Join naturalist James Dake and Master Gardeners Association of Northwest Michigan for a zoom presentation on the topic of Northern Michigan Sedges.  In wetland environments sedges are some of the most numerous and common plants, but may be overlooked because they can be difficult to identify. Taking the time to slow down to look at them closely, you find they are quite attractive and simple to identify. This class will walk you through a variety of wetland communities as we learn some of the most common sedges you are likely to encounter in Northern Michigan. 

About Your Speaker: James Dake

Since 2014, James has served as the Education Director of Grass River Natural Area, overseeing GRNA public programs, school programs, camps, kayak tours, interpretive exhibits and publications.  James studied science education at Central Michigan University and Western Michigan University, holding an M.A. in Science Education. He authored a field guide of the flora and fauna of the Finger Lakes Region using his own photography, and he is the author of Grass River's Field Guide to Northwest Michigan. Along with teaching outdoors, his passions are backpacking, biking, photography, art, writing, and music.