Summer 2003 CMU/BIHS Field Trip Schedule - Open to Everyone

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Summer 2003 CMU/BIHS Field Trip Schedule - Open to Everyone

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Please find listed below our summer 2003 schedule of field trips to be offered by CMU Biological Station in partnership with the Beaver Island Historical Society. We would be most appreciative if you could publish this information in the very next issue of The Beaver Beacon. Field trip fee is $15.00 and folks interested in these field trips should sign up at the Mormon Print Shop, (231) 448-2254, in advance and unless otherwise indicated all trips will begin at 9:00 a.m. at CMUBS and will include lunch at the conclusion of the trip.

Bird Banding and Beaver Island Birds
Ms. Nancy Seefelt
Thursday June 6, 2003

This trip will begin at 6:00 a.m. and will take participants to a site where birds will be mist-netted and banded. Breakfast will follow at 8:00 a.m. after which participants will have the opportunity to once again go into the field for another 90 minutes of bird-watching. Please bring binoculars if you have them.

Beaver Island Early Summer Flora
Dr. Ed Leuck
Saturday June 21, 2003

A trip to a variety of habitats to locate and identify many of Beaver Island's beautiful spring and summer wildflowers and other plant species...

Biology of Beaver Island's Sand Dunes
Dr. Beth Leuck
Saturday July 12, 2003

This trip will take participants to the west side of Beaver Island for an exploration of the extensive sand dunes located there. The origin, current status and future of the dunes will be discussed and the flora and fauna indigenous to these beautiful ecosystems will be sought after and explained in ecological terms. Some climbing of steep sandy inclines will be required.

The Mammals of Beaver Island
Mr. Dan Benjamin
Saturday July 19, 2003

Learn about the diversity of indigenous and introduced mammals that today inhabit Beaver Island. Discover the details of their natural history and learn where and how to observe these fascinating animals.

The Wetland Flora of Beaver Island
Dr. Dan Wujek
Wednesday July 23, 2003

Journey to several unique terrestrial sites on Beaver Island to search out the diversity of flowering and woody plants indigenous to these areas during mid to late summer. Learn about the importance of these ecosystems and how to identify them and their plant residents.

Beaver Island's Inland Lakes
Mr. Dan Benjamin
Thursday July 31, 2003

A trip to most of Beaver Island's inland lakes, with information about their formation, current status, water chemistry and natural history.
If you have any questions about these trips or require further information, please feel free to contact me by phone (231-448-2325) or email (gilli1jc@cmich.edu).

Sincerely,

James C. Gillingham
Professor and Director
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