Room is still available in this class - DEADLINE IS WED. APRIL 8. Call Tacoma Nature Center (253) 591-6439. The Art & Nature of Native Plants - Spring Class This field-based class brings together the natural world and the artist's perspective. Native plant specialist, Mary Sue Gee, will provide hands-on instruction in identification and ecological relationships during one classroom session at Tahoma Audubon Center in University Place and four field trips in Pierce County. She will be joined by Monica Weidman, watercolor artist and botanical illustrator, to engage the students in a deeper appreciation and understanding of the native plant ecosystem of the South Puget Sound. Mary Sue has an MLA degree in landscape architecture and extensive training and experience in wildlife habitat restoration, urban and wetlands ecology. She combines her interest in art and nature in her presentations and stories. Monica has a BA in Art Education and is a certified Scientific Illustrator. She finds pleasure in nature's serene pace and its simple yet complex beauty. Class Date: 7-9 pm, Wed. April 15, Tahoma Audubon Center, 2917 Morrison Rd. W., University Place Field Trips: 9am-3pm; Sat. April 18 & May 2. A third field trip will be scheduled with class. Fee: $75 Tahoma Audubon Member; $95 non-member includes class instruction and three field trips. An optional field trip may be scheduled with additional fee. Required Text: Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast, Jim Pojar and Andy MacKinnon, 1994. Book will be available at class for $24.95. Discount for Tahoma Audubon members. Suggested Text: Flora of the Pacific Northwest, C.L. Hitchcock and A. Cronquist, 1973. Other field guides are useful if students have favorites. Suggested Tools: Any type of sketch book, pencils, charcoal, colored pencils, watercolors, magnifying glass/lens, binoculars, camera To Register: Call (253)591-6439 to register. Pre-registration is required. Deadline to register is April 8. Margie Shea Education Program Specialist Tacoma Nature Center 1919 S. Tyler Street Tacoma WA 98405 (253) 591-6439 www.metroparkstacoma.org