Plant Identification Field Training

In this field-based training, participants will practice identifying herbaceous plants that typically occur in native habitat plantings for pollinators and other wildlife. Participants will be asked to train each other on how to identify at least one wildflower species, using language and tips that would be helpful for the landowners or stakeholders with whom they typically work. We will also use seed mixes for three different habitat plantings to evaluate which species have established after three, four, and five years post planting. There will be opportunities to test knowledge gained throughout the day with quizzes and discussion. Pollinator identification and grassland management practices will be discussed throughout the field day, as well.