New Neighbors and a Ticking Clock: the ecology of ephemeral ponds w/Cy Mott
Schedule
Sat Sep 21 2024 at 10:00 am to 01:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Floracliff Nature Sanctuary | Lexington, KY
About this Event
Learn about the ecology and evolution of organisms inhabiting the fishless ephemeral ponds and streams of Kentucky. Join EKU aquatic ecologist Dr. Cy Mott to discover these seasonal ecosystems that, despite their small size, harbor immense vertebrate and invertebrate diversity despite being small enough to often be missed on a summer hike through the woods. You will hear about many of the animal adaptations to seasonal drying, and in particular, the recently documented effects that invasive plants can have on these ecosystems.
Program Leader: Dr. Cy Mott, Department of Biological Sciences, Eastern Kentucky University
Bring: water, closed-toe shoes
Hiking level: moderate
The meeting location will be emailed to all registered participants a few days before the hike.
Where is it happening?
Floracliff Nature Sanctuary, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 15.18