Faculty and students assist with Bioblitz
CHADRON – Chadron State College faculty and students are assisting with the Bioblitz, a learning event about biodiversity, at Chadron State Park on Friday, Sept. 6 and Saturday, Sept. 7. Events start Friday at 5 p.m. and Saturday at 7 a.m., are free and designed for families. A valid Nebraska Game and Parks Commission permit is required for entry to the park.
Dr. Teresa Frink will co-present a session about small mammal camera trapping and Dr. Mat Brust and Steve Rolfsmeier will lead a presentation about mosses, lichens and fungi. Other topics include bighorn sheep, bird banding and bats.
Student members of the CSC Wildlife Club will lead a session on fishing. Students in range wildlife courses, introductory agriculture courses, and “Home on the Range” (FYI 169AA) are planning to attend, according to Frink.
For more information or to RSVP for the dinner call Amanda Filipi at 308-436-3777 or email amanda.filipi@nebraska.gov.
Category: Campus News, Physical and Life Sciences, Range Management