OLFM: Robyn Reudink
Blog Post 9: Field Research Reflection
Did you have any implementation or have to make any changes to your design? I would have made my scope larger and I would’ve measured my data in a more…
Pomona Mills Park
My name is Krzysztof Maksyminko and I will be exploring the non-native isopods of Pomona Mills Park located in Thornhill, Ontario. Although, terrestrial isopods are almost never said to be…
Design Reflections
I had no issue collecting the species at first, but when it came time to select my research sites, I became stuck and required some time to figure out what…
Decoding Nature’s Rhythm: Plant Blooms and Honey Bees
My front yard became a canvas for a unique exploration through the span of this project – the connection between plant blooms and honey bee activity. Through diligent observations and…
Blog Post 7: Theoretical Perspectives – Unraveling the Ecological Tapestry
Introduction: The roots of a tree not only anchor it to the ground but nourish and guide its growth. Similarly, the theoretical foundation of our research project provides grounding, nourishment,…
Blog Post 6: Data Collection
Data collection is the heart of any scientific study, and in our recent exploration, we delved into the vibrant world of plants right in my front yard. From the elegant…
Post 4: Sampling Strategies
Description of Results For my sampling strategy, I chose area-based sampling strategies. The most accurate sampling strategy was systematic transect. Of the 56 measures calculated (8 measures per species, 7…
Blog 2; Ecological source
The source of ecological information I chose is an article from my university library. a) Source: Rahat, R., Muhammad, J., Muhumad, R., Taimoor, I., Jawad, A., Yanran, D., Linxia, Y.,…
observation 1 ;Garden
I chosen to study one of the Garden within the University of Manitoba, Located along the University college lecture building. This specific garden has the GPS coordinates 49.813° (latitude) and…
Post 3: Ongoing Field Observations
Study Organism: Crossberry bushes (Grewia occidentalis) Observed crossberry bushes across a sun exposure gradient. I characterized the direct sun exposure vs shade coverage at 4 time points (10AM, 12PM, 2:15PM…