Teaching the teachers – SUNY Fredonia
Making and reading maps in an outdoor setting is fun and educational as SUNY Fredonia students in the Early Childhood Integrated Teaching Methods course discovered at the SUNY College Lodge in Brocton on August 27 when RTPI staff took over the class. They learned how simple maps of shapes drawn in the sand of the volleyball court can teach geometric shapes. Turning their maps into treasure maps demonstrated how maps can be used as a lesson in spatial awareness. In a concluding activity these future teachers traveled the trails of the lodge property using a specially prepared map to locate...
Read MoreCanada Darner (Aeshna canadensis)
Have you ever taken an up close look at a dragonfly? We did at this Canada Darner (Aeshna canadensis) we found patrolling the edge of the pond at College Lodge around this time last year. As you can see, Canada Darners have large compound eyes, providing excellent vision needed for hunting on the fly. While you are enjoying the autumn-like days soon to come, keep an eye out for this spectacular dragonfly species and more emerging and migrating through the area.
Read MoreStraight-lined Plagodis (Plagodis phlogosaria)
Here’s today National Moth Week specimen, the Straight-lined Plagodis (Plagodis phlogosaria) as found during the RTPI/SUNY College Lodge BioBlitz last Friday night.
Read MorePainted Lichen Moth (Hypoprepia fucosa)
It’s National Moth Week! Take a look at this beauty we found during the RTPI/SUNY College Lodge BioBlitz last Friday night, a Painted Lichen Moth (Hypoprepia fucosa).
Read MoreSwamp Rose (Rosa palustris)
Swamp rose (Rosa palustris) was amongst the many plants that were added to the botanical list during the SUNY College Lodge BioBlitz that took place this past weekend. This rose species is a native perennial shrub that doesn’t mind the sun or getting its feet wet. It frequents swamp and marsh edges and was appropriately found along the large swamp on the property in a bright, sunny spot. We were happy to find this native rose as the non-native multiflora rose has been taking over in many places. As the week continues, check back with us for more photos, videos and new discoveries made...
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