Plant Identification: Tools and Techniques for Identifying Native and Naturalized Plants in the Mid-Atlantic Region

This course provides an in-depth overview of the tools and techniques used by botanists to identify plants to the species level, with a strong emphasis on family characteristics. Attendees will learn how to use the diversity of resources available – including field guides, apps, AI, and technical manuals – to answer the question: “What is that species?” More importantly, they will learn how to use