Schedule of Non-Credit Courses - Flathead Valley Community College

Glacier
Nature Photography in Glacier National Park
September 3 - 6, 2008 - Wednesday – Saturday
Rick Sheremeta, ME, P.E.
This course teaches not only basic photographic skill, but will allow
seasoned photographers to hone the skills they already possess.
We start out with classroom presentations and discussions. That
knowledge will then be applied photographing the spectacular
scenery and majestic wildlife of Glacier National Park. You will
learn how to get the most out of your equipment, how to create
great compositions, techniques to achieve proper exposure,
and effective use of natural lighting. This course is perfect for
photography enthusiasts, from beginner to intermediate skill
levels.
Edible and Useful Plants: Bark, Berries and Roots
September 13-14, 2008 - Saturday –Sunday
Heather Nuck-Culbreth, B.S.
Envelop yourself in the natural world where you can nibble on
native berries, sip root tea, use plant materials to make your own
rope and create natural dyes. This two day class will teach you
how to identify, use and experiment with some of our local plant
foods and raw materials. We will be making plant fiber cordage
(rope), learn how to use natural dyes to color our cordage, and
sample delicacies like lodge pole syrup and dandelion root coffee.
All harvesting will be done outside of the Park.
Landscapes in Watercolor
September 20-21, 2008 - Saturday-Sunday
Grayce Holzheimer, M.F.A.
For decades, landscape painters have been inspired by Glacier
National Park’s peaks, forests and meadows. Capture the essence
of this majestic landscape and develop a deeper connection to it
through watercolor. We’ll hike to easily accessible scenic locations
and experiments with graduated washes, wet-on-wet and dry-brush
techniques, learn composition, color theory and color mixing.
Beginning and intermediate watercolorists are welcome and students
will have ample opportunities for one-on-one instruction.
Autumn in Glacier: A Season of Change
September 27, 2008 – Saturday
Ellen Horowitz, B.S.
Hiking through the golden aspen glades and meadows to the wind
battered forests, we’ll become more aware of the lighting, colors
and scents that distinguish this season from the others. Firebrand
Pass (up to eight miles round trip with 1,000 feet elevation
gain) offers subtle wildlife signs and illustrates the activities of
animals as they prepare for Glacier’s long winter. This is a great
opportunity for one last, late season hike before you, too, prepare
for winter.
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Fa l l 2008 Fi e l d co u r s e s
For more information or to register,
www.glacierinstitute.org
Tel: (406) 755-1211 Fax: (406) 755-7154
P.O. Box 1887, 137 Main Street,
Kalispell, MT 59903
Fall Mushroom Foray
September 27-28, 2008 - Saturday – Sunday
Larry Evans, B.S.
Feast your eyes and your palate on the rich diversity of fungi that
appear as if by magic in our woodlands and meadows in the fall.
Join us for this thorough introduction to the enormous number of
fungi and their role in the northern Rockies ecosystem as the source
of nutrition for the entire forest. Fall mushroom species are as
diverse as the many shades of fall leaves, and include such gourmet
natives as shaggy manes, puffballs and an assortment of boletes.
We will begin learning how to use a botanical key to identify fungi,
and then venture into prime mushroom habitat, taking short hikes to
seek out many of our local species. You will gain a foothold into the
crucial skill of discerning between edible and poisonous mushrooms
in the field. Those familiar with mushrooms outside of the northern
Rockies will discover a plethora of new species that are unique to
this area. Beginning and experienced mushroom lovers welcome.
All collection will take place in the Flathead National Forest.
Wilderness First Responder
October 5-13 – Sunday – Monday
Aerie School of Backcountry Medicine
Based on a curriculum that meets the national standards for First
Responder with additional protocols for extended care situations,
this 72 hour course is the standard wilderness medicine course
for many outdoor organizations’ supervisors. You will learn
through lecture and hands on emergency scenarios how to respond
to wounds, fractures, dislocations, and other injuries as well as
illnesses. Emphasis is placed on prevention and decision making.
This course is ideal for anyone who works or recreates in the
backcountry. To register please visit www.aeriemed.com.
Cattail, Pine Needle and Willow Basket Weaving
November 7-9, Friday evening – Sunday
Patricia Fialcowitz, B.F.A.
Basketry is one of the oldest known crafts, providing inspiration
for both pottery and cloth weaving. Join us as we follow the basket
making process from identification and harvesting of several types
of materials to the creation of beautiful baskets. You will learn the
simple and elegant techniques of plaiting, twining and coiling.
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“le a r n i n G Go n e Wi l d” ad v e n T u r e!
We also have custom programs available for a
personal experience.
For more information or to register,
www.glacierinstitute.org
Tel: (406) 755-1211 Fax: (406) 755-7154
P.O. Box 1887, 137 Main Street, Kalispell, MT 59903
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