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Mixing and Mingling with Myxomycetes: The Slime Molds of the Big Thicket
Become a Citizen Scientist with this 2-day workshop or attend just for the fun of learning something new about the misunderstood and mysterious Myxomycetes/Slime Molds of Big Thicket National Preserve! Workshop led Katherine (Katie) Winsett, PhD student, University of Arkansas
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May 22, 2010 09:00 AM
to May 23, 2010 02:00 PM |
| Where | Field Research Station, 16890 FM 770, Saratoga, TX 77585 |
| Contact Name | Linda Brindle |
| Contact Phone | 936-274-1181 |
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Day 1 will be an introduction to the organisms at the Field Station. We will discuss the biology, common species, and how to collect in the field. Included will be a discussion of the best books, guides and web resources for identifying. After lunch, we will go out in the field for a field discussion of where and how to look for myxos.
Day 2 will start in the lab identifying any field collections and continuing with a slightly more advanced discussion of identification. Most of the day will be spent at another field site.
Materials to bring: sack lunch (both days), pocket knife, notebook and pen/pencil, one-layer tackle box (as seen in photo), hand lens or magnifying glass [all of these items are optional, but will make your trip more enjoyable and productive---especially the lunch]
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