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Science and Nature Program and Nature Explorers
April 8, 2018, 2:00 pm
Powdermill Nature Reserve
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Aquatic Entomology: What we can learn from stream-dwelling insects
How healthy is the water that flows through Powdermill Run? How about the Monongahela River in downtown Pittsburgh, or the creek that flows through your backyard? One way to find out is to look at the animals that live in the water. Macroinvertebrates are abundant in all types of aquatic habitats and tell a story about the quality of the water in which they live. Let’s learn with Research Entomologist Andrea Kautz about what kinds of bugs can be found in different types of aquatic environments and then go sample Powdermill Run for ourselves! (Note: We invite you to get into Powdermill Run with us. Please wear closed-toed and -heeled shoes, such as galoshes or old sneakers, if you do plan to venture into the cold stream. A towel and a change of shoes/clothes are also recommended.)
Where Insects Live
Where do we find dragonflies and water bugs? What about stoneflies and caddisflies? Come learn about the different habitats of organisms like these in a hands-on exploration of what macroinvertebrates tell us about water quality. Afterward, we will head out to Powdermill Run to catch some macroinvertebrates ourselves! (Note: We invite you to get into Powdermill Run with us. Please wear closed-toed and -heeled shoes, such as galoshes or old sneakers, if you do plan to venture into the cold stream. A towel and a change of shoes/clothes are also recommended.)