Dear Mr. Verderber -
Please do not send me any more information. At 81 my brain have much
capacity left to learn new things. Happy Holidays to you.
Betty Jean
At 11:10 AM 12/17/00 -0500, you wrote:
>Gustav W. Verderber, Environmental Interpretation
>2001 - 2002
>
>The following interpretive programs are currently open for enrollment.
>Itineraries incorporate experiential learning into an affordable ecotour
>format for anyone interested in natural history, photography, or outdoor
>recreation. Faculty are welcome to consider any of these itineraries as
>field components for courses in the appropriate areas. More detailed
>workshop/course syllabuses can be made available upon request. Please
>forward, print and post to your colleagues, students, members, and visitors.
>For further information, please visit http://www.GustavWVerderber.com or
>proceed to the individual itinerary provided for each program abstract.
>
>NOTE: I sincerely hope that you appreciate these program updates. However,
>should you have any objections to similar announcements on this listserv
>(which appear no more than once a month to announce new or updated
>programs), please let me know and I will gladly refrain from posting here in
>the future.
>
>(Gustav W. Verderber is an award-winning nature photographer, writer, and
>professional environmental interpreter who leads affordable natural history
>and photography tours to national and international destinations. He is a
>contributing writer and artist for Vermont Magazine whose credits include
>feature articles in and the covers of numerous publications including
>Natural History.)
>
>The Pigeon Key Subtropical Workshop
>February 25 - March 2, 2001 (final notice)
>Proceed to the itinerary: http://www.gustavwverderber.com/floridakey.html
>
>Immerse yourself in the ecology of the Florida Keys. Snorkel the coral
>reef, encounter Key Deer and alligators in the lush upland hammocks, go
>birding in the mangrove forest, and observe the diversity of shallow water
>marine organisms from the comfort of a kayak. Learn about tides, the marine
>intertidal, coral ecology, human impact, and about the extensive
>conservation efforts in place to protect this unique environment. Guest
>speakers include representatives from The National Oceanographic &
>Atmospheric Administration Marine Sanctuaries Program and Reef Relief.
>
>Hosted by the Pigeon Key Foundation, a non-profit research and education
>institution, our participants experience the Florida Keys in a way that only
>a privileged few have ever known. This year’s itinerary also includes a
>field trip to the Everglades and an optional snorkeling extension to the
>fabulous reefs surrounding the Dry Tortugas. Please consider joining us in
>what Rachel Carson regarded as one of the most unique coastal environments
>on Earth with no counterpart anywhere in the U.S.
>
>The South Africa Wildlife Safari
>January 6 15, 2002
>Proceed to the itinerary: http://www.gustavwverderber.com/africa.html
>
>Thanks to Robb Edgecomb, director of Executive Breakaway Tours, I am very
>pleased to offer an affordable, South African wildlife photo safari. This is
>a customized safari, designed in collaboration with Robb for anyone who has
>dreamed of going on an African safari, but was always intimidated by the
>cost. You do not have to be a wildlife photographer to get the most out this
>remarkable wildlife experience.
>
>The Green Mountain Nature Photography Workshop
>August 10 16, 2001
>Proceed to the itinerary: http://www.gustavwverderber.com/greenmountain.html
>
>This course provides a thorough overview of the use of 35mm equipment to
>produce top quality natural history images for illustration, publication,
>education, and
>exhibition. Aspiring nature photographers, educators, interpretive
>naturalists, and anyone
>interested in learning photography will find this course invaluable. While
>the course
>employs natural history as its primary subject, the instruction is a basic
>introduction to
>the use of 35mm equipment for most any application.
>
>The Boreal Coast Tour
>Late June or early July (exact dates to be determined in January)
>Proceed to the itinerary: http://www.gustavwverderber.com/borealcoast.html
>
>We will take three days to explore and photograph the boreal coast around
>Cutler, Maine. Cutler is the closest point of departure on the mainland for
>Machias Seal Island, where we will be going on our first day. Machias Seal
>Island is a summer nesting site for a large colony of seabirds including
>Atlantic Puffins, Arctic Terns, and Razorbill Auks. Machias Seal Island is
>the only bird sanctuary in the world where visitors can observe nesting
>seabirds from within a few feet! On subsequent days we will visit the Cross
>Island Wildlife Refuge, photograph seals, eagles, Eider Ducks, and Humpback
>Whales.
>
>The Lake Eden Photo Camp-In
>June 1 3, 2001
>Proceed to the itinerary: http://www.gustavwverderber.com/eden.html
>
>This year's Spring workshop is another of the popular photo camp-ins at
>picturesque
>Lake Eden in the heart of Vermont's northern Green Mountains. Bring your
>tent or RV
>and spend a delightful weekend in the company of fellow nature photography
>enthusiasts. Classroom sessions are combined with field excursions to
>Belvidere
>Pond, an undeveloped pond teeming with spring flora and wildlife, and the
>Babcock
>Nature Preserve during which I will share with you my professional field
>techniques
>of close-up nature photography. Of course, photographing the carnivorous
>plants in a
>glacial peat bog remains our most popular outing!
>
>Falling Waters Workshop
>June 1 2, 2001
>Proceed to the itinerary: http://www.gustavwverderber.com/fallingwaters.html
>
>There are over 100 waterfalls in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. Many are
>right off the road, others require a bit of a hike through lush forests,
>along enchanting upland streams and rivers. Each one is unique with a
>personality all its own and virtually all offer opportunities to make
>stunning, gallery-quality images. Join me and I will help you capture the
>essence of falling water on film. Take home a piece of the Northern Forest.
>Enlarge your best effort and hang it on your wall. Then, sit back and
>listen; in a moment, the roar of the cataract will take you back to the
>forest.
>
>Fall Foliage Magical Mystery Tour
>September 28 October 1, 2001
>Proceed to the itinerary: http://www.gustavwverderber.com/fallfoliage.html
>
>Join a congenial group of nature photography enthusiasts as we spend two
>days in the heart of New Hampshire’s White Mountain National Forest
>photographing the colorful mountains, forests, rivers, waterfalls, and
>reflections. We will visit the popular spots as well as my favorite, hidden
>nooks and crannies. These include sites that rank among the most photogenic
>locations in all of New England! I will share with you all the professional
>techniques that have enabled me to produce my published, award-winning
>gallery images of New England’s splendid autumns. This workshop is designed
>for anyone interested in honing his or her general photography skills.
>Emphasis will be on landscape photography with some close-up work included
>as well.
>
> From Tundra to Tide Pools, Sojourns in the Northern Forest & From Humpbacks
>to Boobies
>Proceed to the program: http://www.gustavwverderber.com/slide.html
>
>Gustav W. Verderber, award-winning nature photographer, naturalist, writer,
>and contributing artist to Vermont Magazine has produced two stunning
>multi-media presentations which he now offers to schools, museums, nature
>centers, inns, and retailers. Mr. Verderber’s slide shows have inspired
>audiences throughout New England including venues such as the Philadelphia
>Academy of Natural Sciences and the Dibden Center for the Performing Arts.
>
>With gratitude and respect,
>Gustav W. Verderber
>Environmental Interpretation
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>URL: http://www.GUSTAVWVERDERBER.com
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>P.O. Box 153, Lowell, VT 05847 USA
>Telephone: (802) 744-2392
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