by Kyle J Webster | May 8, 2011 | Education and Research, Field Techniques, Plant Identification
Many years in development, the leaf identification app Leafsnap is finally available for the iPhone and iPod touch with camera and wifi connection. It will be interesting to see how it will be integrated into dendrology and other flora classes. See the YouTube video...
by Kyle J Webster | May 6, 2011 | Invasive Species
Wild chervil, Anthriscus sylvestris, a non-native plant from Europe seems to be exploding in numbers and range across the state. It can be seen flowering along roadsides, fields and forest edges in late May or early June. I became aware of this plant in the late 1990s...
by Kyle J Webster | May 6, 2011 | Publications, Apps, and Websites
This is a website which displays maps for hardiness zones and range maps for selected plants. Unfortunately they don’t have any information about who they are and what information they use to produce their maps. If anyone can find more information about this...
by Kyle J Webster | May 3, 2011 | Classes and Workshops
Shingle Shanty Preserve and Research Station, near Tupper Lake, is accredited by the New York State Department of Education and is offering these exciting courses this summer. Ecology of Mosses and Liverworts Instructor: Sean Robinson June 27th through July 1st, 2011...
by Kyle J Webster | May 3, 2011 | Publications, Apps, and Websites
From their website: The Nature Conservancy’s Eastern Conservation Science office, with funding from the Northeast Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, is pleased to release a benchmark report summarizing the results of a comprehensive three-year assessment...
