.How many islands do you think there are in the Great Lakes? Are they special, and if so, how? Why are deer such a problem on islands and why are some islands loaded with snakes? In this class you will find answers to these questions and much more during a lake-by-lake survey of the islands of the Great Lakes. Dr. Karen Vigmostad has led a Great Lakes islands conservation effort since 1995 and will share stories of that journey with you. You’ll learn about individual islands and archipelagos in U.S. and Canadian waters and how the project “found” hundreds of islands. You’ll view photographs and learn the unique characteristics of islands in each of the lakes. With handouts and examples you'll come to understand why the conservation of island biodiversity is key to island health and ours, and how you can help.
