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Deer Creek Flora and Fauna
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Level: easy

Fee: $15 (members $10)

What to bring:
shoes that can get wet, sun protection, water, snack. Optional: magnifying glass, field guide, white pan or bowl, dip net.
Our foothill streams are well known for their gold, but they are also rich in aquatic life. Randy Oliver will wade with you through Deer Creek, sampling the aquatic habitats, identifying and describing the fauna and flora. Randy will discuss the fascinating habits, adaptations, microenvironments, food webs, and dispersal of the interesting creatures and plants.

Randy Oliver is an amateur naturalist with a B.S. in biological sciences and an M.S. in Fisheries Biology. He leads streams surveys and nature walks on a regular basis for various environmental and school groups. His lively teaching style and love of the subject should make this a memorable day for all.

Prepare to wade knee-deep in cool water. We will be walking along the shore and wading on slippery rocks for only a few hundred yards.
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