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Jocassee Wild Naturalist Program

Jocassee Wild Naturalist Program

Have you ever wished to go further and deeper into the study of the Jocassee Gorges? This program allows you to do just that. Ten core courses and four elective recreational requirements are available, so study what interests you most, or take eight core classes and one elective to become a certified Jocassee Naturalist. The Jocassee Wild Naturalist Program allows you to take your time, learning and playing in the Gorges. Since learning never ends, advanced classes are available upon completion of the core courses.

 
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Course Outline

Jocassee Lake Tours is excited to present the Jocassee Wild Naturalist program! Join us in becoming lifelong Jocassee Gorges students. This certificate program will take you further up and further in to the Jocassee Gorges, gaining deeper knowledge of what makes this place so spectacular and how we can work together to conserve it. Alongside expert instructors and with enriching field experiences, participants will explore geology, ecology, natural history, and much more. Ten core classes and four elective recreational classes will be offered within the year, with the flexibility to finish in one year or multiple years. Advanced classes in specialized subjects, such as Ferns, Lichens, and Seasonal Birding will be added for those who complete the certificate and still want to learn more.

 

To complete the Jocassee Wild Naturalist Program participants are required to take eight core classes and one recreational elective. These classes will set a solid foundation for everything Gorges and are guaranteed to leave you wanting to know still more!

 

THE JOCASSEE WILD NATURALIST INTRODUCTION CLASS IS A REQUIRED PREREQUISITE TO THE PROGRAM.

 
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Core Classes 2022-23

Introduction to the Jocassee Wild Naturalist Program:  September 6, 10:00am-2pm

  • Stream and Lake Ecology of the Jocassee Gorges: Dr. John Hains, Clemson University
  • Wild Life of the Jocassee Gorges: Dr. Rocky Nation, Anderson University
  • Seasons of the Jocassee Gorges - Fall: Patricia Kyzer, Wild Oaks Academy
  • History of the Jocassee Gorges: Sheryl White, Oconee County SC historian
  • Geology/Climatology of the Jocassee Gorges: Dr. Bill Ranson, Furman University
  • Climate, Weather, and Watersheds of the Jocassee Gorges: Hope Mizzell, SC-DNR Climatologist
  • Spring Wildflowers and Native Plant Communities of the Jocassee Gorges: Keith Bradley, SC-DNR Botanist
  • Flora of the Jocassee Gorges, with an emphasis on rare and noteworthy species: Dr. Alan Weakley, UNC Herbarium
  • Seasons of the Jocassee Gorges - Spring: Patricia Kyzer, Wild Oaks Academy
  • Fire in the Jocassee Gorges - History and Ecology: Dr. Don Hagan, Clemson University

Electives

  • Fly Fishing, Zach Maddox: Jocassee Lake Tours fishing guide
  • Hiking the Foothills Trail: Heyward Douglass
  • Foraging and Earth Skills: Dan Whitten
  • Kayaking Lake Jocassee: Kerry McKenzie and David White

 
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