Sedges: Field Identification & Ecology

Thursday, June 13, 2024, 9 a.m. – noon 

$49/$62 | Classroom 1, Learning Center   

Sedges: field identification and ecology

Discover the world of Carex in the Chicago region. Learn how to identify sedges using a dichotomous key, characteristics of sedges, and the natural habitats where they are found. After learning ways to identify these versatile plants, we will explore the McDonald Woods, which is home to many Carex species. Dress for the weather.

Jim Jabcon, ecologist, Chicago Botanic Garden