Aquatics class at Connemara Meadow Preserve – June 3, 2023

by

Vicki Sanders, 2022

Stream Team Leader – To find out more, email her at vickis@bptmn.org

On Saturday, June 3, members of the 2023 BPTMN Class joined LuAnne Ray for a “make-up” class on Aquatics in Connemara Meadow.

We had a lovely and informative walk along the riparian area by Rowlett Creek and learned about the importance of diversity within that area.

Class of 2023 Aquatics class instructor LuAnne Ray at Connemara leading a riparian walk along Rowlett Creek
Class of 2023 Aquatics class instructor LuAnne Ray at Connemara leading a riparian walk along Rowlett Creek

The group then went to the pond, where we learned about macroinvertebrates and did some pond sampling.

Many interesting critters were pulled out of the pond!

Class of 2023 Aquatics class at Connemara Pond Sampling and learning about macroinvertebrates.
Class of 2023 Aquatics class at Connemara Pond Sampling and learning about macroinvertebrates.
Class of 2023 Aquatics class at Connemara Pond Sampling and learning about macroinvertebrates.
Class of 2023 Aquatics class at Connemara Pond Sampling and learning about macroinvertebrates.
Class of 2023 Aquatics class at Connemara Pond Sampling and learning about macroinvertebrates.
Class of 2023 Aquatics class at Connemara Pond Sampling and learning about macroinvertebrates.

The results were that the pond in Connemara is very healthy, and everyone learned a great deal about riparian and aquatic systems while enjoying a gorgeous morning at Connemara. 

Class of 2023 Aquatics class at Connemara Pond Sampling
Class of 2023 Aquatics class at Connemara Pond Sampling and learning about macroinvertebrates.
Class of 2023 Aquatics class at Connemara Pond Sampling and learning about macroinvertebrates.
Class of 2023 Aquatics class at Connemara Pond Sampling and learning about macroinvertebrates.
Class of 2023 Aquatics class at Connemara Pond Sampling and learning about macroinvertebrates.
Class of 2023 Aquatics class at Connemara Pond Sampling and learning about macroinvertebrates.
Class of 2023 Aquatics class at Connemara Pond Sampling and learning about macroinvertebrates.
Class of 2023 Aquatics class at Connemara Pond Sampling and learning about macroinvertebrates.
Class of 2023 Aquatics class at Connemara Pond Sampling and learning about macroinvertebrates.
Class of 2023 Aquatics class at Connemara Pond Sampling and learning about macroinvertebrates.
Class of 2023 Aquatics class at Connemara Pond Sampling and learning about macroinvertebrates.
Class of 2023 Aquatics class at Connemara Pond Sampling and learning about macroinvertebrates.
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