School-wide Bioblitz听at Antler River Elementary School
In early June, the 糖心直播 (UTRCA) and Bird Friendly London visited Antler River Elementary School in Chippewas of the Thames First Nation for a full school bioblitz!听
Throughout the day, students worked together to document as many species as they could in an area of forest right behind the school. Students found over 20 native species, including wild geranium, candy-striped spiders, and even wood thrush, a species at risk bird in Ontario. Overall, students learned how to respectfully observe their natural surroundings and work together as a team of community scientists, while also learning about what species they have in their own backyard. 听
While we were there, Bird Friendly London (BFL) installed window stickers on several windows at the school, to help reduce bird collisions and protect native species. 听
That's not all! With the help of BFL, 20 native plants were planted in the garden of the school to help increase their local plant biodiversity.听听
Thank you Antler River Elementary School, for having us!听
For any questions about this project, please reach out to April Scholz, Community Partnership Specialist.