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ID That Tree: Eastern Red Cedar

It's time for another dendrology lesson from Lenny Farlee. This time, he introduces you to one of the native coniferous trees in Indiana, the Eastern Red Cedar. If you have any questions regarding trees/forests, or other natural resource topics, feel free...

A Moment in the Wild: Release Moment of Hellbenders

In this "A Moment in the Wild" episode, Rod Williams, Purdue professor of wildlife science, talks about the conservation efforts to save the North America's giant salamander, the hellbender.  Walk with Rod through Purdue Forestry and Natural Resources' facilities and...

A Moment in the Wild: Hellbender Hide, Video

In this "A Moment in the Wild" episode, Rod Williams, Purdue professor of wildlife science, talks about where hellbenders hide and how sedimentation adds more difficulty for these endangered giant salamanders living on the bottom of our rivers and streams....

Your Ecosystem Listening Labs (YELLS): The Science of Soundscape Ecology Instructor’s Guide, Grades 5-8

Your Ecosystem Listening Labs (YELLS): The Science of Soundscape Ecology Instructor's Guide, Grades 5-8 is a 160-page publication, consisting of four chapters that focus on physics of sound, animal communication, soundscapes, and soundscape ecology. The world around us is full...

Community Soundscape Planning Guide: Controlling Noise & Protecting Natural and Cultural Sonic Spaces

This Community Soundscape Planning Guide is to be used by communities in the United States and other places, to focus land use planning within the context of the sonic spaces of built and natural areas locally. This guide focuses on:...

Ask an Expert: Wildlife Mythbusters

Join Purdue Extension wildlife specialists Brian MacGowan and Rod Williams as they clear up what is fact and fiction when it comes to wildlife. They burst the bubble on some commonly heard "facts" about snapping turtles, hellbenders, coyotes, snakes and...

What’s a tiny “pot” doing on that plant?

Purdue Landscape Report: Now that we’ve reach midsummer, many people tending to small plants and bushes may notice small odd round grey objects attached to their plants that are made by potter wasps. Do you need to do anything about...

Woodland Managment Webinar: Selling Timber

Join Purdue Extension forestry specialist Lenny Farlee and John Woodmansee, extension educator, as they share: - Why should I sell timber? - Getting help from a professional forester - Common concerns when selling timber - Best management practices loggers use...

ID That Tree: Black Maple, Video

Purdue extension forester Lenny Farlee explains how to tell identify black maple and how to tell it apart from its cousin, sugar maple. If you have any questions regarding trees, forests, wildlife, wood products or other natural resource topics, feel...

ID That Tree: American Elm, Video

In this tree identification episode, Purdue Extension forester Lenny Farlee will talk about how American elm leaves have jagged edges with a large tooth and then smaller teeth like edges on top of it. Find out why these trees are...

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