Wildflowers of the Chugach
Chugach National Forest
July 10-11, 2010
$205 (10% member discount)

Meander through the Chugach National Forest with wildflower expert and author Verna Pratt. Explore the diverse adaptations of flora rooted in the valleys, slopes, bog and rainforest. Observe plant characteristics, classification, and adaptations when wildflowers are at their peak in the Chugach Mountains - including locations such as Bryon Glacier, Girdwood, and Turnagain Arm Pass. Verna Pratt is the author of Field Guide to Alaskan Wildflowers and Wildflowers of Denali National Park.

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Accreditation
The University of Alaska Anchorage offers one professional development credit (level 500) for an additional $69 fee. The 10% member discount does not apply to the credit fees.

Course Details
Participants meet at the Begich, Boggs Visitor Center in Portage Valley, approximately 50 miles south of Anchorage. This course meets from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm each day, and participants will be asked to carpool to site visits (sites may be as much as 20 miles apart). A bag lunch is provided each day, but lodging is not included in the course fee. Field Seminars are active learning experiences. Participants must be capable walkers, in good health, and equipped for sudden changes in weather. This course includes up to five miles of hiking and/or 1,500 foot elevation gain per day, over uneven terrain.

Questions?
If you have questions about this particular course, please contact Alaska Geographic by email or by calling (907) 733-2896. Click here for additional information, including alternative ways to register and the cancellation policy.

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