by Kyle J Webster | Jun 9, 2009 | Invasive Species
Emerald Ash Borer Traps Are Being Deployed Throughout the State The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), along with other federal and state agencies, is setting baited traps in ash trees across upstate New York in an effort to search for...
by Kyle J Webster | Jun 5, 2009 | Natural History, Plant Organizations
You will find a lot of interesting articles, audio reports and videos about nature and the Adirondacks including many articles about plants. Check it out! http://www.adkparknature.net/
by Kyle J Webster | Jun 5, 2009 | Happenings, Plant Uses
It has been said that nature is like a banquet. You just have to know where to look. This series of classes goes beyond your average plant walk. Students in this course will learn the basics of the art of foraging including how to safely identify edible species for...
by Kyle J Webster | Jun 5, 2009 | Happenings, Taxonomy
Assistant Professor Justin Ramsey from the University of Rochester is studying eastern North American Yarrow (Achillea) species. He would like to do some chloroplast sequencing and cytotyping of populations to distinguish native vs. introduced plants. If interested...
by Kyle J Webster | Jun 1, 2009 | What's Blooming
Patrick Raney, a PhD student at SUNY ESF in Syracuse is monitoring fen plots in Central NY and getting around to all of his plots every 2 weeks. Here is his recent phenology data for these plots. Thanks Patrick! In bloom: Central Square sedge meadow & red maple...
