Ecology Research in the Greenbelt
- jbrown23396
- 24 hours ago
- 1 min read
This summer, Friends of Bachman Lake is excited to welcome two student interns from the University of North Texas’s Department of Biological Sciences to the Bachman Greenbelt.
Lily Olivarez and Luis Ibarra, ecology majors at UNT, are spending the summer working in the greenbelt under the guidance of their professor, Dr. Jaime Baxter-Slye. Their work will help us better understand the health of the greenbelt and provide valuable information that can guide future restoration efforts.
Over the past several months, Lily and Luis have been out in the field collecting data, identifying plants, documenting habitat conditions, and applying the scientific skills they’ve developed at UNT to a real-world conservation project. From a tree survey to stream quality analysis, from leading a mothing and firefly event to hosting a bioblitz to survey the plants and animals that live in the greenbelt, the team have been enaged in work to better understand the health of the ecosystem in the greenbelt.
The internship is a great example of how partnerships can benefit both students and the community. The students gain hands-on experience conducting ecological research, while Friends of Bachman Lake gains valuable scientific information that will help us continue restoring and protecting the greenbelt.
At the conclusion of the project, Lily and Luis will present their findings and recommendations. We’ll be sharing highlights of their report here on the Friends of Bachman Lake blog, so stay tuned to see what they discover!
