Beginners Plant ID for Wetland Delineation
Course Overview
This is a one-day field course designed for individuals new to plant identification necessary for conducting wetland delineations. Basic terminology critical to plant identification will be covered. This course is an excellent add-on for our Basic Wetland Delineation course. Once you learn delineation, the best way to increase your efficiency is to learn to rapidly identify plants in the field.
Focus will be on the plant species that are most commonly dominant and/or indicative of wetland boundaries in the region the course is offered. Guidance for further training, field guides, floras, and online resources will be discussed.
8 contact hours.
Tuition cost: $325.00
COVID-19 Precautions
In light of state and national COVID-19 guidelines, WTI has developed plans to provide the safest possible field course environment while adhering to social distancing recommendations. All participants must read, sign, and return our Participant Guidelines and COVID-19 Liability Waiver Form before the start date of your course in order to participate. If you are unable to do this, you will not be allowed to participate in the field course. All WTI course dates will continue to be contingent on CDC and State recommendations related to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements.
Your Course Includes
Field Identification
Participants will be introduced to identification of plant species commonly encountered around the boundaries of wetland types within the region where the course is presented.
Printed Lecture Notes
All participants receive printed notes with useful background information and definitions of basic botanical terms.
Instructor interaction
WTI instructors are available to answer specific questions during and after your course.
Frequently asked Questions
Where is the specific location or venue for the course?
We finalize specific logistics once a course has reached minimum enrollment and is officially “confirmed.” Once confirmed, all registered participants will be notified of specific details so travel and other arrangements can be made as needed.
Does this course have any certificates?
You will receive a certificate of completion with instructional contact hours documented once you have completed all course requirements (i.e. online lectures, field practicum, discussion forum participation).
Register Now by Course Location
Dates and Location options for Beginners Plant Identification:
| Dates | Locations | Register by Location |
| May 5, 2025 | San Diego, CA | REGISTER NOW |
| May 30, 2025 | Sacramento, CA | REGISTER NOW |
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Course Objectives and Agenda
This 1-day in-person course designed for individuals new to plant identification necessary for conducting wetland delineations. Basic terminology critical to plant identification will be covered. The learning objectives of the course will be for the student to gain basic familiarity with terms and structural features necessary for plant identification and to be exposed to 40-50 species commonly encountered in practical wetland delineation work.
The following is an outline of a typical course agenda. Specific times and topics are subject to change.
| 8 – 9 am | Convene class for introductions, safety lecture, and introduction to the basics of plant identification, collecting and preserving plant specimens, and the use of field guides and floras |
| 9am – 12pm | Field site visits, Observe and identify plants |
| 12 – 1pm | Stop en route for lunch on your own (not included in cost of course) |
| 1 – 5pm | Continue field site visits; Observe and identify plants |
| 5pm | Adjourn |