http://podcasts.tolweb.org Exploring Arizona Life Science Research and Biodiversity with the Tree of Life Web Project. The series focuses on Sonoran Desert biodiversity and research at the University of Arizona. The Bugs of the Month sub-series features entomologist Carl Olson. The work of the general community, teachers and learners is also showcased, and we welcome contributors from all walks of life, as well as features that highlight the connections between cultural and biological diversity. Feeder 1.3.8.1 http://reinventedsoftware.com/feeder/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en Tree of Life Web Project learning@tolweb.org Mon, 18 Jun 2007 14:56:22 -0700 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 14:56:22 -0700 http://www.tolweb.org/tree/learn/ToLPodcasts/TOLPODCASTS4.jpg http://podcasts.tolweb.org Tree of Life Web Project no no biodiversity,Sonoran,Desert,research,biology,biologists,k12,life,science,flora,fauna,conservation,environmentExplore Arizona biodiversity and life science research. Featuring the work of Arizona scientists, citizens, teachers, and learners, as well as the flora and fauna of the Sonoran Desert.Explore Arizona biodiversity and life science research. Featuring the work of Arizona scientists, citizens, teachers, and learners, as well as the flora and fauna of the Sonoran Desert.learning@tolweb.orgTree of Life Web Project http://podcasts.tolweb.org Wed, 29 Aug 2007 2:58:37 -0700 Dr-Mike-Rosenzweig-Lecture-for-Science-and-Math-Teachers Lisa Schwartz, ToL Learning Materials Editor, Tree of Life Web Project, www.tolweb.org Ecologist Mike Rosenzweig, Professor and founder of the UA Dept of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, lectures to middle and high school teachers from Tucson, AZ on reconciliation ecology and loss of species diversity. Due to the length of the lecture, it is broken into two parts. no Tree of Life Web ProjectLearn about reconciliation ecology and loss of species diversitybiodiversity,Sonoran,Desert,research,biology,biologists,k12,life,science,flora,fauna,conservation,environment http://podcasts.tolweb.org Wed, 29 Aug 2007 2:58:37 -0700 Dr-Mike-Rosenzweig-Lecture-for-Science-and-Math-Teachers Lisa Schwartz, ToL Learning Materials Editor, Tree of Life Web Project, www.tolweb.org Ecologist Mike Rosenzweig, Professor and founder of the UA Dept of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, lectures to middle and high school teachers from Tucson, AZ on reconciliation ecology and loss of species diversity. Due to the length of the lecture, it is broken into two parts. no Tree of Life Web ProjectLearn about reconciliation ecology and loss of species diversitybiodiversity,Sonoran,Desert,research,biology,biologists,k12,life,science,flora,fauna,conservation,environment http://podcasts.tolweb.org Wed, 29 Aug 2007 2:58:37 -0700 Dr-Melanie-Culver-on-Conservation-Genetics Lisa Schwartz, ToL Learning Materials Editor, Tree of Life Web Project, www.tolweb.org r. Melanie Culver discusses her own research on pumas, research on the Madagascar fish-eagle, as well as "sky island" bears of Arizona. She illustrates how conservation genetics can help to keep viable populations of organisms, such as the puma (mountain lion, cougar) in the wild. no Tree of Life Web ProjectLearn about conservation geneticsbiodiversity,Sonoran,Desert,research,biology,biologists,k12,life,science,flora,fauna,conservation,environment http://podcasts.tolweb.org Wed, 29 Aug 2007 2:58:37 -0700 An-Interview-with-Ecologist-Mike-Rosenzweig Lisa Schwartz, ToL Learning Materials Editor, Tree of Life Web Project, www.tolweb.org Join biologist Kim Franklin in an interview with Ecologist Mike Rosenzweig, Professor and founder of the UA Dept of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, author of Win-Win Ecology and Director of the Tumamoc Hill Research Station. This episode explores reconciliation ecology (how humans can live with and support biodiversity) and the species-area relationship (how to deal with the idea that as area increases, the number of species present, the diversity, also increases). You will also learn about how citizens can help to support biodiversity. no Tree of Life Web ProjectLearn how to collect, record, identify, and label arthropods that have fallen into a pitfall trapbiodiversity,Sonoran,Desert,research,biology,biologists,k12,life,science,flora,fauna,conservation,environment http://podcasts.tolweb.org Sat, 22 Sept 2007 12:19:48 -0700 Take-a-Spore-Print-with-Biologist-Katja-Schulz Lisa Schwartz, ToL Learning Materials Editor, Tree of Life Web Project, www.tolweb.org Learn how to collect, record, identify, and label arthropods that have fallen into a pitfall trap no Tree of Life Web ProjectTake a Spore Print with Biologist Katja Schulzbiodiversity,Sonoran,Desert,research,biology,biologists,k12,life,science,flora,fauna,conservation,environment http://podcasts.tolweb.org Mon, 18 Jun 2007 14:56:08 -0700 Mushroom-Hunting-on-Mt.-Lemmon Lisa Schwartz, ToL Learning Materials Editor, Tree of Life Web Project, www.tolweb.org Join entomologist and amateur mycologist Katja Schulz, ToL Managing Editor, and Lisa Schwartz, ToL Learning Materials Editor, for a foray on Mt. Lemmon during the monsoon season. no Tree of Life Web ProjectLearn how to collect, record, identify, and label arthropods that have fallen into a pitfall trapbiodiversity,Sonoran,Desert,research,biology,biologists,k12,life,science,flora,fauna,conservation,environment http://podcasts.tolweb.org Mon, 18 Jun 2007 14:56:08 -0700 exploring-local-arthropod-diversity-part-2-collec Lisa Schwartz, ToL Learning Materials Editor, Tree of Life Web Project, www.tolweb.org Learn how to collect, record, identify, and label arthropods that have fallen into a pitfall trap no Tree of Life Web ProjectLearn how to collect, record, identify, and label arthropods that have fallen into a pitfall trapbiodiversity,Sonoran,Desert,research,biology,biologists,k12,life,science,flora,fauna,conservation,environment http://podcasts.tolweb.org Mon, 18 Jun 2007 14:53:39 -0700 exploring-local-arthropod-diversity-part-1-cre Lisa Schwarzt, ToL Learning Materials Editor, Tree of Life Web Project, www.tolweb.org Learn how to create pitfall traps for capturing and then documenting local arthropod diversity no Tree of Life Web ProjectLearn how to create pitfall traps for capturing and then documenting local arthropod diversitybiodiversity,Sonoran,Desert,research,biology,biologists,k12,life,science,flora,fauna,conservation,environment http://podcasts.tolweb.org Sat, 22 Sept 2007 12:19:48 -0700 Get-Involved-in-Sonoran-Desert-Birding Lisa Schwartz, ToL Learning Materials Editor, Tree of Life Web Project, www.tolweb.org Join Lisa Schwartz, ToL Learning Materials Editor, and Vivian and Aleck MacKinnon, Tucson Bird Count volunteers, as they talk about the three things you need to become a birder (hint, you have most of them already!) as well as how to get involved with the Tucson Bird Count (TBC). The TBC is a cooperative project begun by members of Tucson's science, conservation, and birding communities. Each year, TBC volunteers collect data on the abundances and distributions of bird species from hundreds of sites in and around the Tucson area. no Tree of Life Web ProjectTake a Spore Print with Biologist Katja Schulzbiodiversity,Sonoran,Desert,research,biology,biologists,k12,life,science,flora,fauna,conservation,environment http://podcasts.tolweb.org Mon, 18 Jun 2007 14:50:41 -0700 tracking-urban-bird-diversity-with-the-tucson-bird Lisa Schwartz, ToL Learning Materials Editor, Tree of Life Web Project, tolweb.org Tracking urban birds in Arroyo Chico with the Tucson Bird Count Tracking urban birds in Arroyo Chico with the Tucson Bird Count no Tree of Life Web Projectbiodiversity,Sonoran,Desert,research,biology,biologists,k12,life,science,flora,fauna,conservation,environment http://podcasts.tolweb.org Tue, 01 May 2007 10:58:59 -0700 exploring-backyard-ants-pogonomyrmex Lisa Schwartz, ToL Learning Materials Editor, Tree of Life Web Project, tolweb.org Exploring Backyard Ants: Pogonomyrmex Arizona has the most ant diversity in the USA, with over 300 known species. This video profiles Pogonomyremex, or "pogos" commonly found in the Sonoran Desert of the Southwestern United States. Entomologists and UA Phd Students Kim Franklin and Chris Schmidt, and ToL Learning Materials Editor and Educator Lisa Schwartz spent some time in Chris's backyard observing, discussing and questioning Pogonomyremex behavior. no Tree of Life Web Projectbiodiversity,Sonoran,Desert,research,biology,biologists,k12,life,science,flora,fauna,conservation,environment http://podcasts.tolweb.org Mon, 19 Mar 2007 23:44:45 -0700 water-harvesting-and-biodiversity-day-2-planting Lisa Schwartz, Tree of Life Learning Materials Editor, Outreach Coordinator and Podcast Producer Water Harvesting and Biodiversity Day 2: Planting Native Plants! Join Brad Lancaster and volunteers planting native Sonoran Desert plants to re-vegetate an urban landscape in Tucson, Arizona. Curb cutting and terraced and mulched basins are two permaculture techniques explored in this episode. no Tree of Life Web Projectbiodiversity,Sonoran,Desert,research,biology,biologists,k12,life,science,flora,fauna,conservation,environment http://podcasts.tolweb.org Sun, 11 Mar 2007 20:43:10 -0700 water-harvesting-and-biodiversity-sustainably-rev Lisa Schwartz, ToL Learning Materials Editor, Tree of Life Web Project, tolweb.org University of Arizona Students, UA peace corps fellows and volunteers joined Brad Lancaster, Tucson permaculture expert, for a workshop on water harvesting on the grounds of the Nature Conservancy Headquarters in Tucson, Arizona. no Tree of Life Web ProjectUniversity of Arizona Students, UA peace corps fellows and volunteers joined Brad Lancaster, Tucson permaculture expert, for a workshop on water harvesting on the grounds of the Nature Conservancy Headquarters in Tucson, Arizona.biodiversity,Sonoran,Desert,research,biology,biologists,k12,life,science,flora,fauna,conservation,environment http://www.tolweb.org/treehouses/?treehouse_id=3608 Mon, 19 Feb 2007 13:38:01 -0700 ecobottle-exploration Lisa Schwartz, ToL Learning Materials Editor, Tree of Life Web Project, tolweb.org Jeff Hartman and students in his 9th grade class at City High School in Tucson, Arizona share the fun challenges and opportunities of building and observing ecobottles. The class also helped to create this podcast! no Tree of Life Web ProjectJeff Hartman and students in his 9th grade class at City High School in Tucson, Arizona share the fun challenges and opportunities of building and observing ecobottles. The class also helped to create this podcast!biodiversity,Sonoran,Desert,research,biology,biologists,k12,life,science,flora,fauna,conservation,environment http://podcasts.tolweb.org Thu, 01 Feb 2007 12:59:23 -0700 odontomachus-an-ant-with-amazing-mandibles Lisa Schwartz, Tree of Life Web Project Odontomachus: An ant with amazing mandibles (Faster than the blink of any eye!) The amazing Odontomachus is a groups of ants with mandbiles that can move faster than the blink of an eye! no Tree of Life Web Projectbiodiversity,Sonoran,Desert,research,biology,biologists,k12,life,science,flora,fauna,conservation,environment http://podcasts.tolweb.org Thu, 25 Jan 2007 15:44:03 -0700 bug-questions-kim-at-santa-cruz-school Lisa Schwartz, Tree of Life Web Project Kim Franklin, entomologist at University of Arizona, is interviewed by 5th grade students at Santa Cruz School. Episode 2 is on questions about all sorts of bugs! no Tree of Life Web ProjectKim Franklin, entomologist at University of Arizona, is interviewed by 5th grade students at Santa Cruz School. Episode 2 is on questions about all sorts of bugs!biodiversity,Sonoran,Desert,research,biology,biologists,k12,life,science,flora,fauna,conservation,environment http://podcasts.tolweb.org Thu, 25 Jan 2007 15:34:59 -0700 ants-kim-at-santa-cruz-school Lisa Schwartz, Tree of Life Web Project Scientists Interview Kim Franklin, Entomologist at the University of Arizona is interviewed by 5th graders as Santa Cruz School. First episode focuses on ants. no Tree of Life Web Projectbiodiversity,Sonoran,Desert,research,biology,biologists,k12,life,science,flora,fauna,conservation,environment http://tolweb.org/treehouses/?treehouse_id=4272 Tue, 05 Dec 2006 14:53:22 -0700 farmers-markets-growing-community-around-local-fo Lisa Schwartz, Tree of Life Web Project Farmers Markets: Growing Community Around Local Food and Conservation Issues Farmers markets are great places to get connected to your local natural environment and other people in your community. On almost any day of the week you can visit a Tucson area farmers market to pick up some delicious produce, learn about cultural and biological diversity as well as meet some inspiring people working for environmental and human health! no Tree of Life Web Projectbiodiversity,Sonoran,Desert,research,biology,biologists,k12,life,science,flora,fauna,conservation,environment http://podcasts.tolweb.org Tue, 21 Nov 2006 01:51:11 -0700 bugs-of-the-month-manduca-rustica no 4:03 Tree of Life Web ProjectBugs of the Month: Manduca rustica Learn about the large and beautiful Manduca rustica, or the Rustic sphinx moth, from larva to pupa and adult. Manduca rustica is often referred to as a hawk of sphinx moth. The Manduca rustica has very large larva(caterpillars) and adults, and are important desert pollinators. Look out for them on your Desert Willow after the monsoon season!Tree of Life Web ProjectBugs of the Month: Manduca rustica Learn about the large and beautiful Manduca rustica, or the Rustic sphinx moth, from larva to pupa and adult. Manduca rustica is often referred to as a hawk of sphinx moth. The Manduca rustica has very large larva(caterpillars) and adults, and are important desert pollinators. Look out for them on your Desert Willow after the monsoon season!biodiversity,Sonoran,Desert,research,biology,biologists,k12,life,science,flora,fauna,conservation,environment http://podcasts.tolweb.org Fri, 01 Dec 2006 16:20:34 -0700 blacklighting Tree of Life Web Project no 6:05 Tree of Life Web ProjectGraduate students studying systematic entomology, the study of insect diversity, accompany professor Goggy Davidowitz on a nightime field trip to collect insects using a technique called blacklighting.Graduate students studying systematic entomology, the study of insect diversity, accompany professor Goggy Davidowitz on a nightime field trip to collect insects using a technique called blacklighting.biodiversity,Sonoran,Desert,research,biology,biologists,k12,life,science,flora,fauna,conservation,environment