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Introduction to Grasses at University of Arizona Herbarium

Friday, October 9, 2026 · 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM MST

University of Arizona Herbarium, Herring Hall · Oro Valley, AZ

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Workshop Offering – Introduction to the Grasses The “Grass Class” is a two-day workshop jointly sponsored by the Arizona Native Plant Society and the University of Arizona Herbarium. This year’s workshop will take place on October 9 and October 16, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM at the Herbarium on the U of A Campus. Enrollment is limited to 20 people, and the charge is $40.00. This class is intended for botanists and natural resources practitioners who have a need to identify grasses in their work, and for serious amateurs who want to extend their botanical skills. You will learn the basic biology and morphology of grasses and will put that knowledge to work identifying living specimens of some representative local grasses. You will practice using a dichotomous key for grass ID, and will be introduced to resources to help you expand your knowledge of these essential plants. Registration is first-come, first-served. To register, email to Doug Ripley at jdougripley@gmail.com . Following your registration we will send you more details on how to pay the course fee, class location, course outline, a nd other miscellaneous details.

Event details

Date and time
Friday, October 9, 2026 · 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM MST
Venue
University of Arizona Herbarium, Herring Hall · Oro Valley, AZ
Category
Education
Cost
Cost not stated
Age guidance
Age guidance not specified
Format
In person
Last verified
October 6, 2026

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Wheelchair: Not stated

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