Faculty Speaking Engagements Outside of DWCHS Programs

Meet the Mosses with Richard Mandelbaum

Sunday, November 2, 2025

Mosses are among our most ancient, resilient, and beautiful native plants. But we often overlook these little ones as we walk on by. In this class we’ll discuss the fascinating biology and ecology of mosses, while learning to identify some of the most common species in our area. Depending on weather we may spend the entire time outside, or if the weather is a challenge, we can gather samples outside to look at more closely indoors. A hand lens (loupe) is strongly recommended. (10x or 12x is recommended; sometimes 14x is also helpful for mosses.) If you don’t have one, Richard will bring some extra ones for people to share. Admission: $5 Please call to register: 845-644-5014

We have two communities, onsite and online, which join together every week in the classroom but I never feel like I’m “learning at a distance”. On the contrary, thanks to the live chat, I  feel as though I’m right there in class. Everything has been done so well and so carefully by the school that, even though this is the first time the class has been offered online, I think it’s been very successful. I feel really  privileged to have been part of this class.

Lesley Raeside | Class of 2008