Copyright 1994 to 2003 by the Regents of the University of California, all rights reserved. en-us http://bnhm.berkeley.edu/ Berkeley Natural History Museums Mon, 22 Sep 2003 22:13:00 PST jdeck@socrates.berkeley.edu Sat, 06 Jan 2007 23:55:02 PST http://www.uow.edu.au/conferences/MOLLUSCS06/ UCMP grad student Becky Williams received the Best Student Paper award at the Malacological Society of Australasia's Molluscs 2006 conference in December. The paper, entitled "Chemical defense in hatchlings of the Blue-ringed Octopus Hapalochlaena lunulata", was co-authored with former UCMP grad student Crissy Huffard, and UCMP Director Roy Caldwell. http://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu Bed Preparation and Transplanting with demonstration Harvesting techniques for maximum production Summer Care http://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu Treat yourself to an afternoon of art in the Garden. Develop simple pen and ink skills to capture the flora and fauna of your travels and hikes. East Bay artist Karen LeGault, will share her unique East-West fusion style of painting and offer a lesson in "drawing on the run". With a little guidance, you may be surprised at what you are able to draw! http://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu Seed Propagation with demonstration Year-round Sustainable Garden Planning Companion Planting Building Flats Soil Testing http://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu Join Tea Expert and director of tance Winnie Yu to learn about the horticultural and cultural history of Tea. First discovered some 4700 years ago, Tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world, next to water. Little however is known about tea in the U.S., as most of the best teas never make its way here. A slideshow presentation will be followed by a tasting of several rare and delicious teas. http://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu Lean about the history symbolism and cultural significance of the rose just in time for Valentine's Day. Garden of Old Roses horticulturist Peter Klement will share his experience with roses. A light rose reception with rose tea and other rose-infused snacks will follow the presentation. http://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu Introduction to Biointensive principles and history Compost with a demonstration Garden Layout and Design Tools Resources http://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu Make bracelets glittering with Garden flare! Learn about leaves and how to make them into useful crafts. Join Garden Staff to make fun and educational crafts that help ease the rainy day blues. Children will create origami pots used to begin seeding summer vegetables that they can plant in their home gardens. http://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu/program/index.shtml#cactisucculent Learn about cactus and succulent gardening in the Bay Area--from large outdoor plantings to indoor window sill gardens. Join Arid House horticulturist Bryan Gim, expert on cacti and succulents, to discuss soil recipes, plant choices for outdoor landscaping and indoor collections, pest control, watering, and spine removal. A slideshow presentation will be followed by an exclusive tour of the Arid House. http://bnhm.berkeley.edu/ http://ucjeps.berkeley.edu/workshops/ The first part of the class will include a tour of the MVZ and an overview of museum philosophy and the importance of specimens - why we collect, prepare, and curate specimens. We will highlight some past uses of the collection and feature current research projects in the museum. We will also review the details involved in getting and keeping vertebrate study skins, such as permitting issues, record keeping, archiving specimens, and pest control. Our instructors, who have a combined catalogue of over 1,842 specimens, will demonstrate protocol for preparing a bird and a mammal study skin. Participants will be provided with a specimen and have up to one full day to prepare a study specimen of their own. Pre-registration is required. Course fee $175/$200 includes materials for preparing one specimen. http://ucjeps.berkeley.edu/workshops/ Lyme disease is a puzzling disease that infects unknown numbers of Californians each year. Topics to be addressed include how it persists in natural systems and transfers itself to infect humans, how it is diagnosed, how clinical trials are run for approved treatments, and why the disease can be difficult to diagnose and treat. This workshop will include background information on the disease and will combine lecture, case-history presentations, and moderated discussion to further explore this contentious issue. Pre-registration is required. Course fee $125/$150 http://ucjeps.berkeley.edu/workshops/ Topics will include an introduction to mycorrhizae, their ecology and biology, and how changes in the environment affect their association and abundance. We'll also be treated to an introduction in basic mushroom identification skills and anecdotes, traditions, and recipes of Italian mushroom dishes. We are pleased to offer this new series in cooperation with the museums that make up the Berkeley Natural History Museum (BNHM). The topics have come from suggestions taken during our botanical workshops. On behalf of BNHM, we hope you find our new series intriguing! Pre-registration is required. Course fee $350/$375 includes field station and lodging fees and meals for the duration of the workshop. Lodging is in double-occupancy rooms with twin or double beds. http://ucjeps.berkeley.edu/workshops/ During this comprehensive workshop, participants will spend day one learning, through lecture and discussion, about the environmental history of tanoak. Participants will also get an update on its current status and explore current research specific to tanoak and the pathogen causing sudden oak death (SOD). We will spend the second day in the field, joined by forester Michael Swezy of Marin Municipal Water District to witness the effect of the SOD outbreak on tanoaks on the Bolinas Ridge area as well as other sites in Marin County. Pre-registrtaion is required. Course fee $225/$250 includes refreshment breaks on Saturday and transportation and a sack lunch for Sunday's field trip. http://ucjeps.berkeley.edu/workshops/ At least 411 plant species are found in Great Basin National Park in the South Snake Range of Nevada. Of these species, at least 13 are sensitive and four are narrow endemics (Primula nevadensis, Jamesia tetrapetala, Silene nachlingerae, and Eriogonum holmgrenii). The plants serve as important habitat for the region's wildlife species and are also interesting and beautiful in their own right. Join us for this special trip to another of Nevada's jewels to discover the rich flora and explore the unique adaptations some plants have evolved for thriving in such a harsh and varied system. Pre-registration is required. Course fee $450/$475 includes campground fees, meals, and transportation for the duration of the workshop. Lodging is in a primitive campground with pit-toilets and stored water.