This document provides information about a course on the flora of Southern Illinois taught by Christopher Benda. It includes biographical information about the instructor, lists plant resources for the region, and outlines the major topics that will be covered in the course, including plant identification and taxonomy, natural communities in Southern Illinois, and common plant families found in the area. The course will provide students with knowledge of the diverse plant life native to Southern Illinois.
This document provides an overview of the flora and fauna of southern Illinois through photos and descriptions from a presentation. It includes photos and information about various plant and animal species found in the region such as camel rock, degognia canyon, chiggers, shawnee hills, camp ondessonk, phantoms canyon, laRue pine hills, boss island, cave creek glade, bell smith springs, natural bridge, burden falls, sandstone glade, lusk creek, and the cretaceous hills. The document aims to showcase the biodiversity of southern Illinois through regional ecologist Christopher Benda's presentation and photos.
This document provides an overview of Christopher Benda's credentials and experience as a botanist and instructor. It lists his positions teaching courses on botany, plant identification, and ecology at various institutions. It also includes illustrations and information about plant taxonomy, morphology, ecology, and identification of common plant families found in Illinois, with a focus on southern Illinois.
This document provides an overview of a tree identification and ecology course taught by Christopher Benda. It includes information about Benda's background and qualifications, as well as an outline of course topics like leaf and flower anatomy, plant taxonomy, dichotomous keys, gymnosperms and common woody angiosperms found in Illinois. The document lists many plant genera and species that will be covered, with a focus on identification and ecological information.
Rare and Showy Plants of the Chicago Region and the Habitats That Support ThemChristopher Benda
Despite intensive urbanization and development, the Chicago region is a center of biodiversity in North America. A wide variety of natural communities exist across the spectrum from prairie to savanna to woodland, with numerous types of wetlands interspersed among them. Discover the many rare plants and showy wildflowers unique to this area, along with the habitats in which they occur.
With so much of the state converted to agriculture and urbanized areas, it is ever so important that homeowners create mini-refuges on their properties when possible. Native wildlife need native plants to survive and there is a lot the average person can do to create habitat for these organisms in their own yards. Botanist Chris Benda will take the audience on a tour of Illinois by region, highlighting the many showy and interesting wildflowers that can be found in each region of the state. Emphasis will be on easy to grow species that are available in the nursery trade.
This slideshow covers the basics of plant identification, common plant families in Illinois, and concludes with a spring wildflower quiz. Botanical focus is on northeastern Illinois (Chicago area).
This document provides information about a course on the flora of Southern Illinois taught by Christopher Benda. It includes biographical information about the instructor, lists plant resources for the region, and outlines the major topics that will be covered in the course, including plant identification and taxonomy, natural communities in Southern Illinois, and common plant families found in the area. The course will provide students with knowledge of the diverse plant life native to Southern Illinois.
This document provides an overview of the flora and fauna of southern Illinois through photos and descriptions from a presentation. It includes photos and information about various plant and animal species found in the region such as camel rock, degognia canyon, chiggers, shawnee hills, camp ondessonk, phantoms canyon, laRue pine hills, boss island, cave creek glade, bell smith springs, natural bridge, burden falls, sandstone glade, lusk creek, and the cretaceous hills. The document aims to showcase the biodiversity of southern Illinois through regional ecologist Christopher Benda's presentation and photos.
This document provides an overview of Christopher Benda's credentials and experience as a botanist and instructor. It lists his positions teaching courses on botany, plant identification, and ecology at various institutions. It also includes illustrations and information about plant taxonomy, morphology, ecology, and identification of common plant families found in Illinois, with a focus on southern Illinois.
This document provides an overview of a tree identification and ecology course taught by Christopher Benda. It includes information about Benda's background and qualifications, as well as an outline of course topics like leaf and flower anatomy, plant taxonomy, dichotomous keys, gymnosperms and common woody angiosperms found in Illinois. The document lists many plant genera and species that will be covered, with a focus on identification and ecological information.
Rare and Showy Plants of the Chicago Region and the Habitats That Support ThemChristopher Benda
Despite intensive urbanization and development, the Chicago region is a center of biodiversity in North America. A wide variety of natural communities exist across the spectrum from prairie to savanna to woodland, with numerous types of wetlands interspersed among them. Discover the many rare plants and showy wildflowers unique to this area, along with the habitats in which they occur.
With so much of the state converted to agriculture and urbanized areas, it is ever so important that homeowners create mini-refuges on their properties when possible. Native wildlife need native plants to survive and there is a lot the average person can do to create habitat for these organisms in their own yards. Botanist Chris Benda will take the audience on a tour of Illinois by region, highlighting the many showy and interesting wildflowers that can be found in each region of the state. Emphasis will be on easy to grow species that are available in the nursery trade.
This slideshow covers the basics of plant identification, common plant families in Illinois, and concludes with a spring wildflower quiz. Botanical focus is on northeastern Illinois (Chicago area).
The document provides information about an ecology and tree identification course taught by Christopher Benda. It includes Benda's background and qualifications, as well as an outline of course topics like plant taxonomy, tree identification characteristics, plant communities in Illinois, and common woody plant families and species found in the state. The document aims to educate participants in tree and plant identification through lectures and hands-on activities.
This document is a presentation by Christopher Benda on using native wildflowers in home gardens in Illinois. It discusses the benefits of native plants, provides examples of native wildflowers well-suited for different regions and conditions in Illinois, and gives resources for identifying plants and finding native nurseries. It emphasizes the importance of preserving what remains of Illinois' original prairies and natural areas for biodiversity.
This document provides guidance on creating a backyard wildlife habitat. It outlines the four essential elements of food, water, shelter and nesting areas. Native plants that are adapted to the local environment are best for supporting wildlife. When designing the habitat, one should assess existing landscape features, determine a design that meets their needs and wildlife to attract, and include plants suited to the site conditions. The habitat should then be created by outlining spaces, preparing soil, planting in groups and adding features like feeders and birdbaths. A list of suitable native plant species for Georgia is also included.
Master naturalist session - Illinois Natural Areas InventoryChristopher Benda
This is a presentation to the Illinois Master Naturalists about the Illinois Natural Areas Inventory and the natural communities of southern Illinois. This presentation was given on September 11, 2013 at the University of Illinois Extension Center in Waterloo, Illinois.
Plant NOVA Natives Garden Signs 5 x 7 inch for Shrub and Small Trees NVSWCD 2...Mary Van Dyke
These are garden signs to download and print for Plant NOVA Natives Shrubs and Small Trees as distributed by the Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District between 2011 and 2015. Download and print 5 x 7 inch onto polyester card such as Terraslate 7 mm and put in metal holders (e.g. Forest Supplies).
Each sign highlights some wildlife benefits of the plant in text and images.
Scan QR Codes to go to further information from Lady Bird Johnson and other sources.
The document is a trail guide for the University of Central Florida Arboretum. It provides an introduction to the trail and terms used in the guide. The guide then describes 15 plant species that can be seen along the trails, including their scientific names, families, growth forms, key identifying features, historical uses, and edibility. The guide concludes with contact information for the arboretum.
This document summarizes two outstanding natural areas on the Oregon Coast - Munson Creek Falls State Park and Clay Meyers Natural Area at Whalen Island. At Munson Creek Falls State Park, the author was delighted by the wildflowers and lush plant growth along the gentle trail to the 319-foot tall falls, which is lined with the moisture-loving native corydalis plant. Clay Meyers Natural Area features a near-pristine saltwater wetland and secluded sand forest with native rhododendron and huckleberry, growing on nearly pure sand alongside lichens and shore pine trees in the coastal environment.
The document provides descriptions of various plants, animals, and geological features found in Yosemite National Park. It describes the giant sequoia as the largest tree in the world, sugar pine as having the largest pine cones, and gossamer threads from spiderlings floating through the air. It also describes bracken fern, wintergreen, mousetails, sword fern, turkey tail fungus, manzanita, yerba santa, coast live oak, bumble bees, bigleaf maple, lichens on rocks, and humans inhabiting Yosemite Valley for thousands of years. Photos were provided by classmates on a field trip.
Gardening With Native Plants Of Oregon (Pp Tminimizer)zavesond
Presentation on Gardening with Native Plants of Oregon. Many images of plants, advice on how to use natives in the garden landscape.
Created by Linda R. McMahan, PhD., Oregon State University Extension for Yamhill County
This document describes 16 different plant and animal species observed by Greyson Hobbs in their yard in Cleveland, GA for a biology course project. It provides the scientific name, description, location observed, and 3 interesting facts for each species, which include trees like pecan, magnolia, oak, and cedar trees as well as plants like broom moss and insects like camel crickets and yellow jackets.
This document discusses selecting drought-resilient trees. It notes that drought is an increasing issue, causing tree losses. Trees have various adaptations for managing water loss, like reducing leaf area and temperature. Effective strategies include selecting native plants, looking for drought-tolerant characteristics, and choosing trees with extensive root systems. The document lists many resilient evergreen and deciduous tree species for Nevada, but cautions that some invasive species should be avoided. It emphasizes choosing the right plant for the site to minimize water and maintenance needs.
water efficient landscaping is popular everywhere, even in coastal climates. It saves money and meets many conservation goals for water use and wildlife values
Many animals such as chipmunks, squirrels, groundhogs, raccoons, and skunks prepare for winter hibernation by eating more food in fall. Some plants like sweet goldenrod, periwinkle, and indian blanket can survive the first frost. Certain trees like eastern hemlock, colorado blue spruce, and balsam fir trees do not lose their leaves in winter.
A presentation that describes native plants of the Pacific Northwest. It describes the characteristics and benefits of native plants and provides examples of plants worth having in your backyard.
The document discusses the native plant collections at the Denver Botanic Gardens, including definitions of their Colorado Native Collection and Western North American Native Collection. It provides statistics on the number of accessions, families, genera, species, and cultivars in each collection. A history is given of the gardens established from 1961 to 2001 showcasing native plants. Different garden styles are described, including watersmart, formal, naturalistic, and combination styles. Specific gardens highlighting native plants and habitats are outlined. The document concludes with examples of natural landscapes that inspired the botanic gardens' native plant collections.
This document provides a month-by-month list of native plants from Southern and Northern California that provide colorful foliage, flowers, fruits, or seed heads throughout the year. It includes trees, shrubs, vines, perennials, annuals, bulbs, and grasses. Many plants bloom for extended periods, from 2-4 months after their starting month. Sowing some annuals at 2-week intervals provides continuous blooms into the summer months. The document aims to help gardeners achieve year-round color displays using native California flora.
This document provides information about native plant nurseries and restoration. It begins with introductions of the nursery director and their experience. It then describes the nursery services which include growing and providing native plants, seeds, trees and shrubs. There are 5 nursery locations dedicated to growing local genotypes. The document outlines seed and plant production and provides photos from the nurseries. The majority of the document discusses topics important for using native plants in restorations such as what makes natives different, the importance of local genetics, species selection, and guidance on using seeds or plants. Sample plant lists for different habitat types are also included. It encourages contacting the nurseries for any other questions or assistance with projects.
This document discusses invasive species that threaten Arkansas forests. It defines invasive species and explains that while not all exotic species are invasive, many are and cause significant environmental and economic damage. The top five invasive plants in Arkansas are identified as Mimosa, Privets, Japanese Honeysuckle, Tall Fescue, and non-native Lespedeza. Several potentially invasive pests not yet present in Arkansas are also profiled, including Cogongrass, Emerald Ash Borer, Thousand Cankers Disease, and Asian Longhorned Beetle. The document outlines educational and reporting programs in Arkansas aimed at training professionals to identify and manage invasive species in the state's forests.
This document describes several plant species found in dry, western regions of North America:
- Bitterbrush is a silvery shrub with yellow flowers that provides important forage for mule deer and other wildlife. It grows in dry, well-drained slopes with sagebrush.
- Cattail is a primitive wetland plant dating back to the time of dinosaurs. It grows in dense stands in marshes and swamps, and was used by Native Americans for food and medicine.
- Great Basin sagebrush is a widespread shrub that grows from 1000 to 10,000 feet and provides habitat for sage grouse, rabbits and pronghorn. It was used by Native Americans for food, fuel, and construction
This document provides information about flowering plant diversity and classification, focusing on the order Asterids. It discusses the characteristics of the Asterids, including unitegmic ovules that are tenuinucellate. It then lists several orders within the Asterids, including the Cornales, Ericales, Gentianales, Lamiales, Solanales, and more. For each order, it provides the included families. The document also provides more detailed descriptions of characteristics for several economically and medicinally important families, including Apocynaceae, Rubiaceae, Lamiaceae, Solanaceae, and Asteraceae.
This document discusses the mechanisms of evolution, including natural selection and genetic variation. It explains how Darwin and Wallace proposed that evolution occurs through natural selection, where individuals with traits best suited to the environment leave more offspring, changing allele frequencies over time. The modern synthesis in the mid-1900s combined Mendelian genetics with Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection. The document also introduces key concepts like fitness, gene pools, allele frequencies, and Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium.
The document provides information about an ecology and tree identification course taught by Christopher Benda. It includes Benda's background and qualifications, as well as an outline of course topics like plant taxonomy, tree identification characteristics, plant communities in Illinois, and common woody plant families and species found in the state. The document aims to educate participants in tree and plant identification through lectures and hands-on activities.
This document is a presentation by Christopher Benda on using native wildflowers in home gardens in Illinois. It discusses the benefits of native plants, provides examples of native wildflowers well-suited for different regions and conditions in Illinois, and gives resources for identifying plants and finding native nurseries. It emphasizes the importance of preserving what remains of Illinois' original prairies and natural areas for biodiversity.
This document provides guidance on creating a backyard wildlife habitat. It outlines the four essential elements of food, water, shelter and nesting areas. Native plants that are adapted to the local environment are best for supporting wildlife. When designing the habitat, one should assess existing landscape features, determine a design that meets their needs and wildlife to attract, and include plants suited to the site conditions. The habitat should then be created by outlining spaces, preparing soil, planting in groups and adding features like feeders and birdbaths. A list of suitable native plant species for Georgia is also included.
Master naturalist session - Illinois Natural Areas InventoryChristopher Benda
This is a presentation to the Illinois Master Naturalists about the Illinois Natural Areas Inventory and the natural communities of southern Illinois. This presentation was given on September 11, 2013 at the University of Illinois Extension Center in Waterloo, Illinois.
Plant NOVA Natives Garden Signs 5 x 7 inch for Shrub and Small Trees NVSWCD 2...Mary Van Dyke
These are garden signs to download and print for Plant NOVA Natives Shrubs and Small Trees as distributed by the Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District between 2011 and 2015. Download and print 5 x 7 inch onto polyester card such as Terraslate 7 mm and put in metal holders (e.g. Forest Supplies).
Each sign highlights some wildlife benefits of the plant in text and images.
Scan QR Codes to go to further information from Lady Bird Johnson and other sources.
The document is a trail guide for the University of Central Florida Arboretum. It provides an introduction to the trail and terms used in the guide. The guide then describes 15 plant species that can be seen along the trails, including their scientific names, families, growth forms, key identifying features, historical uses, and edibility. The guide concludes with contact information for the arboretum.
This document summarizes two outstanding natural areas on the Oregon Coast - Munson Creek Falls State Park and Clay Meyers Natural Area at Whalen Island. At Munson Creek Falls State Park, the author was delighted by the wildflowers and lush plant growth along the gentle trail to the 319-foot tall falls, which is lined with the moisture-loving native corydalis plant. Clay Meyers Natural Area features a near-pristine saltwater wetland and secluded sand forest with native rhododendron and huckleberry, growing on nearly pure sand alongside lichens and shore pine trees in the coastal environment.
The document provides descriptions of various plants, animals, and geological features found in Yosemite National Park. It describes the giant sequoia as the largest tree in the world, sugar pine as having the largest pine cones, and gossamer threads from spiderlings floating through the air. It also describes bracken fern, wintergreen, mousetails, sword fern, turkey tail fungus, manzanita, yerba santa, coast live oak, bumble bees, bigleaf maple, lichens on rocks, and humans inhabiting Yosemite Valley for thousands of years. Photos were provided by classmates on a field trip.
Gardening With Native Plants Of Oregon (Pp Tminimizer)zavesond
Presentation on Gardening with Native Plants of Oregon. Many images of plants, advice on how to use natives in the garden landscape.
Created by Linda R. McMahan, PhD., Oregon State University Extension for Yamhill County
This document describes 16 different plant and animal species observed by Greyson Hobbs in their yard in Cleveland, GA for a biology course project. It provides the scientific name, description, location observed, and 3 interesting facts for each species, which include trees like pecan, magnolia, oak, and cedar trees as well as plants like broom moss and insects like camel crickets and yellow jackets.
This document discusses selecting drought-resilient trees. It notes that drought is an increasing issue, causing tree losses. Trees have various adaptations for managing water loss, like reducing leaf area and temperature. Effective strategies include selecting native plants, looking for drought-tolerant characteristics, and choosing trees with extensive root systems. The document lists many resilient evergreen and deciduous tree species for Nevada, but cautions that some invasive species should be avoided. It emphasizes choosing the right plant for the site to minimize water and maintenance needs.
water efficient landscaping is popular everywhere, even in coastal climates. It saves money and meets many conservation goals for water use and wildlife values
Many animals such as chipmunks, squirrels, groundhogs, raccoons, and skunks prepare for winter hibernation by eating more food in fall. Some plants like sweet goldenrod, periwinkle, and indian blanket can survive the first frost. Certain trees like eastern hemlock, colorado blue spruce, and balsam fir trees do not lose their leaves in winter.
A presentation that describes native plants of the Pacific Northwest. It describes the characteristics and benefits of native plants and provides examples of plants worth having in your backyard.
The document discusses the native plant collections at the Denver Botanic Gardens, including definitions of their Colorado Native Collection and Western North American Native Collection. It provides statistics on the number of accessions, families, genera, species, and cultivars in each collection. A history is given of the gardens established from 1961 to 2001 showcasing native plants. Different garden styles are described, including watersmart, formal, naturalistic, and combination styles. Specific gardens highlighting native plants and habitats are outlined. The document concludes with examples of natural landscapes that inspired the botanic gardens' native plant collections.
This document provides a month-by-month list of native plants from Southern and Northern California that provide colorful foliage, flowers, fruits, or seed heads throughout the year. It includes trees, shrubs, vines, perennials, annuals, bulbs, and grasses. Many plants bloom for extended periods, from 2-4 months after their starting month. Sowing some annuals at 2-week intervals provides continuous blooms into the summer months. The document aims to help gardeners achieve year-round color displays using native California flora.
This document provides information about native plant nurseries and restoration. It begins with introductions of the nursery director and their experience. It then describes the nursery services which include growing and providing native plants, seeds, trees and shrubs. There are 5 nursery locations dedicated to growing local genotypes. The document outlines seed and plant production and provides photos from the nurseries. The majority of the document discusses topics important for using native plants in restorations such as what makes natives different, the importance of local genetics, species selection, and guidance on using seeds or plants. Sample plant lists for different habitat types are also included. It encourages contacting the nurseries for any other questions or assistance with projects.
This document discusses invasive species that threaten Arkansas forests. It defines invasive species and explains that while not all exotic species are invasive, many are and cause significant environmental and economic damage. The top five invasive plants in Arkansas are identified as Mimosa, Privets, Japanese Honeysuckle, Tall Fescue, and non-native Lespedeza. Several potentially invasive pests not yet present in Arkansas are also profiled, including Cogongrass, Emerald Ash Borer, Thousand Cankers Disease, and Asian Longhorned Beetle. The document outlines educational and reporting programs in Arkansas aimed at training professionals to identify and manage invasive species in the state's forests.
This document describes several plant species found in dry, western regions of North America:
- Bitterbrush is a silvery shrub with yellow flowers that provides important forage for mule deer and other wildlife. It grows in dry, well-drained slopes with sagebrush.
- Cattail is a primitive wetland plant dating back to the time of dinosaurs. It grows in dense stands in marshes and swamps, and was used by Native Americans for food and medicine.
- Great Basin sagebrush is a widespread shrub that grows from 1000 to 10,000 feet and provides habitat for sage grouse, rabbits and pronghorn. It was used by Native Americans for food, fuel, and construction
This document provides information about flowering plant diversity and classification, focusing on the order Asterids. It discusses the characteristics of the Asterids, including unitegmic ovules that are tenuinucellate. It then lists several orders within the Asterids, including the Cornales, Ericales, Gentianales, Lamiales, Solanales, and more. For each order, it provides the included families. The document also provides more detailed descriptions of characteristics for several economically and medicinally important families, including Apocynaceae, Rubiaceae, Lamiaceae, Solanaceae, and Asteraceae.
This document discusses the mechanisms of evolution, including natural selection and genetic variation. It explains how Darwin and Wallace proposed that evolution occurs through natural selection, where individuals with traits best suited to the environment leave more offspring, changing allele frequencies over time. The modern synthesis in the mid-1900s combined Mendelian genetics with Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection. The document also introduces key concepts like fitness, gene pools, allele frequencies, and Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium.
The document discusses several mechanisms of evolution including natural selection, genetic drift, mutation, and gene flow. It explains the assumptions of Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium and how these mechanisms can lead to changes in allele frequencies over time and deviations from Hardy-Weinberg expectations. Examples are given of genetic drift, founder effects, bottlenecks, migration, and natural selection acting on populations.
This document summarizes key concepts from Chapter 14 of an biology textbook, including definitions of species, mechanisms of speciation such as geographic isolation and reproductive barriers, and examples of speciation like adaptive radiation in Darwin's finches. It discusses several models of the tempo of speciation and how developmental genes and evolutionary trends are important in macroevolution.
This document provides an overview of genetics and evolution through genetics concepts. It discusses key concepts like natural selection, genes, chromosomes, DNA, RNA, mutations, and how traits are passed down from one generation to the next through cell division processes like mitosis and meiosis. It also summarizes DNA structure and function, how DNA is replicated, and how proteins are synthesized through transcription and translation of genetic code.
This document provides an overview of plant monitoring methods. It discusses why monitoring plants is important, including creating inventories, evaluating changes over time, and measuring restoration success. It also covers selecting monitoring sites, sampling methods like releve and transect-quadrat techniques, conducting monitoring including equipment and identification, analyzing data, and implications of monitoring results. The goal is to help people learn objective and consistent plant monitoring protocols.
Speciation is the evolutionary process by which reproductively isolated biological populations evolve to become distinct species.There are few mechanisms through which this process can be well understood.
The Asteraceae family is characterized by having herbaceous, shrubby, or woody plants with inflorescences consisting of heads made up of disk and ray flowers subtended by bracts. The flowers can be bilabiate, disk-shaped, or ray/ligulate and contain 5 lobes or teeth. The calyx is modified into scales, awns, or bristles. The stamens are fused together around the style. Each flower has a single ovary that develops into an achene fruit.
This document discusses different concepts of what defines a biological species, including historical, modern, and problematic concepts. It outlines the biological species concept, which defines a species as a group of interbreeding natural populations reproductively isolated from other such groups. However, it notes there are issues with this concept, as reproductive isolation evolves gradually and does not always correspond with morphological or genetic differences between forms. Other concepts discussed include the evolutionary species concept and problems identifying species without evidence of interbreeding.
This document provides information on common weeds found in India, organized by season. It lists the English and scientific names of over 100 weeds from the Poaceae, Cyperaceae, Amaranthaceae, and other families. The weeds are grouped as Kharif (monsoon season), Rabi (winter season), and perennial weeds. It appears to be an excerpt from a manual on identifying and classifying common agricultural weed species in India.
The document discusses the evolution of birds from feathered dinosaurs like Archaeopteryx. The first fossil found of Archaeopteryx was a single feather in 1860, and a year later a near-complete skeleton was discovered. Archaeopteryx had features intermediate between reptiles and birds, suggesting birds evolved from small feathered dinosaurs. Seven Archaeopteryx skeletons have now been found and provide important clues about avian evolution. The rest of the document is a checklist of Alabama bird species with descriptions and images.
United Plant Savers (UpS) recognizes the importance of sustainable cultivation and conservation of native medicinal plants to ensure their availability for future generations. UpS maintains a list of at-risk native medicinal plants that are declining due to overharvesting and loss of habitat. Their goal is to conserve these plants through cultivation programs and by raising awareness. UpS operates botanical sanctuaries and an educational internship program to promote the restoration and protection of at-risk native medicinal plants.
The document summarizes a 6-night riverboat voyage along the Amazon River with World Wildlife Fund. It describes experiencing the rainforest and wildlife with naturalist guides, including seeing over 130 bird species. Activities included hiking, visiting indigenous villages along the river, and learning about the local flora and fauna such as giant water lilies and howler monkeys. Meals on board featured Peruvian specialties and evening entertainment from the guides.
Reproductive biology [ Dry Season Blooming Tree species, Boswellia ovalifoliolata (Burseraceae) and Terminalia pallida (Combretaceae) as key food plants for Insects/Sunbirds during Dry Season in Southern Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh ]
A project produced and published in 2004 by Martin Hatchuel with private-sector funding as a gift to the Knysna National Lakes Area (now incorporated into the Garden Route National Park).
The document contains information to help identify different orders, families, and suborders of insects and other arthropods. It lists key identifying characteristics for groups like dragonflies, damselflies, grasshoppers, crickets, katydids, wasps, flies, and others. The purpose seems to be as a study guide for recognizing these taxa in a practical or field setting.
The document provides information about frogs found in Wisconsin, including 12 native species. It describes physical characteristics, habitats, breeding periods, and calls for several common frog species such as the Western Chorus Frog, Wood Frog, Northern Spring Peeper, American Toad, Northern Leopard Frog, Pickerel Frog, Eastern Gray Treefrog, and Cope's Gray Treefrog. The document also discusses amphibian biology, monitoring programs, and the importance of frogs as indicator species.
This presentation was designed for natural resource professionals and conservation staff to learn about some of the newest invasive plant and animal threats on the island of Maui. This presentation was originally presented by NBII Pacific Basin Information Node and the Maui Invasive Species Committee to the the West Maui Watershed Partnership on August 14, 2008
This document provides descriptions of various bird species. It discusses the characteristics of peacocks, sparrows, hummingbirds, pigeons, bluebirds, northern cardinals, American robins, American goldfinches, warblers, herons, woodpeckers, swallows, swifts, eagles, seagulls, cuckoos, parrots, canaries, lovebirds, finches and quails. Key details mentioned include scientific names, physical features, behaviors, habitats and ranges.
Signboard on the 'Rooted in Time' self-drive tour of the Knysna forests in the Garden Route National Park. https://www.sanparks.org/parks/garden_route/
Lichens are a symbiotic partnership between a fungus and an alga or cyanobacterium. There are estimated to be 15,000-20,000 lichen species that can grow in crustose, foliose, or fruticose forms. Lichens reproduce asexually through structures like soredia, isidia, and soralia or sexually through spores. They have economic importance as food, medicine, dyes, indicators of pollution, and in geological estimations. A recently discovered lichen was named after Barack Obama.
This document provides information on various birds and plants found in the Marin Headlands area. It describes 16 different species, including the barn owl, western scrub jay, great horned owl, short-eared owl, acorn woodpecker, brown thrasher, gold-crowned sparrow, towhee, Steller's jay, white-crowned sparrow, Anna's hummingbird, mountain chickadee, sticky monkey flower, miner's lettuce, blue-eyed grass, and coyote brush. For each entry it lists key identifying characteristics such as size, coloration, habitat and sometimes dietary preferences or other behaviors. Bibliographies are also included citing various online and print sources used
The document describes a plant walk that identified various plant species from different phyla, including Pinus pinea (Italian Stone Pine) from the phylum Coniferophyta and family Pinaceae, Grevillea robusta (Silk Oak) from the phylum Anthophyta and family Protacea, and Quercus lobata (Valley Oak) from the phylum Anthophyta and family Fagaceae. A total of 26 different plant species from 11 plant families are named and identified from their respective phyla.
The document discusses several marine invertebrate phyla. It describes characteristics of sponges, cnidarians like sea anemones and jellies, flatworms, ribbon worms, annelid worms, molluscs like snails and chitons, arthropods like pycnogonids, and echinoderms like sea stars. Key traits mentioned include their body plans, diets, modes of movement and reproduction, and interesting adaptations like spicules, stinging cells, and mutable connective tissue.
The poem "The Laburnum Top" describes a goldfinch settling onto the top of a Laburnum tree in the late afternoon sunlight. The goldfinch enters the tree's branches abruptly, like a lizard, stirring the branches and thrilling the whole tree. It stokes the tree by shaking up its branches, then flits to the end of a branch, revealing its barred face before launching away with a delicate whistle, causing the laburnum tree to subside once more into stillness.
Wanderer's eye: Long Point Chapter by Aniruddha H DAniruddha
The document provides an overview of the biodiversity found at Long Point, Ontario, which is an important stopover for migratory birds. It summarizes the author's observations and documentation of various insects, spiders, snakes, birds, and other wildlife seen at Long Point over two months. The diverse ecosystem supports a high number of resident and migratory species, from ants and bees to dragonflies and snakes. Long Point is an ecologically significant area that must be protected to preserve this biodiversity, including threatened species such as Eastern Hog-nosed snakes.
This document provides recommendations for annual plants to add color and interest to gardens. It discusses over 50 different annual plant varieties organized by genus/species and lists their attributes. It also discusses techniques for designing showstopping container gardens using annuals and perennials with themes for spring, summer, fall and winter. Tips are provided on plant combinations, hardscape additions and utilizing filler, thriller and spiller plants in containers.
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Earth Day How has technology changed our life?
Thinkers/Inquiry • How has our ability to think and inquire helped to advance technology?
Vocabulary • Nature Deficit Disorder~ A condition that some people maintain is a spreading affliction especially affecting youth but also their adult counterparts, characterized by an excessive lack of familiarity with the outdoors and the natural world. • Precautionary Principle~ The approach whereby any possible risk associated with the introduction of a new technology is largely avoided, until a full understanding of its impact on health, environment and other areas is available.
What is technology? • Brainstorm a list of technology that you use everyday that your parents or grandparents did not have. • Compare your list with a partner.
Evolving Lifecycles with High Resolution Site Characterization (HRSC) and 3-D...Joshua Orris
The incorporation of a 3DCSM and completion of HRSC provided a tool for enhanced, data-driven, decisions to support a change in remediation closure strategies. Currently, an approved pilot study has been obtained to shut-down the remediation systems (ISCO, P&T) and conduct a hydraulic study under non-pumping conditions. A separate micro-biological bench scale treatability study was competed that yielded positive results for an emerging innovative technology. As a result, a field pilot study has commenced with results expected in nine-twelve months. With the results of the hydraulic study, field pilot studies and an updated risk assessment leading site monitoring optimization cost lifecycle savings upwards of $15MM towards an alternatively evolved best available technology remediation closure strategy.
Kinetic studies on malachite green dye adsorption from aqueous solutions by A...Open Access Research Paper
Water polluted by dyestuffs compounds is a global threat to health and the environment; accordingly, we prepared a green novel sorbent chemical and Physical system from an algae, chitosan and chitosan nanoparticle and impregnated with algae with chitosan nanocomposite for the sorption of Malachite green dye from water. The algae with chitosan nanocomposite by a simple method and used as a recyclable and effective adsorbent for the removal of malachite green dye from aqueous solutions. Algae, chitosan, chitosan nanoparticle and algae with chitosan nanocomposite were characterized using different physicochemical methods. The functional groups and chemical compounds found in algae, chitosan, chitosan algae, chitosan nanoparticle, and chitosan nanoparticle with algae were identified using FTIR, SEM, and TGADTA/DTG techniques. The optimal adsorption conditions, different dosages, pH and Temperature the amount of algae with chitosan nanocomposite were determined. At optimized conditions and the batch equilibrium studies more than 99% of the dye was removed. The adsorption process data matched well kinetics showed that the reaction order for dye varied with pseudo-first order and pseudo-second order. Furthermore, the maximum adsorption capacity of the algae with chitosan nanocomposite toward malachite green dye reached as high as 15.5mg/g, respectively. Finally, multiple times reusing of algae with chitosan nanocomposite and removing dye from a real wastewater has made it a promising and attractive option for further practical applications.
The modification of an existing product or the formulation of a new product to fill a newly identified market niche or customer need are both examples of product development. This study generally developed and conducted the formulation of aramang baked products enriched with malunggay conducted by the researchers. Specifically, it answered the acceptability level in terms of taste, texture, flavor, odor, and color also the overall acceptability of enriched aramang baked products. The study used the frequency distribution for evaluators to determine the acceptability of enriched aramang baked products enriched with malunggay. As per sensory evaluation conducted by the researchers, it was proven that aramang baked products enriched with malunggay was acceptable in terms of Odor, Taste, Flavor, Color, and Texture. Based on the results of sensory evaluation of enriched aramang baked products proven that three (3) treatments were all highly acceptable in terms of variable Odor, Taste, Flavor, Color and Textures conducted by the researchers.
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Optimizing Post Remediation Groundwater Performance with Enhanced Microbiolog...Joshua Orris
Results of geophysics and pneumatic injection pilot tests during 2003 – 2007 yielded significant positive results for injection delivery design and contaminant mass treatment, resulting in permanent shut-down of an existing groundwater Pump & Treat system.
Accessible source areas were subsequently removed (2011) by soil excavation and treated with the placement of Emulsified Vegetable Oil EVO and zero-valent iron ZVI to accelerate treatment of impacted groundwater in overburden and weathered fractured bedrock. Post pilot test and post remediation groundwater monitoring has included analyses of CVOCs, organic fatty acids, dissolved gases and QuantArray® -Chlor to quantify key microorganisms (e.g., Dehalococcoides, Dehalobacter, etc.) and functional genes (e.g., vinyl chloride reductase, methane monooxygenase, etc.) to assess potential for reductive dechlorination and aerobic cometabolism of CVOCs.
In 2022, the first commercial application of MetaArray™ was performed at the site. MetaArray™ utilizes statistical analysis, such as principal component analysis and multivariate analysis to provide evidence that reductive dechlorination is active or even that it is slowing. This creates actionable data allowing users to save money by making important site management decisions earlier.
The results of the MetaArray™ analysis’ support vector machine (SVM) identified groundwater monitoring wells with a 80% confidence that were characterized as either Limited for Reductive Decholorination or had a High Reductive Reduction Dechlorination potential. The results of MetaArray™ will be used to further optimize the site’s post remediation monitoring program for monitored natural attenuation.
1. The Native Wild Ferns
of Southern Illinois
Photos by
Christopher David Benda
2. Plant Ecologist
Illinois Natural History Survey
President
Illinois Native Plant Society
Instructor, Flora of Southern Illinois
Southern Illinois University
Instructor, Tree ID and Ecology
The Morton Arboretum
Technical Expert Consultant
Illinois Endangered Species
Protection Board
CHRISTOPHER DAVID BENDA, M.S.