Wild Basin is 227 acres of habitat, but it looks different depending on where you are in the preserve -- some sections are dominated by Ashe junipers, whereas other parts have a mix of other tree species like oaks and elms. Dr. Bilinski's Ecology Lab is doing research at Wild Basin this semester to figure out how ecosystem processes vary in parts of Wild Basin that contain different plant species. During their time at Wild Basin, they are learning different field ecology techniques and collecting data on Wild Basin's plants and soils. They are working in groups to design research projects, collect data in the field, and conduct different analyses to answer their research questions. They'll be presenting their findings in a panel discussion at the end of the semester -- stay tuned to learn what they find out!
