For the past two weeks, we have had a small team scanning and tissue sampling plants at the University of British Columbia Herbarium in the beautiful Beaty Museum in Vancouver, BC. As we discussed in an earlier post, BIO is coordinating a project involving researchers across Canada to DNA barcode all of Canada’s 5582 vascular plants for the International Barcode of Life Project. Continue reading “Barcoding Canada’s Plants at the UBC Herbarium – Beaty Museum”
Author: Jeremy deWaard
Barcoding Canada’s Plants at the National Herbarium of Canada
We currently have two BIO staff – Connor and Maryam – at the National Herbarium of Canada (NHC) sampling specimens of Canadian vascular plants. As part of the International Barcode of Life Project, BIO is striving to DNA barcode every species of Canadian plant. Continue reading “Barcoding Canada’s Plants at the National Herbarium of Canada”
Mussels and Muffins
On September 12, a few of us from BIO teamed up with the Ausable-Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) for their ‘Mussels and Muffins’ event in Ailsa Craig. A number of ABCA biologists including Hope Brock and Kari Jean, organized and led a fantastic outreach event for a large group of local high school students and community members. Continue reading “Mussels and Muffins”
Garry Oak Ecosystems, and the Arthropods that live there
Garry oak ecosystems (GOEs) are unique communities and environments that contain naturally occurring Garry oak trees (Quercus garryana) and the particular flora and fauna associated with them. These ecosytems are among the most threatened in Canada, and sadly, less than 5% of the original habitat exists in pre-European settlement condition. Continue reading “Garry Oak Ecosystems, and the Arthropods that live there”
Ontario Bioblitz – May 24-25, 2014 in the Humber Watershed
Biodiversity enthusiasts, take note! The Biodiversity Institute of Ontario is again participating in the Ontario Bioblitz and we would love for you to join us for this great event. Continue reading “Ontario Bioblitz – May 24-25, 2014 in the Humber Watershed”
