Fresh Air Moment, Water, Wildlife
Frogs and toads are culturally significant in many different places. No matter where you go, knowing the sound a frog or toad makes can be more helpful for identifying the species than knowing what the amphibian looks like. Join Sonya for this Fresh Air Moment to...Fresh Air Moment, Water, Wildlife
Salamanders in the Central Highlands are not necessarily rare, but they are not a common find. Salamanders are incredible creatures. They can regenerate limbs, eat opportunistically and teach us about our home. Join Sarah from the Highlands Center for Natural History...Fresh Air Moment, plants, Water, Wildlife
One area of study in aquatic ecology is microbiology. Microorganisms living in and around water systems are foundational and interesting. One of the ways to see evidence of this life is by studying biofilms, substances created by the microbes to live in colonies and...Fresh Air Moment, Water, Wildlife
Get out and explore the Central Highlands freshwater systems by searching for and collecting macroinvertebrates. Learn more about the preparation, observation, collection process, and conclusions associated with this process. Join Sarah from the Highlands Center for...Fresh Air Moment, Water, Wildlife
All macroinvertebrates are exciting to find, but caddisflys, if you have never seen them, are some of the coolest! These insect larvae form cases, using silk and debris from their environment to protect their abdomens. Check out this caddisfly, found in a Central...
