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Explore how plants and animals respond to the changes of the seasons. Fall displays its full beauty at the end of the growing season with its abundance of seeds, nuts, and berries. The Winter brings shorter days with colder temperatures, and plants enter a state of dormancy. Next up, Spring ushers in warmer temperatures and sunlight which brings new life to both animals and plants. Then finally Summer arrives with longer days and abundant sunlight when plants are in full growth mode as well as the animals relying on the food produced. These adaptations to seasonal changes are crucial for the survival and reproduction of both plants and animals, demonstrating the intricate connections between life and the Earth’s natural cycles.
NOTE: This class is 4 weeks onlyInstructor: Sheryl Pereira is a Field Teacher at Mass Audubon’s Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary in Worcester. She is a longtime naturalist and keeps the sanctuary bird feeders well-stocked. When not birding or working with the public, Sheryl can usually be found teaching her granddaughter about the out-of-doors. Sheryl’s favorite courses to teach are all about birds from our backyard birds to raptors, owls, and waterfowl. She also enjoys taking nature enthusiasts on birding adventures.
Worcester Institute for Senior Education (WISE)Assumption University, 500 Salisbury Street, Worcester MA 01609 wise@assumption.edu 508-767-7513
