Posted on by jsbagga
Rhododendrons Carrying the Fungal Pathogen Causing Sudden Oak Death have been Sold in Indiana.
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources issued an alert that Rhododendrons infested with the fungal pathogen that causes Sudden Oak Death were being sold at some Walmart and Rural King stores in Indiana. Sudden Oak Death fungus is an invasive, tree-killing species. (more…)
Posted on by jsbagga
May 4 is Birding’s Global BIG Day
On Saturday, May 4, people around the world will take part in one of the birding community’s largest Citizen Science events: the Global BIG Day. (more…)
Posted on by jsbagga
Earth Day Festival at Military Park
The 2019 Earth Day Festival at Military Park will take place on Saturday, April 20 from 11:00AM-4:00PM.
The CEES team will be there (and so will Katie’s critters!) to educate about the role of decomposers in maintaining ecosystem and soil health.
Posted on by jsbagga
Service Learning Project 7 Cancelled Due to weather
Project 7 has been cancelled for Friday, April 12, due to inclement weather conditions.
The project has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 13 (Holliday Park, 9:30AM-1:00PM).
Posted on by jsbagga
7th Annual Mirsky Lecture
Dr. Eric Hiatt, Professor at the University of Wisconsin – and a 1988 graduate of the IUPUI School of Science (BS Geology) – will speak about:
Earth’s Global Ice Age: Exploring Biosphere and Geosphere Interactions in an Ice-Covered World
Date: Tuesday, April 9
Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Lilly Auditorium (University Library)
Street address: 755 W Michigan Street, Indianapolis, 46202.
Posted on by jsbagga
Saturday, March 30, 8:30-9:30 PM
Earth Hour is a world wide movement designed to draw attention to human impacts on the planet. The one hour event takes place annually at the end of March. For that hour, participating cities will darken, and people are encouraged to turn off all nonessential lights and electronic devices. (more…)
Posted on by jsbagga
It’s that time of year again: as the days grow longer and the vernal equinox approaches, mammalian sport in all its evolutionary glory emerges. (more…)
Posted on by jsbagga
Calling all Citizen Scientists who have a fondness for birds!
President’s Day weekend approaches, and that means it is time for the Great Backyard Bird Count. This year, the dates for the GBBC are February 15-18. (more…)
Posted on by jsbagga
Darwin’s Day is February 12!
Join us as we celebrate the life and work of one of science’s seminal figures. (more…)
Posted on by jsbagga
Students Use Macroinvertebrates as Indicators of Stream Quality
Increased awareness concerning imperiled insect populations may be driving interest in invertebrate-themed programming. This past fall, CEES received multiple requests for the Aquatic Biodiversity program, a unit that focuses intensely on insects. (more…)