For our Science Challenge the Worm and Fuzzy Team (Kamylli, Lisa and Jake) decided to explore worm densities, a topic not yet fully explored in New Zealand. Worms were a point of interest for us because they improve soil properties and help increase plant production. We were interested in seeing if worm density could be correlated […]
GROUP LOVES MAMMALS
Have you ever tried to differentiate between a bell bird call and a Tui call? It is difficult. This was the challenge of our science challenge. We did not discover this until 24 hours into our time at Rotoiti where we conducted our study. Despite these obstacles, we did our best to answer our research […]
Lakeside Science
(pictures coming!) Lake Rotoiti is located in the north west of the South Island, New Zealand. Much of the land surrounding the lake is covered by the Department of Conservation’s (DoC) restoration efforts. In NZ, restoration primarily means pest control because the country has been overrun by four legged, furry, mammalian pests. The invasion began […]
Lake Rotoiti: Lichenophilia
I vaguely remember our group being told a story about the creation of the South Island while we were all back in Portland, excitedly anticipating what this place would be like. The story explained how the South Island was given beautiful beaches, tall mountains, and plentiful sea life. However, this place could not be perfect, […]
Post #2: Describing the first fieldtrip!
Whānau (pronounced ‘Fano’ and means Family in Maori), friends, and others, I made it to New Zealand! During our first field trip (a total of 13 days), our team (25 students + additional staff + kiddos) bonded tremendously while exploring the wonders of the North Island. We visited Warkworth, Paihia, Waitomo, Taupo, and Ohakune. In […]