This summer, the American Public Gardens Association (APGA) has taken measures to fight off the overwhelmingly large amount of invasive pest species that have attempted to colonize in the United States. With tree species like the ash tree and the American chestnut already at risk, we need to take all the measures we can to […]
An Edible Garden intern reflects
At 6 a.m., I groggily wake up and make myself a cup of coffee. I eat my breakfast and get in my car, and make the commute to work. When I arrive, I’m met with friendly faces and exciting opportunities I’ve never had before. My Name is Dane Dewitt, and I’m a junior at the […]
An Intern Reflects
Bernheim has provided me and many other interns with a new way to look at nature and the world in ways we would never imagined. From the new friendships with coworkers and each other to exploring and acquiring as much knowledge as possible while here, we have been given amazing opportunities to grow and learn […]
The Bugs of Bernheim: Grasshoppers
The Orthoptera order of insects derives from the Greek words “ortho” meaning straight and “ptera” meaning wing. Grasshoppers, Locusts, Katydids, and Crickets are all included in this order. Caelifera, otherwise known as grasshopper, has at least 11,000 species within its suborder. This insect may be elusive to some as the male is heard chirping more […]
The Bugs of Bernheim: Mosquitos – A Closer Look
Weighing in at a mere 2.5 – 10 mg and living less than two months, it’s hard to imagine the mosquito as the deadliest animal on earth. However, causing around 725,000 deaths a year, it is just that. More than 3,500 species of mosquito have been discovered, showing a wide range of feeding habits. Nectar collectors […]