Happy National Be Nice to Bugs Day! Insects are vital to all of our ecosystems, acting as pollinators, decomposers, and food sources for many other species we know and love! #benicetobugs

Meet Izzy, our resident bug aficionado working on quantifying arthropod diversity in the disturbed Temple Forest Observatory and undisturbed Robbins Park. She has flourished in her time here at the station, identifying over 900 insects so far! #internhighlight

Meet Samander, who joined us this summer at the field station to study the spread of Beech Bark and Beech Leaf diseases across Robbins Park and the Temple Forest Observatory! #internhighlight

Meet Diego! Joining us this summer, Diego is continuing our work on seed diversity and dispersal through the Climate Resiliency Fellowship from the Temple Office of Sustainability! #internhighlight

Check your pool drains, turn your porch lights down, and watch out for June bugs making their seasonal debut! These little beetles are harmless to everything but your lawn; they love to munch on lawn plants and decaying material. #junebug

Anyone ever call you an early bloomer? Skunk cabbage can’t escape that classification. It exhibits thermogenesis, or the ability to make its own heat, making it one of the key indicators of spring! #skunkcabbage

Best gift ever! Box turtles come in their own packages; they can completely retract into their shells to deter predators! #boxturtle #PAstatereptile?

Happy #GreatOutdoorsMonth! Come join us outside this summer!

Well, I’ll bee dammed, today is World Bee Day. We’re buzzing with appreciation for these perfect pollinators who play a vital role in spreading pollen from plant to plant. They’re crucial to pollinating over 75% of our flowering plants!

How much wood would a woodchuck chuck… if it weren’t so busy napping, sunbathing, and digging burrows? This chunky rodent is a common (but often shy!) resident of Temple Ambler’s meadows and woodland edges. They are expert diggers, creating complex burrow systems for shelter!

Happy (almost) Mother’s Day to those who celebrate! To mark the occasion, why not spend some time surrounded by nature this weekend? The Friday before Mother’s Day is National Public Gardens Day—a perfect reminder to slow down and enjoy the beauty around us.

Introducing: Liam Swanick! He is an Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity major with a minor in Environmental Horticulture at Temple University. His passion for plant care—particularly trees—motivated him to explore the opportunities offered by the Field Station!

Don’t be scared, despite its name, they don’t bite! The bloodroot violet, Sanguinaria canadensis, is an herbaceous perennial to the entirety of Eastern North America, from Florida to Canada. Keep your eyes peeled, because these gorgeous flowers are blooming right now! #wildflower

Happy Earth Day! It all started in 1970s Wisconsin, where rallies were held across the country. By the end of the year, the Environmental Protection Agency was created and 20 years later, Earth Day was recognized and celebrated by over 140 countries. #ProtectOurHome

Come join us on April 25th at 1PM in the Learning Center. Come learn about the exciting research conducted by our students and enjoy a special presentation by Ken Frank of the Philadelphia Botanical Club, who will discuss the hidden impacts of the Spotted Lanternfly.

Everyone paws and take a moment to recognize the cutest bandit out there: Procyon lotor, or the raccoon. These are highly adaptable, nocturnal mammals found throughout Pennsylvania, including at the Temple Ambler Field Station. #SpeciesHighlight #raccoon

Woodness-me, it's International Day of Forests, and boy, do we have a special forest here at the Field Station. Forests are essential for providing critical ecosystem services such as carbon storage and the preservation of global biodiversity! #protectourforests #ecology

Teaching in Nature, About Nature – Sign Up for Project OASIS!. We’re excited to invite you to the OASIS (Outdoor Adventure to Support Innovative Science) Workshop, a free two-day event for Temple students, staff, and faculty. Contact mariana.bonfim@temple.edu for more info!

Introducing your new field station content creator, me! My name is Justin Ryan and you may have seen me around the field station over the past few years. I started as an intern in 2022 and have come full circle working as a Research Assistant now.

Orchid you not, today is national plant a flower day, so let’s all sow a little kindness and plant a flower today. Flowers have long played essential roles in our ecosystems, religions, cultures, and traditions. 🌿🌎 #PlantAFlowerDay #flowers #ecosystemservices