Natural Sciences

The Cougar Network

Project Goal: 
Study cougars and understand their role in ecosystems. Specifically interested in exploring cougars expanding their range back into areas where they once lived.
Your Role: 
If you have solide evidence of a cougar in your area, especially the northeast U.S., report it via email through their website.
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Confirmation criteria

Forest Soils in the Hogback Ecoregion

This course offers 2 classroom sessions on a Thursday and 4 field trips on Saturdays, focused on the different soils in Bristol, VT.  Students will learn about basic soil properties and how to use soil information maps.  Field trips will explore soil examination techniques and different soil types.

Course Dates: 
Thursday, March 27, 2014 to Saturday, April 19, 2014
Website: 
Course Announcement
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Tree Identification in the Hogback Ecoregion

This course covers year-round tree identification for beginners. Topics include: characteristics of bark, tree form, twigs, buds, leaves, fruit, and habitat.

Students will meet on 4 Saturdays, with a Sunday for back up: 01 March, 22 March, 24 May, & 28 June.

Course Dates: 
Saturday, March 1, 2014 to Saturday, June 28, 2014
Website: 
Course Announcement
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Four-Season Birding in the Hogback Ecoregion

"This course will immerse you in the joy of studying birds in the field, initiating or enhancing a lifetime pursuit."

Instruction will cover identification of local bird species, by field marks, song and habitat.  Natural history and conservation topics will also be covered.

Course participants will meet on 4 different Saturdays with Sunday as a back-up. Dates are: 22 February, 26 April, 31 May, 21 June.

 

Course Dates: 
Saturday, February 22, 2014 to Saturday, June 21, 2014
Website: 
Course Announcement
Registration Form (PDF)
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Vermont Reptile & Amphibian Atlas

Project Goal: 
Collect and share data about the status of reptiles and amphibians living in Vermont to support their conservation. Data collected includes natural history, distribution and conservation efforts that are working.
Your Role: 
Review available information and contribute additional information about amphibians or reptiles that you've seen in your area.
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Atlas main webpage

Amphibian Eggs & Larvae Key

This 6-page .pdf helps with identifying amphibian eggs and larvae.

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Vernal Pool Indicator Species ID Sheet

These PDF files provide descriptions, images and areas that will help in identifying potential vernal pools by what amphibians you find there.

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Butterflies and Moths of North America (BAMONA)

Project Goal: 
"Collect and provide access to quality-controlled data about butterflies and moths for" North America.
Your Role: 
Find, photograph and submit your sightings of butterflies and moths where you live. If you have expertise, help with reviewing submissions and caterpillar identifications.
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Website: 
BAMONA main website

Identify a Butterfly, Moth or Caterpillar

This site by Butterflies and Moths of North America will help you with identifying specimens that you have found, seen or photographed. It helps immensely to also have information about the plant and location where you saw this insect.

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Making Tunnels for Mason Bees

Here are some guides on how to make a nesting site for mason bees.

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