ERS 283 Ontario Natural History 2019 field course saw 16 students living up in Cabot Head, Ontario for an immersive nine-day field course experience.
Exploring the Bruce Peninsula ecosystem brought everything from a glimpse of the endangered Massasauga Rattlesnake to the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets that anyone could ask for. A definite highlight was visiting the site of a rare flower species expecting to find one or two individuals, and instead being greeted by a full bloom of hundreds of flowers in the morning light. From pollinators to water snakes, orchids to warblers, Ontario Natural History: Species and Patterns is a once in a lifetime experience and a crash course in the marvels of the natural world.
Student Quotes:
“I recommend this course to everyone I meet”
“I learned so much from this course. I learned not only bird calls and insect ID, but also how to key plants, conduct research, and write reports. I have learned so most useful knowledge that I will definitely take forward in my academic and professional career”
