Weather Policy: For the safety and enjoyment of our visitors, all programs are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather, including rain, wind, and severe weather warnings and advisories.
New Neighbors and a Ticking Clock: the ecology of ephemeral ponds w/Cy Mott
September 21 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Learn about the ecology and evolution of organisms inhabiting the fishless ephemeral ponds and streams of Kentucky. Join EKU aquatic ecologist Dr. Cy Mott to discover these seasonal ecosystems that, despite their small size, harbor immense vertebrate and invertebrate diversity despite being small enough to often be missed on a summer hike through the woods. You will hear about many of the animal adaptations to seasonal drying, and in particular, the recently documented effects that invasive plants can have on these ecosystems.
Program Leader: Dr. Cy Mott, Department of Biological Sciences, Eastern Kentucky University
Bring: water, closed-toe shoes
Hiking level: moderate
The meeting location will be emailed to all registered participants a few days before the hike.
