Hastings Natural History Reservation

25 Jan, 06 AM - 27 Jan, 04 AM

We will be studying Arctostaphylos. Workshop description: Species of Arctostaphylos (family Ericaceae, subfamily Arbutoideae) are commonly known as manzanitas in California. The genus has a high degree of endemism and some 80+ taxa are found here, with several species extending out of the California Floristic Province, including the circumboreal A. uva-ursi. Species range from small, prostrate, woody plants to tree-size forms; all are evergreen. Manzanitas are important members of a number of plant communities, especially chaparral. A group considered difficult by many people, manzanitas can be identified by (and appreciated for) their morphological and ecological differentiation. The class will focus on key taxonomic characters during the first day, as well as some background on manzanita evolution, distribution patterns, and ecology. Fresh material from different species will be used. The second day will involve a field trip to several different habitats, learning to identify species by features available, as well as gaining new insights on their ecological and evolutionary patterns. Instructors: Tom Parker (SF State) and Michael Vasey (UCSC)

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Jepson Workshop: Arctostaphylos

k_12_instructor - University of California, Berkeley

Reservation Members(s)

Jeanne Marie Acceturo Jan 25 - 27, 2013 (3 days)
Michael Vasey Jan 25 - 27, 2013 (3 days)
Virgil Parker Jan 25 - 27, 2013 (3 days)
Group of 15 Other Jan 25 - 27, 2013 (3 days)

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Fanny Arnold Conference Room 1 Jan 25 - 26, 2013
Ranch House 15 Jan 25 - 27, 2013
Red House #1 1 Jan 25 - 27, 2013
Hastings Cabin 2 Jan 25 - 27, 2013