delimited Site observations
\u25a2 Adopt a Tree observations<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Birds:<\/em>
\u25a2 Complete Bird Beaks Worksheet<\/a> (due 4\/9)
\u25a2 Bird Topic Quiz<\/a> (due 4\/9)
\u25a2 Complete a brief report for two birding outings: a summer birding trip (prior to July) and a fall birding trip (prior to Sept)
\u25a2 Ongoing assignment <\/em>– ID 10 species of birds in the field (can work together): note the date, time, location, try to sketch the bird, or take a photo. Add the season of the year the bird is in Maine, preferred habitat, any behavior clues to ID, field marks and voice.

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Winter Trees<\/a><\/mark><\/strong>
From Susan – “Check this out!”: Small Wonders: Winter Tree Bingo – Maine Audubon<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Winter Botany<\/a><\/strong><\/mark>
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This class has been moved to zoom – 9am-12:15pm.<\/mark><\/strong> Watch the recording here!<\/a><\/strong>
For Winter Trees – material related to bark will be covered in the summer
For Winter Botany – material related to fruiting structures will be covered at a future field class

Pre-Class Assignments<\/strong>:
-Read page 11-18 (Introduction) and 46-57 (Plant Families) in Wildflowers of New England
-Read pages 1-5 in\u00a0Winter Weed Finder
-Print the Plant Family Diagrams\u00a0PDF<\/a> for class and review the 7 families listed in Learning Goal #1

Bring to Class:<\/strong>
–Winter Trees Student Study Guide PDF<\/a>
-Forest Trees of Maine book
–Twig Terminology PDF<\/a>
–Tree Bark ID PDF<\/a> – print (black & white is fine)

–Winter Botany Student Study Guide PDF<\/a>
–Plant Family Diagrams pdf<\/a>
–Perfect Flower Handout pdf<\/a>
-Two twigs
-Either a tulip or a lily along with a sharp knife, razor blade, scalpel<\/strong>
-Wildflowers of New England book by Ted Elliman
-Winter Weed Finder by Dorcas S Miller
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Homework:<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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Due at this class:<\/strong> Nothing specific is due at this class however you have previous assignments you should be working on:
Winter Tree HW (due 3\/26):<\/em>
\u25a2 Tree characteristics sketches and descriptions
\u25a2 Winter Trees Quiz
\u25a2 Adopt a Tree exercise started
and Bird HW (due 4\/9):<\/em>
\u25a2 Bird Beaks Worksheet
\u25a2 Bird Topic Quiz
\u25a2 Bird ID observations started<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Winter Botany:<\/em>
\u25a2 Winter Botany Topic Quiz<\/a> (for now don’t worry about question 4)

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Birds <\/a>(Part 2)<\/mark><\/strong>
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Pre-Class Assignments<\/strong>:
-Follow ups from Birds (Part 1) last week

Bring to Class:<\/strong>
–Bird Student Study Guide PDF<\/a>
-Notebook, journal, and writing implement(s)
-Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America book
–Birds Glossary PDF<\/a>
–Bird Respiration Mechanism PDF<\/a>
–Hands On Birds PDF<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Due at this class:<\/strong>
\u25a2 Tree characteristics sketches and descriptions
\u25a2 Winter Trees Quiz Completed
\u25a2 Adopt a Tree exercise started
\u25a2 Winter Botany Topic Quiz Completed<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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To be assigned:<\/mark><\/strong>
\u25a2 Nothing new to be assigned! Please review previous assignments, ensure you are staying on task with assignments ongoing!<\/strong>

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Vernal Pools<\/a><\/mark><\/strong>
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Pre-Class Assignments<\/strong>:
-Read\u00a0Vernal Pool Animals\u00a0PDF<\/a>
–Review\u00a0Maine Vernal Pool Indicator Species\u00a0PDF<\/a>
-Read pp. 1-9 in Leo P. Kenney and Matthew R. Burne. 2009. A Field Guide to the Animals of Vernal Pools. Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program.

Bring to Class:<\/strong>
–Vernal Pools Student Study Guide PDF<\/a>
–Vernal Pool Animals PDF<\/a>
–Review\u00a0Maine Vernal Pool Indicator Species\u00a0PDF<\/a>
-Hand lens
-Ruler
-Writing Implements and Paper\/Journal
-Leo P. Kenney and Matthew R. Burne. 2009. A Field Guide to the Animals of Vernal Pools. Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u25a2 Bird Beaks Worksheet
\u25a2 Bird Topic Quiz Completed

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\u25a2 Delimited Site observations
\u25a2 Adopt a Tree observations
\u25a2 Bird ID observations<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Vernal Pools (due Apr 23rd unless noted):<\/em>
\u25a2 Observe a vernal pool over the course of 3 weeks, describe its life cycle based upon learning in class and supplemental resources (due May 2nd)
\u25a2 Sketch and label 4 vernal pool indicator species. If possible do this on site.
\u25a2 Vernal Pool Topic Quiz<\/a>

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Pre-Class Assignments<\/strong>:
-Prepare for hands-on bird specimens activity
-Winter Weed Finder by Dorcas Miller – READ pages 1-5 and browse through the remainder of the book.
-Review the Glossary (pp. 445-6) in Malcolm L. Hunter, Jr., Trevor B. Persons, Aram J. K. Calhoun, Phillip G. deMaynadier, and Derek T. Yorks. 2025. Maine Amphibians and Reptiles, 3rd edition. University of Maine Press
-Read introductory material (pp. 9-65) in Malcolm L. Hunter, Jr., Trevor B. Persons, Aram J. K. Calhoun, Phillip G. deMaynadier, and Derek T. Yorks. 2025. Maine Amphibians and Reptiles, 3rd edition. University of Maine Press
-Listen to frog calls at Calls of Frogs and Toads of the Northeast<\/a>

Bring to Class:<\/strong>
*PLEASE BRING BACK YOUR DISCOVERY BOX!<\/mark>
-Binoculars, hand lens, ruler
-Notebook, journal, and writing implement(s)
-Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America book
–Herps Student Study Guide PDF<\/a>
-Malcolm L. Hunter, Jr., Trevor B. Persons, Aram J. K. Calhoun, Phillip G. deMaynadier, and Derek T. Yorks. 2025. Maine Amphibians and Reptiles, 3rd edition. University of Maine Press
-Dorcas Miller handouts:
\u25cb Identifying Snake By Its Skin handout
\u25cb Maine Turtles Chart handout
–Lab Activities-Maine Herps PDF <\/a>
–Lab Activity-Snakes Of Maine PDF <\/a>
–Snakes in Maine PDF<\/a>
-Winter Weed Finder by Dorcas Miller
–Bird Respiration Mechanism PDF<\/a>
-Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America book
–HOB Handout<\/a> & Revised Bills\/Feet Page<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Herps (due Apr 23rd):<\/em>
\u25a2 Answer study questions
\u25a2 Sketch and label the unique physical characteristics and habitat of\u00a0TWO of EACH\u00a0<\/strong>of the following native Maine herps: snakes, turtles, frogs, salamanders (8 species – include common and scientific names.) Ideally, sketch from observations in the field. Selections must not be vernal pool indicator species.
\u25a2 Complete Herp Topic Quiz<\/a>
Winter Weeds (due May 2nd)<\/em>:
\u25a2 Collect 5 fruiting structures, sketch them in your journal and add the additional information noted in the Winter Botany PDF

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-Ted Elliman and Native Plant Trust. 2016. Wildflowers of New England. Timber Press. READ pages 11-25 (Some of this\u2013pp. 11-18\u2013 was originally assigned in Winter Botany) and examine the diagrams on the inside front and back covers.
-Review your notes, vocabulary, and handouts from Winter Botany.
-Review Flower Traits slideshow here: https:\/\/learn.genetics.utah.edu\/content\/flowers\/flowertraits\/<\/a>
-Play matching game here: https:\/\/learn.genetics.utah.edu\/content\/flowers\/matchflowerpollinator\/<\/a>

Bring to Class:<\/strong>
–Wildflower Student Study Guide PDF<\/a>
-Notebook and writing implement(s)
-Ted Elliman and Native Plant Trust. 2016. Wildflowers of New England. Timber Press
-Hand lens and ruler
–Plant Families PDF<\/a> (from Winter Botany)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u25a2 Vernal Pool indicator species sketches and label 4 vernal pool indicator species. If possible do this on site.
\u25a2 Vernal Pool Topic Quiz Completed
\u25a2 Herp study questions
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Wildflowers:<\/em>
\u25a2 Ongoing assignment – Identify a minimum of 50 wildflowers. Record the following information: common name, scientific name, plant family, key characteristics for identification, date, habitat. Discuss the format of this homework with your mentor.
\u25a2 Sketch at least 5 of the wildflowers you identify. Ideally sketch from observations in the field. Represent several different families

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<\/strong>\u25a2 Complete vernal pool observations

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