The Marian University EcoLab is committed to education about the environment through interaction with our natural and historic 55 acre property on campus.
Indianapolis, IN
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It was a great day at the office today!
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A few days late for World Turtle Day, but we just saw these two excellent turtle friends in the EcoLab today.
Fire is an important tool for many land managers, including us here at the EcoLab. Our prairie especially benefits from burning, but many of our forest areas likely would as well, as described in this article.
A movement is growing to reintroduce controlled burns to forests and grasslands, bringing back the role of fire in creating biodiverse landscapes. trib.al/lB44o6q
Need a gift idea for Mother’s Day? Start a garden! It’s a lasting gift that also helps the environment. We offer several beautiful options for any type of garden. Most species sell out fast, so order today for the best selection. Sales end April 30th!
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Mushrooms: it’s what’s for dinner! 🍄🐢 #easternboxturtles #habitatconservation #terrepenecarolinacarolina #savetheturtles #boxturtlesarethebest #nomnom #marianuniversityindianapolis #marianuniversity
The EcoLab Birdathon team is starting their "big day" tomorrow to find as many species as possible! It's a fundraiser for the local Audubon chapter and the proceeds provide the EcoLab with plants for restoration projects. Please contribute to team EcoLab: amosbutleraudubon.org/birdat…
Students from the Ecology and Evolution lab spent the afternoon collecting aquatic invertebrates to assess water quality in Crooked Creek. Found all sorts of cool critters!
A beautiful afternoon for a walk on the trails today. Signs of spring abound; turtles basking on a log, and can you see the frog and minnows?
Bugs make the world go ‘round. 🌏 🐜 facebook.com/story.php?story…
No foolin' - our online plant sale is live! All plants are $4 each, online store open until April 30, pickup begins May 3. If you want to come see our beautiful faces and flowers in person you can join us on our plant sale day, May 5! marian-university-indianapol…
Go out to do some birdwatching today! 😉 facebook.com/story.php?story…
We had such a great time at the brown bag lunch last January with everyone here at the Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab! Join ICAN for the next brown bag at The STEM Connection this Thursday. facebook.com/MarianUEcoLab/p…
Some amazing summer writing opportunities for high school students! facebook.com/story.php?story…
Registration is open for STEM Summer Camp at Marian University! Click the link for all the STEM-y details. marian.edu/about-marian/nina…
Nature is an amazing teacher for all ages! facebook.com/story.php?story…