Learn to identify wetland plants in winter with nationally recognized wetland expert Ralph Tiner.

Identification of Wetland Plants in Winter

January 14 & 15, 2025 | 8:00 am – 4:30 pm | *$850—Early Bird Fee

Basking Ridge and New Brunswick, NJ

Identification of Wetland Plants in Winter is perfect for those who want to develop their wetland expertise! The course covers identifying vegetation during the winter season, giving students an edge in wetland delineation.

The program includes classroom and field training to help students learn how to positively identify wetland plants using criteria such as bark, twigs, and other distinguishing features. Even without leaves, participants will be able to recognize the unique characteristics of wetland vegetation.

Don't forget to dress appropriately for outdoor activities!

*Act now! Our Early Bird Fee (textbook not included), offering a $45 savings, is only available until January 2. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn and save.

Registration closes on January 7. Register Today!

Continuing Education Credits

This in-person course is approved for the following continuing education credits:

NJ Certified Public Works Managers (CPWM): 5 Technical and 5 Management Contact Hours

NJ Health Officers and REHS: 15 NJ Public Health CEs

NJ Professional Engineers: 12 CPC credits

NY Landscape Architects: 14 hours EA

NY Professional Engineers/Land Surveyors: 12 PDHs or 12 hours

Society of Wetland Scientists Professional Certification Program (SWSPCP): 0.8 Equivalent semester hours

For the latest credit information, visit our website.

Required Textbooks

There is one (1) required textbook for this course:

Winter Woodies: A Guide to Trees, Shrubs, Vines, and Trailing Plants for the Northeastern United States (2024) R.W. Tiner, $38.00

This textbook is only available through our office and is not included in the registration fee. Please make your selection with your registration at checkout.

Meet Your Instructor

Ralph Tiner, M.S., M.P.A., SWS Fellow

Ralph Tiner has more than 40 years of practical experience in wetland delineation and is a nationally recognized authority in the field. He recently retired from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, where he directed wetland mapping in the Northeast United States as part of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s National Wetlands Inventory (NWI). He is a nationally recognized expert on wetland delineation and has been actively involved in improving wetland delineation techniques for decades. In addition, he was the compiler and principal author of the Federal Interagency Wetland Delineation Manual, published in 1989 and is the standard for identifying and delineating wetlands in New Jersey. Read more about Ralphs background on our website.

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Introduction to Wetland Identification | February 11-12 | $495— Early Bird Fee | Online (Live, instructor-led)

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*Vegetation Identification for Wetland Delineation: North | May 1-2 | **$950 | Online (Live, instructor-led)

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Wetland Delineation Certificate

*Complete three required courses (Hydric Soils, Vegetation Identification for Wetland Delineation: North or South, and Methodology for Delineating Wetlands) and an exam to earn a highly respected Wetland Delineation Certificate that will teach you how to accurately delineate wetland boundaries! Adding the Rutgers Wetland Delineation Certificate to your résumé can help boost your career and expand your job opportunities.