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Field Biology 2017 July 30-August 13

Explore the history and significance of field biology in the Adirondacks. Learn about the facilities, schedule, topics, grades, and projects for 2017. Get answers to your questions.

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Field Biology 2017 July 30-August 13

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  1. Field Biology 2017July 30-August 13

  2. Presentation Outline • History and Significance of Field Biology • Facilities • 2017 Schedule • Topics, grades, projects • Questions & Answers

  3. What is so special about the Adirondacks? Adirondack Park is larger than Rhode Island Connecticut Yellowstone N.P. Yosemite N.P. Grand Canyon N.P. Smoky Mountain N.P. Rocky Mountain N.P. Olympic N.P. Add these together to equal the ADK size.

  4. Blue Mtn. Lake Route 28 Inlet

  5. Long Point The Antlers To Blue Mountain Camp Huntington To Old Forge

  6. Wood Diameter of 57.2 cm Champion Trees—Hunting for the Oldest Forest Trees at Long Point

  7. History of Field Biology • 1940’s College purchased Camp Pine Knot of the hard work and good fortune of G. Metcalf • Science Camp begins in the early 1950’s • Two weeks, labor intensive course

  8. History of Field Biology • ASC purchases Antlers Hotel in 1960s • Science Department split into Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, and Physics • Biology faculty were important naturalists • Broyles takes over in 1993 • Klotz & Broyles become a tag team in 2009

  9. Facilities

  10. The Antlers Property Public Beach & Swim Area Lodge Boat Docks & Waterfront Terrace Cottages

  11. The Antlers

  12. The Cummings Dining Hall

  13. Kitchen Patrol (KP) and the post-meal clean-up

  14. Inside of Terrace Cottages

  15. The Outdoor Classroom

  16. Un-invited Guest

  17. Why we do Field Biology? • Wonderful outdoor experience • Canoeing & hiking • Living classroom • Textbook to nature • Great biological diversity • Major North American ecosystems • Easy access to • Pristine waterways • High Peaks Region • 85% of designated “Wilderness” in eastern North America

  18. Wonderful Biological Diversity

  19. Topics & Events 2017 • History of the Adirondack Park • Community Ecology • Insect Biology • Avian Biology • High Peaks Ecology • Forest Biology & Carbon Sequestration

  20. Topics & Events 2017 • Freshwater Ecology-Pagano • Peatland & Plant Families-Hough • Small mammal biology--Voltura

  21. Where do your grades come from? • Two week-ending Exams • 200 pts • Participation/Assignment Points • TBA

  22. Other Concerns • Weather & Clothing • Laundry & Linens • Health Form & Medical Center • Acknowledgement of Risk & Responsibilities • Summer Contact Email • Lake Placid & Plane Trip • Transportation & Map—Van drivers • Meal Requests—Vegetarian-Vegan

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