Did you know the Midwest is one of the most biodiverse places on Earth for freshwater mussels? Join us to dive into the strange-but-true world of these often-overlooked aquatic creatures. You will learn about their fascinating biology, why they matter, and how to identify them.
Andrew Rutter, Director of the Baker University Wetlands & Discovery Center, will guide us through mussel anatomy, life cycles, and their ecological and economic importance. Then, we will put our new knowledge to action with hands-on identification practice using a variety of native mussel shells, field guides, and other resources. Feel free to bring your own shells if you would like help identifying them.
Get ready to fall in love with these hidden gems of our rivers!
๐ช๐ต๐ฒ๐ป: Wednesday, August 27, 6:30โ8:30 p.m. (we may wrap up a bit early)
๐ช๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ: KU Field Station, Armitage Education Center, 350 Wild Horse Road, Lawrence, KS 66044
๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด: A mug for tea or coffee and your curiosity!
๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ: email Wendy (
d2VuZHlob2xtYW4gfCBrdSAhIGVkdQ==). Space is limited!
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