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2026 Field-Based Training Sessions

Target Audience:

Anyone new to prairie plant identification or those who need a refresher who want a hands-on, 1 ½ day basics course in identifying grasses and wildflowers.

Plant Identification 101

Registration and Costs:

  • Early Bird Registration - $325.00

    • Register by June 1, 2026

  • Regular Registration - $350.00

    • Register by June 15, 2026

All registrations are final; no refunds will be issued unless the class is cancelled.

If you have missed the registration deadline, contact Cami (camidixon@meaowlarkenv.com) to see whether space is available for your session of interest.

Description:

This session provides an overview of North Dakota’s grassland plants along with practical tips and techniques for identifying key species and commonly encountered plants. The training includes hands‑on, field‑based learning in small groups to help participants build confidence and skill in plant identification.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Participants will receive an overall introduction to grasslands of North Dakota.

  2. Participants will learn to identify the most common non-native grasses and forbs.

  3. Participants will be introduced to more than 10 native grasses and several native wildflowers.

  4. Participants will build confidence in applying plant identification skills in the field

Dates & Locations:

  • Dickinson (Exact Location TBD), June 24-25, 2026

  • Denhoff (Ducks Unlimited - Coteau Ranch), June 30 - July 1, 2026

  • Spiritwood (Audubon Great Plains - Brigham Sanctuary), July 8-9, 2026

  • Watford City (Exact Location TBD), July 15-16, 2026

  • Bismarck (Exact Location TBD), July 21-22, 2026

Note: Sessions will start at 9:00 a.m. on the first day and end at 4:30 p.m. Sessions will start at 8:00 a.m. on the second day and end at 12:00 p.m.

Session Instructor:

Cami recently retired from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service after 27 years of federal service, most of it with the National Wildlife Refuge System. She has worked in grassland ecology since 1997 and is widely recognized across North Dakota for her knowledge of prairie conservation and plant communities. Over the course of her career, she has been part of more than 20 peer‑reviewed publications focused on grasslands and wetlands.

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Do you have other training needs (e.g., plant monitoring methods)or questions, contact camidixon@meadowlarkenv.com.