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initial Observations of Rennie Park TX

The Rennie Nottingham Park is a dog park in my neighborhood. It has a lot of oak trees that line the walkway. A big field in the middle where soccer…

Navigating the Seas of Scientific Information in Ecological Studies

In the vast ocean of scientific information, it is crucial to navigate with discernment and choose reliable sources for ecological studies. Evaluating the credibility and categorizing sources correctly are essential…

Exploring the Natural History of My Front Yard in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Welcome to the first installment of our natural history observation project. In this blog post, we will embark on a journey to explore the ecosystem right in my front yard…

Blog Post 4: Mohn Mill Sampling

Q) Which technique had the fastest estimated sampling time?  The systematic technique had the fastest estimated sampling time. Haphazard: 13h 44m Systematic: 6h 48m Random: 11h 5m   Q) Compare…

Blog #4

Mohan Mill area is the community being observed in the following. The random sampling technique took 13 hours and 9 minutes. The systematic sampling technique took 12 hours and 47…

Post #3 Ongoing field observations.

Hi, Weather: 22 degree C and Sunny. Terrace, BC, Canada. For my field project I visited Lakelse Lake Park. I noticed various types of berries were in the pathside. I…

Blog Post 3: Ongoing Field Observations (Tokyo, Japan)

Identify the organism or biological attribute that you plan to study.  I plan to study the plant azalea (Rhododendron simsii) Use your field journal to document observations of your organism…

Neighbourhood effect of weeds on wheat root endospheric mycobiota

Find one source of ecological information. Say what the source is (and/or link to it), Hu, J., Ricono, C., Fournier, P., Mondy, S., Vandenkoornhuyse, P., & Mony, C. (2023). Neighbourhood…

Blog 5 – Design Reflections

On February 5, 20223, I began data collection at Glenbrooke Ravine to study distribution of sword ferns (Polystichum munitum). Based on my initial observations of the park I predict sword…

Data collection

In addition to our data collection activities, we took measurements near the trails of Lakelse Lake Park to gather further insights into the surrounding environment. These measurements were aimed at…