Category Archives: natural history

We received the following exciting message from Sean Haughian of the Nova Scotia Museum of Naturel History: We’ve had a lot of bad news lately, so here’s a little bright spot for a dreary Thursday: I’ve just received word from … Continue reading →

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We are not familiar with this organization, but wished to pass on their reach-out to us in case any members might be interested.  Bob Good Morning – as an organization involved in growing sustainability, we wanted to share some of … Continue reading →

Title: Leaf and Stem Mining Insects Instructor: Charley Eiseman Dates: August 4–10, 2024 Description: Leaf and stem miners are insect larvae that feed within the tissues of plants for at least part of their development, forming externally visible feeding patterns … Continue reading →

NSWFS member Peter Steiner is engaged in a research project on Viola sagittata (Arrowleaf Violet on the left) and the closely related Viola fimbriatula (Downy Blue Violet on the right). In particular, he is trying to find evidence of a … Continue reading →

The course will explore topics including an overview of the insect orders, evolution, external morphology and internal anatomy, reproduction and mating strategies, social behavior, ecological services, and conservation. The course will also include some simple methods and resources for beginning … Continue reading →

Join the people at Eagle Hill this summer for a week-long, natural history seminar taught by expert field biologists. Eagle Hill is located on the coast of Maine, between Acadia National Park and Petit Manan National Wildlife Refuge. For more … Continue reading →