OLFM: Robyn Reudink
Post 5: Design Reflections
My hypothesis is that slope position influences the abundance of insect pollinated flowers. I used a systematic sampling approach with a randomly selected transect. My sampling units were five 1m²…
Ongoing Field Observations: Zebra Mussel (Dreissena polymorpha)
Managing, controlling, and studying invasive species is incredibly important to the conservation and stability of ecosystems worldwide. The organism I plan on studying for the research project is the Zebra…
Sources of Scientific Information – Reconciling a positive ecological balance with human development: A quantitative assessment
Tamburino, L., & Bravo, G. (2021). Reconciling a positive ecological balance with human development: A quantitative assessment. Ecological Indicators, 129: 107973. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolind.2021.107973 Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolind.2021.107973 The selected source is…
Blog Post 1: Observation at Hunter’s Point Wildlife Park
The location I have chosen for observation is Hunter’s Point (43.833833, -79.441253), a small wildlife park hidden amongst my bustling City of Richmond Hill, York Region, Ontario. The park is…
Blog post 3
I have bounced around with quite a few study ideas over the last few months. Winnipeg being known for a long harsh winter I felt pretty stuck on what to…
Post 4: Sampling Strategies
My virtual sampling took place in the Snyder-Middleswarth Natural Area using area-based methods. I used three strategies to get my data: systematic sampling, random sampling, and haphazard sampling. The fastest…
Post 3: Ongoing Field Observations
I would like to study the relationship between elevation, slope, and flower bloom distribution for my field research project. The gradient I plan to use is a hill in Nose…
post 9
Overall, this experiment was a great learning experience where not only did I get to create a theoretical research project but I also was given the opportunity to carry out…
Post 8
I made 5 transect lines dividing each into 3 zones based on their distance from the creek and for each zone I made a 10 meter circular plot and counted…
“Reflections on Field Research: Bridging Theory and Practice”
Engaging in field research was both enlightening and challenging. While my initial plan was well thought out, I encountered unexpected obstacles during implementation, forcing me to adapt on the go….