Re: [ECOLOG-L] Hollywood star wants to study whales, jellyfish and a clarification....
list members first of all i wanted to thank all the people that responded to me based on my comments on this post to ecolog-l a few days ago. some interesting comments. most were also copied to back to the list. so, i did not summarize here. one person that did not send her post to the listwon't share it hear, far too nasty, completely misinterpreted my intentions. i did not name names and i should have also said i was not including actress alison sudol either. by the way, i did not know this, but thanks to professor jerry howard of the u. of new orleans i learned this: "However, we need to cultivate those whose interest is genuine and Alison Sudol is one. She is a goodwill ambassador for IUCN.". so, i wanted to thank him for that update. kudos to her. as it seems or so i read that money/income seems to be getting more and more concentrated at the upper end of society world-wide, i am just hoping that these fewer and fewer people that have more than they or anyone would ever need to live on, would donate more of their money to the many causes around the world that could use more of their wealth. i was not suggesting that anyone needing or wanting money for their cause should turn away a penny. that wouldn't make too much sense. no, we may never know what someone's real motive is in giving away their money or time. in the end, i guess it doesn't really matter. also, didn't mention any names, so i wasn't slamming any one individual and i really had nobody in mind. i have written letters and e-mails to celebrities asking them for their money or time. have been much more successful on getting some time than money. with that said, was not trying to upset anyone on this fine list. also wanted to add thishave seen some very fine listservs come and go over the past 20 years. some of them were so good and so helpful, am not really sure whey they disappeared, as they were still very active when they did disappear. ecolog-l, a testament to esa and ecolog-l moderator david inouye, ph.d., it just seems to keep moving along.... thanks and have a great thursday. mike nolan On 4/18/2017 11:54 AM, Jerome Joseph Howard wrote: However, we need to cultivate those whose interest is genuine and Alison Sudol is one. She is a goodwill ambassador for IUCN, -- If we are on another line or away from the phone, please leave your number, best time to return your call and your e-mail address. After hours and weekend phone appointments are available upon request. Sincerely, J. Michael Nolan, Director Rainforest and Reef Try to learn something about everything and everything about something. -Thomas H. Huxley * "Outstanding-Affordable Field Courses in Rainforest & Marine Ecology" References/Comments from past Group Leaders and Individual Participants can be found at: http://rainforestandreef.org/past-participantgroup-leader-comments.html. U.S.: Rainforest and Reef 417 Watson St. Coopersville, MI 49404 Phone: 616.604.1234 Toll free: 1.877.209.7229 Cell Phone: 1.616.312.5744 Phone calls from outside the U.S. or Canada: 011.616.604.1234 Skype: rainforestandreef E-mail: mno...@rainforestandreef.org or travelwithra...@gmail.com Web: http://rainforestandreef.org (presently under revision) * --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus
Re: [ECOLOG-L] Hollywood star wants to study whales, jellyfish
erik this is not about you personally in any way. there are some rich people out there, some from hollywood, some from pro sports, etc. that do a great deal for conservation and other causes. this is not about them really either. i'm just a little sick of rich people saying they want to do things or worse yet, givingwhat to most of us might seem like a huge sum of money to a certain cause, but it's really nothing in end to them. am not saying their "donations" are not worth something to the cause they are funding. i'm not suggesting someone give all their money away and live on the street, would like to see some millionaire type give enough money away so that it impacts their lifestyle in some way. that would really show me how they feel about the cause they say that they are behind. most of these rich folks, especially athletes and hollywood types make donations to further market themselves. they wouldn't consider doing it anonymously, that would defeat the purpose. i hope this is just me being very grumpy early in the morning here. thanks. mike nolan On 4/17/2017 9:26 PM, Erik Hoffner wrote: Today I asked a Hollywood star what she'd like to do if she were not so busy entertaining the masses, she said "I would love to study whales and other marine mammals, either in the North Pacific Ocean off the coast of Washington and British Columbia, or frankly anywhere, jellyfish off the coast of Japan..." Huh! She also said this: "I think it is deeply important to feel the connection to nature, to what we are fighting to protect, to the beauty and wonderment, the magic and the fragility..." Pretty cool person! More here: https://news.mongabay.com/2017/04/fantastic-beasts-star-alison-sudol-talks-conservation-and-inspiration/ Erik -- See my latest writing and photojournalism projects here <http://www.erikhoffner.com/> /tw: @erikhoffner <https://twitter.com/ErikHoffner>/ -- If we are on another line or away from the phone, please leave your number, best time to return your call and your e-mail address. After hours and weekend phone appointments are available upon request. Sincerely, J. Michael Nolan, Director Rainforest and Reef Try to learn something about everything and everything about something. -Thomas H. Huxley * "Outstanding-Affordable Field Courses in Rainforest & Marine Ecology" References/Comments from past Group Leaders and Individual Participants can be found at: http://rainforestandreef.org/past-participantgroup-leader-comments.html. U.S.: Rainforest and Reef 417 Watson St. Coopersville, MI 49404 Phone: 616.604.1234 Toll free: 1.877.209.7229 Cell Phone: 1.616.312.5744 Phone calls from outside the U.S. or Canada: 011.616.604.1234 Skype: rainforestandreef E-mail: mno...@rainforestandreef.org or travelwithra...@gmail.com Web: http://rainforestandreef.org (presently under revision) * --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus
[ECOLOG-L] Eco-Friendly Genius of 'Earthships'....
i know there are a lot of ideas like this out there. found this one to be a bit more interesting. lots of ecology issues here, of course. maybe it's just me, but found the idea of there being more than abundant resources for building these placeslike "piles and piles of tires everywhere" to be just a bit depressing. https://youtu.be/JJ2izXcxhsQ thanks. mike nolan --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus
[ECOLOG-L] new documentary..."plastic oceans"....
links below... http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2017/02/11/seas-have-become-plastic-graveyard-can-technology-turn-tide/ http://www.plasticoceans.org/film/ http://www.plasticoceans.org/take-action/ thanks. mike nolan -- If we are on another line or away from the phone, please leave your number, best time to return your call and your e-mail address. After hours and weekend phone appointments are available upon request. Sincerely, J. Michael Nolan, Director Rainforest and Reef Try to learn something about everything and everything about something. -Thomas H. Huxley * "Outstanding-Affordable Field Courses in Rainforest & Marine Ecology" References/Comments from past Group Leaders and Individual Participants can be found at: http://rainforestandreef.org/past-participantgroup-leader-comments.html. U.S.: Rainforest and Reef 417 Watson St. Coopersville, MI 49404 Phone: 616.604.1234 Toll free: dial: 1.616.604.0472>don't dial the country code when prompted to do so>dial: 616.604.1234# Cell Phone: 1.616.312.5744 Phone calls from outside the U.S. or Canada: 011.616.604.1234 Skype: rainforestandreef E-mail: mno...@rainforestandreef.org or travelwithra...@gmail.com Web: http://rainforestandreef.org (presently under revision) * --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus
[ECOLOG-L] rachel carson story on pbs....
tonight "american experience" on pbs featured rachel carson, the story behind her books, and especially /*silent spring*/. incredibly well done. some of the video will punch you right in the gut. have included the entire program below, along with some related links. the first link is the program in its entirety~1 hr 53 min. powerful from so many angles http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/rachel-carson/player/ http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/introduction/rachel-carson-introduction/ http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/bonus-video/Rachel-carson-malaria-and-silent-spring/ http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/interview/Rachel-Carson-science-writer-elizabeth-kolbert/ http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/general-article/rachel-carson-role-lifetime/ Featuring the voice of Mary-Louise Parker as the influential writer and scientist,*Rachel Carson*is an intimate portrait of the woman whose groundbreaking books revolutionized our relationship to the natural world. When/Silent Spring/was published in September 1962 it became an instant bestseller and would go on to spark dramatic changes in the way the government regulated pesticides. Drawn from Carson’s own writings, letters and recent scholarship, the film illuminates both the public and private life of the soft-spoken, shy scientist who launched the modern environmental movement. thank you. mike nolan -- If we are on another line or away from the phone, please leave your number, best time to return your call and your e-mail address. After hours and weekend phone appointments are available upon request. Sincerely, J. Michael Nolan, Director Rainforest and Reef Try to learn something about everything and everything about something. -Thomas H. Huxley * "Outstanding-Affordable Field Courses in Rainforest & Marine Ecology" References/Comments from past Group Leaders and Individual Participants can be found at: http://rainforestandreef.org/past-participantgroup-leader-comments.html. U.S.: Rainforest and Reef 417 Watson St. Coopersville, MI 49404 Phone: 616.604.1234 Toll free: dial: 1.616.604.0472>don't dial the country code when prompted to do so>dial: 616.604.1234# Cell Phone: 1.616.312.5744 Phone calls from outside the U.S. or Canada: 011.616.604.1234 Skype: rainforestandreef E-mail: mno...@rainforestandreef.org or travelwithra...@gmail.com Web: http://rainforestandreef.org (presently under revision) *
[ECOLOG-L] The Hermit Who Inadvertently Shaped Climate-Change Science....
came across this today about billy barr and ecolog-l's david inouye. who would have guessed? not me... https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2017/01/billy-barr-climate-change/512198/ thank you... mike nolan -- If we are on another line or away from the phone, please leave your number, best time to return your call and your e-mail address. After hours and weekend phone appointments are available upon request. Sincerely, J. Michael Nolan, Director Rainforest and Reef Try to learn something about everything and everything about something. -Thomas H. Huxley * "Outstanding-Affordable Field Courses in Rainforest & Marine Ecology" References/Comments from past Group Leaders and Individual Participants can be found at: http://rainforestandreef.org/past-participantgroup-leader-comments.html. U.S.: Rainforest and Reef 417 Watson St. Coopersville, MI 49404 Phone: 616.604.1234 Toll free: dial: 1.616.604.0472>don't dial the country code when prompted to do so>dial: 616.604.1234# Cell Phone: 1.616.312.5744 Phone calls from outside the U.S. or Canada: 011.616.604.1234 Skype: rainforestandreef E-mail: mno...@rainforestandreef.org or travelwithra...@gmail.com Web: http://rainforestandreef.org (presently under revision) *
[ECOLOG-L] plastic and midway island....
list members saw this recently. for those teaching ecology. the remoteness of midway island and the plastics there. more than disturbing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUM58LIU2Lo next video is on plastics in the pacific: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTurihxSTnI i'm guilty too. thanks you. mike nolan -- If we are on another line or away from the phone, please leave your number, best time to return your call and your e-mail address. After hours and weekend phone appointments are available upon request. Sincerely, J. Michael Nolan, Director Rainforest and Reef Try to learn something about everything and everything about something. -Thomas H. Huxley * "Outstanding-Affordable Field Courses in Rainforest & Marine Ecology" References/Comments from past Group Leaders and Individual Participants can be found at: http://rainforestandreef.org/past-participantgroup-leader-comments.html. U.S.: Rainforest and Reef 417 Watson St. Coopersville, MI 49404 Phone: 616.604.1234 Toll free: 1.877.209.7229 Cell Phone: 1.616.312.5744 Phone calls from outside the U.S. or Canada: 011.616.604.1234 Skype: rainforestandreef E-mail: mno...@rainforestandreef.org or travelwithra...@gmail.com Web: http://rainforestandreef.org (presently under revision) Europe: Rainforest and Reef Haguenau, France Att: Marion Stephan Local/International Phone: 49.0.177.1747485 Skype: walli044 E-mail: mstep...@rainforestandreef.org or eur...@rainforestandreef.org * --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus
Re: [ECOLOG-L] Seeking popular science articles on Ecology
Thilina and others interested Some years ago now, there was a packet of reprints from Scientific American on Ecology out there. I bought the packet from Carolina Biological. their phone is: 800.334.5551 *Things in this packet included some classic studies in Ecology/Biology. Don't have it anymore, but am going to call them myself today. Articles like the "Ecology of Fire", etc., etc. I don't have the ISBN no. Thanks and best of luck. Mike Nolan * On 8/9/2016 11:10 PM, Carola Haas wrote: Hello, I highly recommend George Constantz’s book "Hollows, Peepers, and Highlanders: An Appalachian Mountain Ecology”—beautifully written essays that each illustrate an important concept in evolutionary biology or ecology. (http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/hollows-peepers-and-highlanders-george-constantz/1103811637?ean=9780937058862) Each chapter is only 5-10 pages long, making for easy and enjoyable reading. I have used it in a sophomore class in wildlife field biology. He has a newer book out about the Rockies, but I haven’t read that one yet. Nothing for Massachusetts unfortunately. (Donald and Lillian Stokes have great books on animal behavior and natural history for New England, but don’t know of anything that gets at those fundamental concepts. . . . ) Carola A. Haas Professor, Wildlife Ecology Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Conservation 112 Cheatham Hall (MC 0321) 310 West Campus Drive, Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA 24061 cah...@vt.edu <mailto:cah...@vt.edu> 540-231-9269 http://www.fishwild.vt.edu/faculty/haas.htm On Aug 9, 2016, at 8:40 PM, Thilina Surasinghe <mailto:tdi...@gmail.com>> wrote: Folks, I am teaching an introductory ecology (General Ecology) course to sophomores majoring in biology. These students have a very foundation-level background on genetics, evolution, and organismal biology. But, are relatively new to fundamental concepts of ecology and environmental sciences. I am highly interested in having in-class discussions based on a few popular science articles or book chapters from non-fiction books written for environmental/nature enthusiasts. I am very familiar with work of EO Wilson and David Quamann- however, I feel that most of their work are more in alignment with a conservation biology or environmental management. Do you have any recommendations on popular science-type readings that are more pertinent to ecology theory, biological communities, ecosystems and biomes, etc? The class period is 1 hr and 15 mins. Reading component is going to be "homework" (shorter articles are preferred) but the discussions take place in-class. So, any reading material that can drive a conservation/debate would be ideal. I would love to heard those ideas too. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks... Thilina Dilan Surasinghe (Ph.D. in Wildlife and Fisheries Biology) Assistant Professor in Ecology and Conservation Biology Department of Biological Science Bridgewater State University Conant Science Building 24 Park Avenue Bridgewater, MA 02325 USA email: tsurasin...@bridgew.edu <mailto:tsurasin...@bridgew.edu>, thilina.surasin...@bridgew.edu <mailto:thilina.surasin...@bridgew.edu>, tdi...@gmail.com <mailto:tdi...@gmail.com>, tsur...@g.clemson.edu <mailto:tsur...@g.clemson.edu> --- -- If we are on another line or away from the phone, please leave your number, best time to return your call and your e-mail address. After hours and weekend phone appointments are available upon request. Sincerely, J. Michael Nolan, Director Rainforest and Reef Try to learn something about everything and everything about something. -Thomas H. Huxley * "Outstanding-Affordable Field Courses in Rainforest & Marine Ecology" References/Comments from past Group Leaders and Individual Participants can be found at: http://rainforestandreef.org/past-participantgroup-leader-comments.html. U.S.: Rainforest and Reef 417 Watson St. Coopersville, MI 49404 Phone: 616.604.1234 Toll free: 1.877.209.7229 Cell Phone: 1.616.312.5744 Phone calls from outside the U.S. or Canada: 011.616.604.1234 Skype: rainforestandreef E-mail: mno...@rainforestandreef.org or travelwithra...@gmail.com Web: http://rainforestandreef.org (presently under revision) Europe: Rainforest and Reef Haguenau, France Att: Marion Stephan Local/International Phone: 49.0.177.1747485 Skype: walli044 E-mail: mstep...@rainforestandreef.org or eur...@rainforestandreef.org *
[ECOLOG-L] Mark Your Brackets: Mammal March Madness is on!
thought that some might enjoy this: http://mammalssuck.blogspot.com/2015/02/mammal-march-madness-2015.html thank you. mike nolan -- If we are on another line or away from the phone, please leave your number, best time to return your call and your e-mail address. After hours and weekend phone appointments are available upon request. Sincerely, J. Michael Nolan, Director Rainforest and Reef Try to learn something about everything and everything about something. -Thomas H. Huxley * "Outstanding-Affordable Field Courses in Rainforest & Marine Ecology" References/Comments from past Group Leaders and Individual Participants can be found at: http://rainforestandreef.org/past-participantgroup-leader-comments.html. U.S.: Rainforest and Reef 417 Watson St. Coopersville, MI 49404 Phone: 616.604.1234 Toll free: dial: 1.616.604.0472>don't dial the country code when prompted to do so>dial: 616.604.1234# Cell Phone: 1.616.312.5744 Phone calls from outside the U.S. or Canada: 011.616.604.1234 Skype: rainforestandreef E-mail: mno...@rainforestandreef.org or travelwithra...@gmail.com Web: http://rainforestandreef.org (presently under revision) Europe: Rainforest and Reef Haguenau, France Att: Marion Stephan Local/International Phone: 49.0.177.1747485 Skype: walli044 E-mail: mstep...@rainforestandreef.org or eur...@rainforestandreef.org *
[ECOLOG-L] Inquiry about a group of High School Students....Marine Biology Field Experience
List Members Apologies for cross-posting. I have a group request from a private, all boys High School out of St. Louis, MO. They would be interested in a Marine Biology/Sea Turtle experience in the southern or southeast U.S. Dates, approximately, and with some flexibilityNovember 8-November 14, 2015. One big obstacle for them is sheer group size. The group leader says he will be bring approximately 140 male High School Students. Does anyone on the list have suggestions for an organization that would have the interest, facilities and staff to handle a group like this? They would be willing to use a local hotel for their housing needs. So, I'm looking for on-site resourcesBoats, experienced Guides/Marine Biology or other Science related Instructors and other Instructional Resources. Again, they can travel to any site along the Gulf coast, or se Atlantic Coast. The Florida Keys would also work very well for them. This Group would be pleased to work with a College or University that has a Marine facility. not a requirement though. Also, is not allowed by Aministration to fly. They will be traveling by buses and can travel a great distance. Leaving the U.S. is not an option, so they are limited to the entire Gulf Coast OR the southeast U.S. for their November experience. I don't think that a cruise in the Caribbean would be an option, unless there is something out there that I am not aware of. Thank you in advance. Mike Nolan -- If we are on another line or away from the phone, please leave your number, best time to return your call and your e-mail address. After hours and weekend phone appointments are available upon request. Sincerely, J. Michael Nolan, Director Rainforest and Reef Try to learn something about everything and everything about something. -Thomas H. Huxley PLEASE CONFIRM THE RECEIPT OF THIS E-MAIL. THANK YOU. * "Outstanding-Affordable Field Courses in Rainforest & Marine Ecology" References/Comments from past Group Leaders and Individual Participants can be found at: http://rainforestandreef.org/past-group-leaderparticipant-comments.html, many more available upon request. U.S.: Rainforest and Reef 161 Main St. Coopersville, MI 49404 International Phone from outside the U.S. or Canada: 011.616.604.0546 Phone: 1.616.312.5744 Skype: rainforestandreef E-mail:mno...@rainforestandreef.org ortravelwithra...@gmail.com Note: Please send inquiries to both e-mail addresses Web:http://rainforestandreef.org (under revision for 2015 and beyond) Europe: Rainforest and Reef Haguenau, France Att: Marion Stephan Local/International Phone: 49.0.177.1747485 Skype: walli044 E-mail:mstep...@rainforestandreef.org *
[ECOLOG-L] Meet 7 new endangered species on the IUCN Red List....
nice video on the iucn red list at the bottom of this article. http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/animals/blogs/meet-7-new-endangered-species-on-the-iucn-red-list thanks and have a great friday. mike nolan -- If we are on another line or away from the phone, please leave your number, best time to return your call and your e-mail address. After hours and weekend phone appointments are available upon request. Sincerely, J. Michael Nolan, Director Rainforest and Reef Try to learn something about everything and everything about something. -Thomas H. Huxley PLEASE CONFIRM THE RECEIPT OF THIS E-MAIL. THANK YOU. * "Outstanding-Affordable Field Courses in Rainforest & Marine Ecology" References/Comments from past Group Leaders and Individual Participants can be found at: http://rainforestandreef.org/past-group-leaderparticipant-comments.html, many more available upon request. U.S.: Rainforest and Reef 161 Main St. Coopersville, MI 49404 International Phone from outside the U.S. or Canada: 011.616.604.0546 Toll Free U.S. and Canada: 1.877.255.3721 Cell Phone: 1.616.312.5744 Skype: rainforestandreeffieldcourses E-mail: mno...@rainforestandreef.org or travelwithra...@gmail.com Note: Please send inquiries to both e-mail addresses Web: http://rainforestandreef.org (under revision for 2014 and beyond) Europe: Rainforest and Reef Haguenau, France Att: Marion Stephan Local/International Phone: 49.0.177.1747485 Skype: walli044 E-mail: mstep...@rainforestandreef.org *
[ECOLOG-L] When a scientist picks up a camera: An interview with Andrew Snyder....
What I'm hoping to do when/if I ever grow up http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/stories/when-a-scientist-picks-up-a-camera-an-interview-with-andrew-snyder Have read about her before, amazing work. http://www.mnn.com/leaderboard/stories/meet-the-woman-who-elevated-conservation-photography-to-a-whole-new-level Thank you. Mike Nolan -- If we are on another line or away from the phone, please leave your number, best time to return your call and your e-mail address. After hours and weekend phone appointments are available upon request. Sincerely, J. Michael Nolan, Director Rainforest and Reef Try to learn something about everything and everything about something. -Thomas H. Huxley PLEASE CONFIRM THE RECEIPT OF THIS E-MAIL. THANK YOU. * "Outstanding-Affordable Field Courses in Rainforest & Marine Ecology" References/Comments from past Group Leaders and Individual Participants can be found at: http://rainforestandreef.org/comments.htm, many more available upon request. U.S.: Rainforest and Reef 161 Main St. Coopersville, MI 49404 International Phone from outside the U.S. or Canada: 011.616.604.0546 Toll Free U.S. and Canada: 1.877.255.3721 Cell Phone: 1.616.312.5744 Skype: rainforestandreeffieldcourses E-mail: mno...@rainforestandreef.org or travelwithra...@gmail.com Note: Please send inquiries to both e-mail addresses Web: http://rainforestandreef.org (under revision for 2014 and beyond) Europe: Rainforest and Reef Haguenau, France Att: Marion Stephan Local/International Phone: 49.0.177.1747485 Skype: walli044 E-mail: mstep...@rainforestandreef.org *
[ECOLOG-L] The incredible growth of the underwater Internet....
The internet is great, but there are some ecological impacts that go far beyond energy usage. http://www.mnn.com/green-tech/computers/stories/the-incredible-growth-of-the-underwater-internet http://builtvisible.com/messages-in-the-deep/ Thank you. Mike Nolan -- If we are on another line or away from the phone, please leave your number, best time to return your call and your e-mail address. After hours and weekend phone appointments are available upon request. Sincerely, J. Michael Nolan, Director Rainforest and Reef Try to learn something about everything and everything about something. -Thomas H. Huxley PLEASE CONFIRM THE RECEIPT OF THIS E-MAIL. THANK YOU. * "Outstanding-Affordable Field Courses in Rainforest & Marine Ecology" References/Comments from past Group Leaders and Individual Participants can be found at: http://rainforestandreef.org/comments.htm, many more available upon request. U.S.: Rainforest and Reef 161 Main St. Coopersville, MI 49404 International Phone from outside the U.S. or Canada: 011.616.604.0546 Toll Free U.S. and Canada: 1.877.255.3721 Cell Phone: 1.616.312.5744 Skype: rainforestandreeffieldcourses E-mail: mno...@rainforestandreef.org or travelwithra...@gmail.com Note: Please send inquiries to both e-mail addresses Web: http://rainforestandreef.org (under revision for 2014 and beyond) Europe: Rainforest and Reef Haguenau, France Att: Marion Stephan Local/International Phone: 49.0.177.1747485 Skype: walli044 E-mail: mstep...@rainforestandreef.org *
[ECOLOG-L] 'In Search of Lost Frogs': Photographer rescues frogs from oblivion,,Read more:
If you love Frogs and some great images, take a look: http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/animals/stories/in-search-of-lost-frogs-photographer-rescues-frogs-from-oblivion#ixzz3HgJR8S5M Thanks and have a safe Halloween. Mike Nolan -- If we are on another line or away from the phone, please leave your number, best time to return your call and your e-mail address. After hours and weekend phone appointments are available upon request. Sincerely, J. Michael Nolan, Director Rainforest and Reef Try to learn something about everything and everything about something. -Thomas H. Huxley PLEASE CONFIRM THE RECEIPT OF THIS E-MAIL. THANK YOU. * "Outstanding-Affordable Field Courses in Rainforest & Marine Ecology" References/Comments from past Group Leaders and Individual Participants can be found at: http://rainforestandreef.org/comments.htm, many more available upon request. U.S.: Rainforest and Reef 161 Main St. Coopersville, MI 49404 International Phone from outside the U.S. or Canada: 011.616.604.0546 Toll Free U.S. and Canada: 1.877.255.3721 Cell Phone: 1.616.312.5744 Skype: rainforestandreeffieldcourses E-mail: mno...@rainforestandreef.org or travelwithra...@gmail.com Note: Please send inquiries to both e-mail addresses Web: http://rainforestandreef.org (under revision for 2014 and beyond) Europe: Rainforest and Reef Haguenau, France Att: Marion Stephan Local/International Phone: 49.0.177.1747485 Skype: walli044 E-mail: mstep...@rainforestandreef.org *
Re: [ECOLOG-L] Where to buy equipment for ecological field courses?
Oliver and Others that could be interested Here is a very nice resource: http://www.bioquip.com/ Thank you and have a great weekend. Mike Nolan On 6/6/2014 2:45 AM, Oliver Bossdorf wrote: Hi all, do you know any good companies for buying equipment for ecological field courses (for undergraduates) - quadrats, tapes, flags, tools for taking soil samples, simple devices for measuring the abiotic environment, data loggers, etc.? I know Forestry Suppliers, but am looking for other options, particularly also in Europe. I would be grateful for any help! Best regards, Oliver -- If we are on another line or away from the phone, please leave your number, best time to return your call and your e-mail address. After hours and weekend phone appointments are available upon request. Sincerely, J. Michael Nolan, Director Rainforest and Reef Try to learn something about everything and everything about something. -Thomas H. Huxley PLEASE CONFIRM THE RECEIPT OF THIS E-MAIL. THANK YOU. * "Outstanding-Affordable Field Courses in Rainforest & Marine Ecology" References/Comments from past Group Leaders and Individual Participants can be found at: http://rainforestandreef.org/comments.htm, many more available upon request. U.S.: Rainforest and Reef 161 Main St. Coopersville, MI 49404 International Phone from outside the U.S. or Canada: 011.616.604.0546 Toll Free U.S. and Canada: 1.877.255.3721 Cell Phone: 1.616.312.5744 Skype: rainforestandreeffieldcourses E-mail: mno...@rainforestandreef.org or travelwithra...@gmail.com Note: Please send inquiries to both e-mail addresses Web: http://rainforestandreef.org (under revision for 2014 and beyond) Europe: Rainforest and Reef Haguenau, France Att: Marion Stephan Local/International Phone: 49.0.177.1747485 Skype: walli044 E-mail: mstep...@rainforestandreef.org *
[ECOLOG-L] We need the birds and birds need us....
As it relates to the recent discussions on Atlantic Puffins /*http://www.cnn.com/2014/05/30/opinion/doherty-save-birds/index.html?hpt=hp_bn7 *Peter Doherty, a Nobel Prize-winning immunologist, is the author of "Their Fate is Our Fate: How birds foretell threats to our health and the world." The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of the author. / Thank you. Mike Nolan -- If we are on another line or away from the phone, please leave your number, best time to return your call and your e-mail address. After hours and weekend phone appointments are available upon request. Sincerely, J. Michael Nolan, Director Rainforest and Reef Try to learn something about everything and everything about something. -Thomas H. Huxley PLEASE CONFIRM THE RECEIPT OF THIS E-MAIL. THANK YOU. * "Outstanding-Affordable Field Courses in Rainforest & Marine Ecology" References/Comments from past Group Leaders and Individual Participants can be found at: http://rainforestandreef.org/comments.htm, many more available upon request. U.S.: Rainforest and Reef 161 Main St. Coopersville, MI 49404 International Phone from outside the U.S. or Canada: 011.616.604.0546 Toll Free U.S. and Canada: 1.877.255.3721 Cell Phone: 1.616.312.5744 Skype: rainforestandreeffieldcourses E-mail: mno...@rainforestandreef.org or travelwithra...@gmail.com Note: Please send inquiries to both e-mail addresses Web: http://rainforestandreef.org (under revision for 2014 and beyond) Europe: Rainforest and Reef Haguenau, France Att: Marion Stephan Local/International Phone: 49.0.177.1747485 Skype: walli044 E-mail: mstep...@rainforestandreef.org *
Re: [ECOLOG-L] puffin problems....moe on Puffin Issue and Farley Mowat....
Thank you for this post. Some additional links for you on Puffins: http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/animals/blogs/carnival-of-puffins-comical-seabirds-delight-even-as-conservation http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/animals/videos/sea-birds-struggle-may-be-natures-warning Puffin Magic photography of Puffins from "Puffin Magic" by National Geography: http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2014/06/puffins/green-photography And http://hubpages.com/hub/Facts-About-Puffins-and-Sand-Eels Also, might add that Canadian Conservationist and Author Farley Mowat passed away earlier this month: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/08/world/americas/farley-mowat-canadian-writer-and-wildlife-advocate-dies-at-92.html?_r=0 Some of his great work did include the Atlantic Puffin Some of his videos on a variety of Conservation issues are still classics. Thank you. Mike Nolan On 5/28/2014 10:13 PM, David Inouye wrote: http://www.motherjones.com/environment/2014/04/gulf-maine-puffin-climate-change is an interesting article about the changes in the ecology of the ocean in Maine, and how it's affecting the reintroduced puffin population (and others). -- If we are on another line or away from the phone, please leave your number, best time to return your call and your e-mail address. After hours and weekend phone appointments are available upon request. Sincerely, J. Michael Nolan, Director Rainforest and Reef Try to learn something about everything and everything about something. -Thomas H. Huxley PLEASE CONFIRM THE RECEIPT OF THIS E-MAIL. THANK YOU. * "Outstanding-Affordable Field Courses in Rainforest & Marine Ecology" References/Comments from past Group Leaders and Individual Participants can be found at: http://rainforestandreef.org/comments.htm, many more available upon request. U.S.: Rainforest and Reef 161 Main St. Coopersville, MI 49404 International Phone from outside the U.S. or Canada: 011.616.604.0546 Toll Free U.S. and Canada: 1.877.255.3721 Cell Phone: 1.616.312.5744 Skype: rainforestandreeffieldcourses E-mail: mno...@rainforestandreef.org or travelwithra...@gmail.com Note: Please send inquiries to both e-mail addresses Web: http://rainforestandreef.org (under revision for 2014 and beyond) Europe: Rainforest and Reef Haguenau, France Att: Marion Stephan Local/International Phone: 49.0.177.1747485 Skype: walli044 E-mail: mstep...@rainforestandreef.org *
Re: [ECOLOG-L] interesting flowering following a California fire last year
Thank you for this. Here is a good generalized article on the very misunderstood ecology of fire, appropriately named, /_The Ecology of Fire_/: The ecology of fire by: C. F. Cooper <http://www.citeulike.org/group/10326/author/Cooper:CF> /Scientific American/, Vol. 204, No. 4. (1961) Thank you. Mike Nolan On 5/15/2014 10:34 AM, David Inouye wrote: http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/After-inferno-Mt-Diablo-bursts-with-long-hidden-5475899.php After inferno, Mt. Diablo bursts with long-hidden flowers -- If we are on another line or away from the phone, please leave your number, best time to return your call and your e-mail address. After hours and weekend phone appointments are available upon request. Sincerely, J. Michael Nolan, Director Rainforest and Reef Try to learn something about everything and everything about something. -Thomas H. Huxley PLEASE CONFIRM THE RECEIPT OF THIS E-MAIL. THANK YOU. * "Outstanding-Affordable Field Courses in Rainforest & Marine Ecology" References/Comments from past Group Leaders and Individual Participants can be found at: http://rainforestandreef.org/comments.htm, many more available upon request. U.S.: Rainforest and Reef 161 Main St. Coopersville, MI 49404 International Phone from outside the U.S. or Canada: 011.616.604.0546 Toll Free U.S. and Canada: 1.877.255.3721 Cell Phone: 1.616.312.5744 Skype: rainforestandreeffieldcourses E-mail: mno...@rainforestandreef.org or travelwithra...@gmail.com Note: Please send inquiries to both e-mail addresses Web: http://rainforestandreef.org (under revision for 2014 and beyond) Europe: Rainforest and Reef Haguenau, France Att: Marion Stephan Local/International Phone: 49.0.177.1747485 Skype: walli044 E-mail: mstep...@rainforestandreef.org *
Re: [ECOLOG-L] Loss of field-based courses
Thanks for bringing this topic up Dr. Inouye. You know what they say"Specialists learn more and more about less and less until someday they will know everything about nothing". It's even happening at the High School level. I was once given carte blanche to to re-design an ailing advanced Biology program at a high school. Was heavily criticized for choosing Ecology and some of the classic discoveries in Biology as the theme of the class. Parents were the biggest critics. They just didn't see how the content of my course was going to get their children in medical school. They got over it and it was a good decision. I tried to use Biochemistry and Genetics without losing focus on the bigger picture. It was a fairly large, rural high school and I was quite surprised every spring when I would put a small bowl of tadpoles on my desk, and count the number of kids that didn't have a clue as to what they were. Pretty sad state of affairs Have a now retired friend from Penn State who did most of his research on Peccaries, he told me on several occasions that he was what was left of a dying breed. I found his work, and especially that dealing with hibernation biology and physiology to be incredibly fascinating. Thank for anyone's feedback on this all important issue. Am copying this to several High School Bio lists and am curious what their feelings are on this. Thank you. Mike Nolan On 5/14/2014 10:07 AM, David L. McNeely wrote: I have been observing this for some time now. Organisms and their habitats are being written out of biology, so far as direct experience with them is concerned. We soon will have no means of knowing what is going on in nature, as no one will be investigating nature, or even have a clue as to how to do so. It is somewhat disconcerting to attend conferences and witness paper presentations where it is clear that the presenter has never seen a living, wild specimen of the organism being reported on and would not know how to go about finding one. The Southwestern Association of Naturalists has recently approved, to be awarded for the first time at its annual meeting in San Diego next April, a new Student Field Natural History Award. Details concerning this competition will be available on the SWAN web site and in the annual call for papers, but essentially it provides a prestigious award and a monetary prize for the outstanding paper which includes a substantial field component presented by a student member at the annual meeting. More details will appear on the SWAN web site and in the annual call for papers for next year. To qualify for the competition, the investigation reported on must have been carried out on the natural history (essentially ecology and evolution) of organisms in the southwestern portion of North America (as defined by SWAN) where they occur in their environments. I would encourage ESA and other societies to consider implementing awards for field based studies. David McNeely David Inouye wrote: I'm posting this for a colleague who wanted to remain anonymous but would be interested in your comments. We've suffered the same loss of field-based courses at the University of Maryland, but I think for other reasons. David Inouye My ecology/evolution/plant diversity students are always shocked when I tell them about one way in which the shift towards genomics in ecology and evolution is largely responsible for the disappearance of almost all field courses in my department (and probably elsewhere). I don't think that this is exactly what you had in mind regarding an example of "how rapidly and significantly ecological science and evolution are changing", but I don't think it's too off-track. We now have six evolutionary biologists in my department (including myself), and only one of us (me) does any field work other than to find-and-grind organisms for genomics work. The rest is computer modeling and lab work, conducting Petri-dish and vial-based experiments with flies or microorganisms. Not surprisingly, these lab-based faculty are not only pale and wan, but they're completely uninterested in -- and dismiss as too "noisy" -- field experiments aimed to detect the process or outcome of natural selection in wild populations. So, not only are they unable to teach field-based courses (or even to run local field trips), but they're now raising a cohort of graduate students who are exactly the same. While genomics can answer certain kinds of questions in evolutionary ecology and detect phylogenetic patterns that population-based studies of natural selection cannot, I think it's really important to inform undergraduates about this major political and financial shift in evolutionary research, and to point out the kinds of questions that cannot be addressed with genomics. Invariably, these students are very surpri
Re: [ECOLOG-L] Can someone recommend me active list servers for faculty members where educational issues are discussed openly? Thank you. Jorge
Jorge and Others... A recommendation I make yearlynot a listserv, but a newsletter and it is excellent from Rick Reis, Ph.D. and the Ed folks at Stanford U. You can't post to it, but weekly topics are usually right on target in keeping up with educational questions and comments I see on many other lists. Not strictly Science issues. tomorrows-professor mailing list tomorrows-profes...@lists.stanford.edu https://mailman.stanford.edu/mailman/listinfo/tomorrows-professor Tommorrow's Professor is archived and searchable (like Ecolog-l) at: http://cgi.stanford.edu/~dept-ctl/tomprof/postings.php <http://cgi.stanford.edu/%7Edept-ctl/tomprof/postings.php> Also, here is a number of lists devoted to Education in general http://listserv.aera.net/scripts/wa.exe?INDEX Thank you and have a great day. Mike Nolan On 5/13/2014 5:11 AM, Jorge A. Santiago-Blay wrote: Can someone recommend me active list servers for faculty members where educational issues are discussed openly? Thank you. Jorge -- If we are on another line or away from the phone, please leave your number, best time to return your call and your e-mail address. After hours and weekend phone appointments are available upon request. Sincerely, J. Michael Nolan, Director Rainforest and Reef Try to learn something about everything and everything about something. -Thomas H. Huxley Please PLEASE CONFIRM THE RECEIPT OF THIS E-MAIL. THANK YOU. * "Outstanding-Affordable Field Courses in Rainforest & Marine Ecology" References/Comments from past Group Leaders and Individual Participants can be found at: http://rainforestandreef.org/comments.htm, many more available upon request. U.S.: Rainforest and Reef 161 Main St. Coopersville, MI 49404 International Phone from outside the U.S. or Canada: 011.616.604.0546 Toll Free U.S. and Canada: 1.877.255.3721 Cell Phone: 1.616.312.5744 Skype: rainforestandreeffieldcourses E-mail: mno...@rainforestandreef.org or travelwithra...@gmail.com Note: Please send inquiries to both e-mail addresses Web: http://rainforestandreef.org (under revision for 2014 and beyond) Europe: Rainforest and Reef Haguenau, France Att: Marion Stephan Local/International Phone: 49.0.177.1747485 Skype: walli044 E-mail: mstep...@rainforestandreef.org *
Re: [ECOLOG-L] Bees and Facebook...Africanized Honey Bees and Mute Swans....
Debra and Others You'll have to look into other states aside from Florida for impacts of the Africanized Honey Bee on Honey Bee stocks that we all depend on. I don't think it has been nearly as big a problem as researchers and probably the media, in particular, were predicting some years ago. It is an interesting issue that you may want to consider adding to this story? Obviously many spin-offs with the topic of introduced species http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/mg113 Because the U.S. beekeeping industry was informed and prepared for the African honey bee invasion, it has not suffered extensive damage. For example, African bees have had no significant economic impact on honey production by beekeepers in Florida. The introduction of African bees in Florida has caused some alteration in beekeeping practices. These alterations were encouraged through Best Management Practices (BMPs) provided by the Apiary Section the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division of Plant Industry (http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/pi/plantinsp/ apiary/apiary.html <http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/pi/plantinsp/apiary/apiary.html>). The BMPs were provided to the beekeeping industry in an effort to minimize the impact of African bees to traditional beekeeping. Beekeeping practices, as outlined in the BMPs, include modifications such as re-queening more often, purchasing marked queens from a reputable European breeder, and careful observation of colonies. Although the African honey bee has been introduced only recently to Florida, it appears that keeping managed European colonies may help keep African bees out of new territory by providing intense competition for resources. Therefore, beekeepers will become one of the principle resources to whom the general public and agriculturalists can turn as they confront the African honey bee. On the topic of introduced speciesquite a controversy in some Michigan counties right at the moment regarding Mute Swans. In at least one Michigan county state game officials are recommending that ALL Mute Swans be killed. Here are a couple of links, you can draw your own conclusions. http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2013/07/in_unprecedented_move_west_mic.html https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-153-10370_12145_59132_59333-263394--,00.html http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-153-10370_12145_59132_59333-263418--,00.html http://www.change.org/petitions/stop-the-killing-of-mute-swans-in-michigan Thanks to Nancy R. for this original post. Thank you. Mike Nolan On 5/11/2014 9:39 PM, Ortenzi, Debra S wrote: Love the bees and produce shot so I made a short ppt to intro interdependenceâEUR¦see attached Deb Ortenzi *From:*NY Intermediate (5-8) Science Core Curriculum [mailto:5-8scie...@listserv.oneonta.edu] *On Behalf Of *Nancy Ridenour *Sent:* Sunday, May 11, 2014 3:26 PM *To:* 5-8scie...@listserv.oneonta.edu *Subject:* Bees and Facebook Hi all Saw the attached on FB today and thought what a great potential student project to work with retail stores to try to educate the public about the critical need for bees and how all the chemicals are threatening our food supply. What do you think? -- nriden...@twcny.rr.com <mailto:nriden...@twcny.rr.com> http://nancyridenourartist.blogspot.com www.nancyridenourartist.com <http://www.nancyridenourartist.com> http://www.arttrail.com/artists/RIDENOUR.html http://www.facebook.com/Ithacalotus -- If we are on another line or away from the phone, please leave your number, best time to return your call and your e-mail address. After hours and weekend phone appointments are available upon request. Sincerely, J. Michael Nolan, Director Rainforest and Reef Try to learn something about everything and everything about something. -Thomas H. Huxley Please PLEASE CONFIRM THE RECEIPT OF THIS E-MAIL. THANK YOU. * "Outstanding-Affordable Field Courses in Rainforest & Marine Ecology" References/Comments from past Group Leaders and Individual Participants can be found at: http://rainforestandreef.org/comments.htm, many more available upon request. U.S.: Rainforest and Reef 161 Main St. Coopersville, MI 49404 International Phone from outside the U.S. or Canada: 011.616.604.0546 Toll Free U.S. and Canada: 1.877.255.3721 Cell Phone: 1.616.312.5744 Skype: rainforestandreeffieldcourses E-mail: mno...@rainforestandreef.org or travelwithra...@gmail.com Note: Please send inquiries to both e-mail addresses Web: http://rainforestandreef.org (under revision for 2014 and beyond) Europe: Rainforest and Reef Haguenau, France Att: Marion Stephan Local/International Phone: 49.0.177.1747485 Skype: walli044 E-mail: mstep...@rainforestandreef.org *
[ECOLOG-L] Unseen World....
Too good not to share http://www.ted.com/talks/louie_schwartzberg_hidden_miracles_of_the_natural_world playing at science centers/museums http://movies.nationalgeographic.com/movies/mysteries-of-the-unseen-world/ Thank you. Mike Nolan -- If we are on another line or away from the phone, please leave your number, best time to return your call and your e-mail address. After hours and weekend phone appointments are available upon request. Sincerely, J. Michael Nolan, Director Rainforest and Reef Try to learn something about everything and everything about something. -Thomas H. Huxley * "Outstanding-Affordable Field Courses in Rainforest & Marine Ecology" References/Comments from past Group Leaders and Individual Participants can be found at: http://rainforestandreef.org/comments.htm, many more available upon request. Endorsement from Jack Hanna, Director of the Columbus, Ohio Zoo and Aquarium: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpMK8UxERAE U.S.: Rainforest and Reef 161 Main St. Coopersville, MI 49404 International Phone from outside the U.S. or Canada: 011.616.604.0546 Toll Free U.S. and Canada: 1.877.255.3721 Cell Phone: 1.616.312.5744 Skype: rainforestandreeffieldcourses E-mail: mno...@rainforestandreef.org or travelwithra...@gmail.com Note: Please send inquiries to both e-mail addresses Web: http://rainforestandreef.org (under revision for 2014 and beyond) Europe: Rainforest and Reef Haguenau, France Att: Marion Stephan Local/International Phone: 49.(0).177.1747485 Skype: walli044 E-mail: mstep...@rainforestandreef.org *
[ECOLOG-L] Whale baleen, teeth samples for presentations
Audrey When I was still in the classroom, before Rainforest and Reefdeveloped a relationship with regional U.S. Customs office around the U.S. and also the USFWS regional offices, and especially the USFWS Forensics Lab in Oregon. Their donations to my classroom were staggering. Here is the Forensics Lab, all other contacts are easliy found on the web. Will start with you request, am copying this to other lists Whale Baleen, many samples; Sperm Whale teeth; a poached Polar Bear skin; Grizzly Bear claws; Bald Eagle talons and much more. All were put to great use. Also, there is the excellent Marine Mammal listserve. I can post your request or you can sign up. Here is the weblink: https://lists.uvic.ca/pipermail/marmam/2007-March/000931.html. Many, many Whale researchers on the list. If anyone can help Audrey out, her e-mail is: /asriv...@gmail.com <mailto:asriv...@gmail.com> / Best of luck on this. Mike Nolan On 4/17/2014 3:05 PM, Schwartz Rivers, MS Audrey wrote: I'm giving presentations on whales and dolphins, and I'm looking for a resource in the Galveston area where I may purchase or "check out" whale baleen and teeth for public or school hands-on demonstrations. Thanks! Audrey /Audrey Schwartz Rivers, MSc, CMN/ /asriv...@gmail.com <mailto:asriv...@gmail.com> / /281-772-0069/ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= How to unsubscribe from list: https://lists.vims.edu/wws/help/user#unsubscribe -- If we are on another line or away from the phone, please leave your number, best time to return your call and your e-mail address. After hours and weekend phone appointments are available upon request. Sincerely, J. Michael Nolan, Director Rainforest and Reef Try to learn something about everything and everything about something. -Thomas H. Huxley * "Outstanding-Affordable Field Courses in Rainforest & Marine Ecology" References/Comments from past Group Leaders and Individual Participants can be found at: http://rainforestandreef.org/comments.htm, many more available upon request. Endorsement from Jack Hanna, Director of the Columbus, Ohio Zoo and Aquarium: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpMK8UxERAE U.S.: Rainforest and Reef 161 Main St. Coopersville, MI 49404 International Phone from outside the U.S. or Canada: 011.616.604.0546 Toll Free U.S. and Canada: 1.877.255.3721 Cell Phone: 1.616.312.5744 Skype: rainforestandreeffieldcourses E-mail: mno...@rainforestandreef.org or travelwithra...@gmail.com Note: Please send inquiries to both e-mail addresses Web: http://rainforestandreef.org (under revision for 2014 and beyond) Europe: Rainforest and Reef Haguenau, France Att: Marion Stephan Local/International Phone: 49.(0).177.1747485 Skype: walli044 E-mail: mstep...@rainforestandreef.org *
Re: [ECOLOG-L] microscopy listservers and transmission electron microscopy question
Jorge... Some links for you. Thanks. Mike Nolan http://www.microscopy.com/ http://www.2spi.com/catalog/listservers.html http://www.microscopy.info/Microscopy/CatsByType/5 On 2/1/2014 1:37 PM, Jorge A. Santiago-Blay wrote: microscopy listservers -- If we are on another line or away from the phone, please leave your number, best time to return your call and your e-mail address. After hours and weekend phone appointments are available upon request. Sincerely, J. Michael Nolan, Director Rainforest and Reef Try to learn something about everything and everything about something. -Thomas H. Huxley * "Outstanding-Affordable Field Courses in Rainforest & Marine Ecology" References/Comments from past Group Leaders and Individual Participants can be found at: http://rainforestandreef.org/comments.htm, many more available upon request. Endorsement from Jack Hanna, Director of the Columbus, Ohio Zoo and Aquarium: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpMK8UxERAE http://www.vipexpeditionsecuador.com/ U.S.: Rainforest and Reef 161 Main St. Coopersville, MI 49404 International Phone from outside the U.S. or Canada: 011.616.604.0546 Toll Free U.S. and Canada: 1.877.255.3721 Fax: 1.616.604.0546 Skype: rainforestandreeffieldcourses E-mail: mno...@rainforestandreef.org or travelwithra...@gmail.com Note: Please send inquiries to both e-mail addresses Web: http://rainforestandreef.org (under revision for 2014 and beyond) Europe: Rainforest and Reef Haguenau, France Att: Marion Stephan Local/International Phone: 49.(0).177.1747485 Skype: walli044 E-mail: mstep...@rainforestandreef.org *
Re: [ECOLOG-L] Virginia tree guide
Gary Should get you started. Thanks. https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=tree%20identification%20guides%20for%20virginia Mike Nolan On 1/26/2014 1:35 PM, Gary Roller wrote: Hello, I will be working in coastal Virginia this spring from Virginia Beach south to the North Carolina border. I was wondering if someone could recommend a tree guide for this area. I will be there March through June so a guide that has bark descriptions would be helpful as I don't think most of the trees will have leaves on them at the start. Thanks in advance for any suggestions. Gary Roller Research Scientist Spatial Informatics Group sig-gis.com -- If we are on another line or away from the phone, please leave your number, best time to return your call and your e-mail address. After hours and weekend phone appointments are available upon request. Sincerely, J. Michael Nolan, Director Rainforest and Reef "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." -Author Unknown (Mark Twain is often given credit for this quote, but did not say it) * "Outstanding-Affordable Field Courses in Rainforest & Marine Ecology" References/Comments from past Group Leaders and Individual Participants can be found at: http://rainforestandreef.org/comments.htm, many more available upon request. Endorsement from Jack Hanna, Director of the Columbus, Ohio Zoo and Aquarium: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpMK8UxERAE http://www.vipexpeditionsecuador.com/ U.S.: Rainforest and Reef 161 Main St. Coopersville, MI 49404 International Phone from outside the U.S. or Canada: 011.616.604.0546 Toll Free U.S. and Canada: 1.877.255.3721 Fax: 1.616.604.0546 Skype: rainforestandreeffieldcourses E-mail: mno...@rainforestandreef.org or travelwithra...@gmail.com Note: Please send inquiries to both e-mail addresses Web: http://rainforestandreef.org (under revision for 2014 and beyond) Europe: Rainforest and Reef Haguenau, France Att: Marion Stephan Local/International Phone: 49.(0).177.1747485 Skype: walli044 E-mail: mstep...@rainforestandreef.org *
[ECOLOG-L] Math Education Bibliography
There was a discussion on this list some time ago about Mathematics, and especially Calculus, in Biology Education some time ago. Thank you. Mike Nolan Some subscribers to BIOPI-L might be interested in a "Math Education Bibliography" that was included on pages 42-83 of a recent essay "Can the Cognitive Impact of Calculus Courses be Enhanced?" [Hake (2013)] at <http://bit.ly/1loHgC4> (2.7 MB) The bibliography contains over 400 hot-linked URLs and references, including: (a) 3 articles due (or due in part) to Joan Ferrini-Mundy <http://1.usa.gov/1iQzxNR>, NSF Assistant Director for Education and Human Resources; (b) a YouTube talk "Joan FERRINI-MUNDY on STEM Education Research Areas"; and (c) 3 articles by MSU Distinguished Professor William Schmidt <http://bit.ly/tMA3oL>, among them "U.S. students need new way of learning science" [Schmidt (2012a)]. The latter discusses the PROM/SE project "Promoting Rigorous Outcomes in Mathematics and Science Education" at <http://bit.ly/1eCnHUw>. References in categories a, b, and c are in the REFERENCE list below preceded by double asterisks**. An ERRATUM is in order: One of the references in the Math Education Bibliography section of my essay is "Berkeley Websites. . . ." [Schoenfeld (2013a)]. Therein I wrote: "A former Berkeley website, containing links to many of Schoenfeld?s articles, seems to have vanished from the web." CORRECTION: Over 15 links to Schoenfeld's articles have recently been made available at <http://bit.ly/1ap7pM9>, as indicated in the revised reference below to Schoenfeld (2013a). Richard Hake, Emeritus Professor of Physics, Indiana University; LINKS TO: Academia <http://bit.ly/a8ixxm>; Articles <http://bit.ly/a6M5y0>; Blog <http://bit.ly/9yGsXh>; Facebook <http://on.fb.me/XI7EKm>; GooglePlus <http://bit.ly/KwZ6mE>; Google Scholar <http://bit.ly/Wz2FP3>; Linked In <http://linkd.in/14uycpW>; Research Gate <http://bit.ly/1fJiSwB>; Socratic Dialogue Inducing (SDI) Labs <http://bit.ly/9nGd3M>; Twitter <http://bit.ly/juvd52>. REFERENCES [All URLs shortened by <http://bit.ly/> and accessed on 15 Jan 2014.] **Ball, D.L., J. FERRINI-MUNDY, J. Kilpatrick, R.J. Milgram, Wilfred Schmid, & R. Schaar, "Reaching for Common Ground in K-12 Mathematics Education," in Notices of the AMS//52: 1055-1058; online as a 49 kB pdf at <http://bit.ly/10Z0msf>. ** FERRINI-MUNDY, J. & K.G. Graham. 1991. "An Overview of the Calculus Curriculum Reform Effort: Issues for Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum Development," American Mathematical Monthly 98(7): 627-635; the first paragraph is online at <http://bit.ly/1erhawp>. An ERIC abstract is online at <http://1.usa.gov/196ebpe>. **FERRINI-MUNDY, J. YouTube video "Joan FERRINI-MUNDY on STEM Education Research Areas," online at <http://bit.ly/IOcTca>, 332 views as of 15 Jan 2014 13:24-0800. **Graham, K. G., and J. FERRINI-MUNDY. 1989. "An Exploration of Student Understanding of Central Concepts in Calculus," paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association. I?ve not found an online version. Hake, R.R. 2013. "Can the Cognitive Impact of Calculus Courses be Enhanced?" An update of 26 Dec 2013 of an invited talk of 24 April 2012, Department of Mathematics, University of Southern California, online as a 2.7 MB pdf at <http://bit.ly/1loHgC4> and as ref. 70 at <http://bit.ly/a6M5y0>. The abstract and link are being transmitted to various discussion lists and are also on my blog "Hake'sEdStuff" at <http://bit.ly/1jXolD6> with a provision for comments. **Lauten, D., K. Graham, and J. FERRINI-MUNDY. 1999. "Increasing the Dialogue About Calculus with a Questionnaire" in /Assessment Practices in Undergraduate Mathematics /[Gold et al. (1999, pp. 237-240)] at <http://bit.ly/1e6ShtL>. **SCHMIDT, W. 2011. "Want better math teachers? Train them better, scholar argues?" 09 June; online at <http://bit.ly/1bP1V2r>. ** SCHMIDT, W. 2012a. "U.S. students need new way of learning science," 05 April; online at <http://bit.ly/1csHB5o>. ** SCHMIDT, W. 2012b. "Study supports move toward common math standards," 05 Nov; online at <http://bit.ly/J09KXl>. Schoenfeld, A.H. 2013a. Berkeley Websites: (a) Functions Research Group <_http://bit.ly/18Aod7R_>; (b) Algebra Teaching Study <_http://bit.ly/IJD7g8_>; (c) Mathematics Assessment Project <_http://bit.ly/1bNlL8e_>; (d) Formative Assessment with Computational Technologies (FACT) <_http://bit.ly/187WA5r_>; (e) Alan Schoenfeld's Downloadable Publications <http://bit.ly/1ap7pM9>. ___
[ECOLOG-L] Global Warming/Global Climate Change....`
Two articles publish in Time Magazine40 years apart. Have you seen these 2 Time articles, 40 years apart talking about the "vortex"? 1974 says it is cooling the planet, 2014 says it is global warming. http://pjmedia.com/eddriscoll/files/2014/01/two_time_magazine_in_one_1-7-14-1-big.jpg Thank you. Mike Nolan -- If we are on another line or away from the phone, please leave your number, best time to return your call and your e-mail address. After hours and weekend phone appointments are available upon request. Sincerely, J. Michael Nolan, Director Rainforest and Reef "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." -Author Unknown (Mark Twain is often given credit for this quote, but did not say it) * "Outstanding-Affordable Field Courses in Rainforest & Marine Ecology" References/Comments from past Group Leaders and Individual Participants can be found at: http://rainforestandreef.org/comments.htm, many more available upon request. Endorsement from Jack Hanna, Director of the Columbus, Ohio Zoo and Aquarium: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpMK8UxERAE U.S.: Rainforest and Reef 161 Main St. Coopersville, MI 49404 Local/International Phone: 1.616.604.0546 Toll Free U.S. and Canada: 1.877.255.3721 Fax: 1.616.604.0546 Skype: rainforestandreeffieldcourses E-mail: mno...@rainforestandreef.org or travelwithra...@gmail.com Note: Please send inquiries to both e-mail addresses Web: http://rainforestandreef.org (under revision for 2014 and beyond) Europe: Rainforest and Reef Haguenau, France Att: Marion Stephan Local/International Phone: 49.(0).177.1747485 Skype: walli044 E-mail: mstep...@rainforestandreef.org *
[ECOLOG-L] National Bird Day....Jan 5
List Members and Friends of Rainforest and Reef... Not a holiday that will get you off of Teaching for a day, but worth looking at. Some striking Bird images, actually all endangered species. I believe they missed an important one in Brazil's spectacular Hyacinth Macaw...the largest of the 17 remaining Macaw species and only 5000 left in the wild. Why? Great question and I'm glad you asked. Certainly deforestation, but also...in the pet trade, Hyacinths can bring from 7000.00-12,000.00USD/bird. Quite a motivator for a Brazilian living in very difficult economic conditions, not to mention, profits made by all middle men involved. See the 2nd link below. Hycacinth images can be found here. Should you be interested in seeing one in their native habitat and contributing directly to a worthy program working towards bring their numbers back, please feel free to contact me. Rarely would I guarantee Animal sightings, but in this program, the bulk of your fees will also go towards projects protecting the Brazilian Jaguar and also the Golden Lion Tamarin as well. You will see all 3 of these endangered species during the Research Expedition. Yes, we make a very small profit here to help sustain our continued efforts. While, not an advocate of Birds in captivity, it seems that as Humans, we do like to have them as "pets". I'm not making this post to prevent this, but I have adamantly tried to discourage it. Any captive breeding programs are certainly a plus for Birds in the wild. Even in Grand Rapids, MI, we now have a couple of people breeding Hyacinths. The coming years will tell us if there is still enough genetic diversity left in the wild to maintain and build on what we still have and whether or not we can curb the present and past rates of deforestation in this very sensitive and valuable ecosystems that these Birds call home. http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/animals/blogs/14-endangered-birds-worth-tweeting-about http://www.biosferabrasil.com/meu_produto.php?cod=168&idioma=i Still on the topic of Birds, and especially Macaws. We have been working with Kurt Holle and Rainforest Expeditons at the Tambopata Research Center out of Madre de Dios, Peru for some time now. The main Lodge at the TRC is very close to the largest clay-lick in all of South America. Clay-licks are extremely important to Parrots and other Birds, as they contain vital salts and other minerals. You can view them with ease at the TRC in a very non-intrusive manner. Participants in any programs there are given the opportunity to collect and submit observational data that is actually used by Researchers each year in the monitoring of populations. http://www.perunature.com/tambopata-research-center.html Groups are certainly welcome, but traveling alone or with a friend or spouse is certainly a viable option. Thank you and have a great weekend. Yes, stay warmpossibly some of the included images will help! Mike Nolan -- If we are on another line or away from the phone, please leave your number, best time to return your call and your e-mail address. After hours and weekend phone appointments are available upon request. Sincerely, J. Michael Nolan, Director Rainforest and Reef "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." -Author Unknown (Mark Twain is often given credit for this quote, but did not say it) * "Outstanding-Affordable Field Courses in Rainforest & Marine Ecology" References/Comments from past Group Leaders and Individual Participants can be found at: http://rainforestandreef.org/comments.htm, many more available upon request. Endorsement from Jack Hanna, Director of the Columbus, Ohio Zoo and Aquarium: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpMK8UxERAE U.S.: Rainforest and Reef 161 Main St. Coopersville, MI 49404 Local/International Phone: 1.616.604.0546 Toll Free U.S. and Canada: 1.877.255.3721 Fax: 1.616.604.0546 Skype: rainforestandreeffieldcourses E-mail: mno...@rainforestandreef.org or travelwithra...@gmail.com Note: Please send inquiries to both e-mail addresses Web: http://rainforestandreef.org (under revision for 2014 and beyond) Europe: Rainforest and Reef Haguenau, France Att: Marion Stephan Local/International Phone: 49.(0).177.1747485 Skype: walli044 E-mail: mstep...@rainforestandreef.org *
[ECOLOG-L] New Book....
Many/most of you have seen this. New BookEarth from Space and Earth Sci http://www.cnn.com/2013/11/25/tech/innovation/earth-from-space-book/ Note that they have given the go-ahead to feature Mauna Loa in Hawaii as their first image to the public. Could be some spin?, but either way, it is worthy. Thank you. Mike Nolan -- If we are on another line or away from the phone, please leave your number, best time to return your call and your e-mail address. After hours and weekend phone appointments are available upon request. Sincerely, J. Michael Nolan, Director Rainforest and Reef "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." -Author Unknown (Mark Twain is often given credit for this quote, but did not say it) * "18 Years of Outstanding-Affordable Field Courses in Rainforest & Marine Ecology" References/Comments from past Group Leaders and Individual Participants can be found at: http://rainforestandreef.org/comments.htm, many more available upon request. Endorsement from Jack Hanna, Director of the Columbus, Ohio Zoo and Aquarium: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpMK8UxERAE U.S.: Rainforest and Reef 161 Main St. Coopersville, MI 49404 Local/International Phone: 1.616.604.0546 Toll Free U.S. and Canada: 1.877.255.3721 Fax: 1.616.604.0546 Skype: rainforestandreeffieldcourses AOL IM: buddythemacaw E-mail: mno...@rainforestandreef.org or travelwithra...@gmail.com Note: Please send inquiries to both e-mail addresses Web: http://rainforestandreef.org (under revision for 2014 and beyond) Europe: Rainforest and Reef Haguenau, France Att: Marion Stephan Local/International Phone: 49.(0).177.1747485 Skype: walli044 E-mail: mstep...@rainforestandreef.org *
[ECOLOG-L] Scientists identify 2,370 'irreplaceable' places....
Apologies for cross-posting. Found the study interesting. Hoping it doesn't mean that if you didn't make the list, you are replaceable? http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/wilderness-resources/blogs/scientists-identify-2370-irreplaceable-places Thank you and have a great weekend. Mike Nolan -- If we are on another line or away from the phone, please leave your number, best time to return your call and your e-mail address. After hours and weekend phone appointments are available upon request. Sincerely, J. Michael Nolan, Director Rainforest and Reef "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." -Author Unknown (Mark Twain is often given credit for this quote, but did not say it) * "18 Years of Outstanding-Affordable Field Courses in Rainforest and Marine Ecology" References/Comments from past Group Leaders and Individual Participants can be found at: http://rainforestandreef.org/comments.htm, many more available upon request. Endorsement from Jack Hanna, Director of the Columbus, Ohio Zoo and Aquarium: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpMK8UxERAE U.S.: Rainforest and Reef 161 Main St. Coopersville, MI 49404 Local/International Phone: 1.616.604.0546 Toll Free U.S. and Canada: 1.877.255.3721 Fax: 1.616.604.0546 Skype: rainforestandreeffieldcourses AOL IM: buddythemacaw E-mail: mno...@rainforestandreef.org or travelwithra...@gmail.com Note: Please send inquiries to both e-mail addresses Web: http://rainforestandreef.org (under revision for 2014 and beyond) Europe: Rainforest and Reef Haguenau, France Att: Marion Stephan Local/International Phone: 49.(0).177.1747485 Skype: walli044 E-mail: mstep...@rainforestandreef.org *
[ECOLOG-L] Why NOT to Get a Parrot as a Pet....
List Members This will sound a completely hypocritical and I understand. Some of you know that we have 2 Macaws here, both were captive bred, one was planned, the other was orphaned and taken in. I have lobbied across the U.S. and on lists like these against having Parrots of any kind as pets and Birds for that matter. While the Scarlet Macaw and Blue and Gold Macaw here seem to be doing quite well in captivity, not a day goes by when I wish it could have been another way for both of them. Having a flock of them fly over your head, screaming their heads off in the wild is one of those moments you just will never forget. I have read about and seen too many times some of the issues brought up in the following documentary that airs today on PBS: "Parrot Confidential," a documentary premiering on PBS "Nature" on Nov.13 (today). http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/animals/stories/new-pbs-documentary-uncovers-the-heartbreaking-plight-of-captive We are actively and financially involved in two Macaw projects in the wild. Brazil has only 5000 Hyacinth Macaws left in the wild, they are the largest of the 17 species of Macaws left on Earth. People are now learning how to breed them in captivity, which is a good thing for those left in the wild. Selling for 8000.00-10,000.00 per Bird, the motivation behind taking them out of the wild is obvious. Is there enough genetic diversity left in the wild to save them, time will tell us. And obviously there are issues involved here aside from the pet trade, habitat loss being one at the top of the list. http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/macaw/ In the Peruvian Amazon we are participating with the Tambopata Research Center in their work to help sustain and increase populations of not only native Macaws, but other Parrots and Primates as well. Yes, we have programs at both sites and they are unusual in that participants can see their money going directly towards the Conservation efforts taking place. I would like to add, aside from seeing Hyacinths in the wild in Brazil, and I rarely guarantee Animal sightingsone can also contribute to Conservation projects involving the endangered Golden Lion Tamarin (a Primate) and also the Brazilian Jaguar. This also includes a visit to the World's largest wetlandthe Pantanal and an opportunity to see Giant River Otters. Thank you, have a great remainder of the week and let me know if there are questions. Mike Nolan -- If we are on another line or away from the phone, please leave your number, best time to return your call and your e-mail address. After hours and weekend phone appointments are available upon request. Sincerely, J. Michael Nolan, Director Rainforest and Reef "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." -Author Unknown * "Outstanding-Affordable Field Courses in Rainforest & Marine Ecology" References/Comments from past Group Leaders and Individual Participants can be found at: http://rainforestandreef.org/comments.htm, many more available upon request. Endorsement from Jack Hanna, Director of the Columbus, Ohio Zoo and Aquarium: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpMK8UxERAE U.S.: Rainforest and Reef 161 Main St. Coopersville, MI 49404 Local/International Phone: 1.616.604.0546 Toll Free U.S. and Canada: 1.877.255.3721 Fax: 1.616.604.0546 Skype: rainforestandreeffieldcourses AOL IM: buddythemacaw E-mail: mno...@rainforestandreef.org or travelwithra...@gmail.com Note: Please send inquiries to both e-mail addresses Web: http://rainforestandreef.org (under revision for 2014 and beyond) Europe: Rainforest and Reef Haguenau, France Att: Marion Stephan Local/International Phone: 49.771.7485 Skype: walli044 E-mail: mstep...@rainforestandreef.org *
