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How many different types of plants are in this meadow?

  • July 30

The meadow at the nature center has been the subject of much study by lots of people and thanks to the iNaturalist app, we can all consider the data and add to it too! Join us as we demonstrate that species diversity is not just an abstract concept. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant DRL 2115393. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the... CONTINUE READING

How many more knobs are at the bottom of the tree than at the top?

  • July 30

We noticed an interesting trend in the hackberry trees we observed at the Nature Center. Join us as we dove into our observation using our math lens. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant DRL 2115393. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.... CONTINUE READING

Why does Bedstraw stick to our Clothes?

  • July 30

Bedstraw - is it merely an annoyance or is there more to it? Join us as we consider this question. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant DRL 2115393. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.... CONTINUE READING

Bois D’arc Tree at Twelve Hills Nature Science Center

  • February 24

Estimation and measurements help us understand aspects of measuring space between thorns on the Dois D'arc tree. We asked the question at the Twelve Hills Nature Science Center to show different ways to estimate and measure.  This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant DRL 2115393. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of... CONTINUE READING