Pacific NW Ecology

2018 Travel Dates: July 5 to July 15  

For more information email or stop by:

• Dr Alison Wallace - Hagen Hall room 407P
• E-mail
• Dr Steve Lindaas - Hagen Hall room 307G
• E-mail

Course Documents: 

• Course Syllabus
• Itinerary
• Travel Route
• Application (Word Doc) - You need to have instructor permission to register for this course.
  
  

Course Recruitment:

• Flier (1 of 8)
• Slideshow

Sample Course Material: D2L has actual course readings as both PDF and links to multimedia resources

• The Natural History of Puget Sound Country by A.R. Kruckeberg (1991) – Chapters 1 (Introduction)
• A Naturalist’s Seashore Guide by G.J. Bruscha and R.C. Bruscha (1978) – Chapter III (“Ecology of the Seashore”)
• Living Planet Report 2006 – World Wildlife Fund
• Assorted newspaper articles and short reports found in course packet
• Additional updated material as relevant.

 

The Hoh rainforest is a diverse ecosystem. It is unique since most old-growth forests have been harvested. We can not fully re-create this system and have much still to learn. We need to conserve this system for future generations. It is easy to be overwhelmed by such a task. However, we have a great capacity to effect change - when there is a will. If you do get down, just remember... don't worry, be happy!

Speaking of no worries... here is a nice video showing a banana slug in action.