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Public Invited to Attend Insect Field Day at The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey

 

College Joins Entomological Societies in Sponsoring Days Events

 

For Immediate Release

Friday, September 03, 2004

Contact: Tim Kelly

Stockton Public Relations

(609) 652-4950

 

GALLOWAY, NJ The American Entomological Society, the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, and The Young Entomologists Society will host Insect Field Day, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2004, 9:30 AM to 2 PM, rain or shine, at the Arts and Sciences Building on Stocktons Pomona campus. The public is invited to attend all or part of the days events.

Insect Field Day is an annual gathering of entomologists of all ages, teachers, and students. Field trips and activities for each age group will be offered, and those in attendance will have the chance to connect with mentors for science fair projects, as well as complete Scout badge requirements. Continuing education credits are also available to teachers from New Jersey and Delaware.

Professional entomologists, including scientists from the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, the University of Delaware, and Richard Stockton College, will be leading the field trips and workshops. They will also be available to assist with ideas for science projects. Recent science fair winners will be on hand as well, and guests and participants are welcome to bring their insect collections for help in identifying species.

Dr. Jamie Cromartie, Associate Professor of Environmental Studies at Stockton, and Vice-President of the American Entomological Society, is coordinating the days events. Although campus pathways are wide and clear, he said, participants who wish to examine fields and woodland areas should bring insect repellant to minimize the risk of attracting ticks and chiggers. He also advises wearing long pants and socks.

Participants should bring a brown bag lunch and drinks. Limited vending machine food will be available on campus. Cameras, collecting equipment and specimen containers are welcome.

A tentative schedule of events is attached. Registration will be ongoing throughout the day. Admission is $5.00 for adults and $1.00 for children under 15. For more information contact Dr. Cromartie at (609) 652-4413, or by email at jamie.cromartie@stockton.edu

 

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Parking	Lot 1	9 am -5 pm
Registration	A&S quad/lobby	9-11 am
Collection Display	A&S-210/211	9:30 am-2 pm
Insect Films	A&S-102	9:30 am-2 pm
Teacher workshop	AS-210	9:30-10:30 am
Preparing insect specimens	TBA	9:30-10:30 am
Odonata	Lake Fred	9:30-10:30 am
Aquatic Insects	Lake Fred	9:30-10:30 am
Upland/Cedar/Beetles	Monitoring Stations	9:30-10:30 am
Field Insects	Kennedy Farm	9:30-10:30 am
Science fair projects	A&S-210	10:45-11:45 am
Preparing insect specimens	TBA	10:45-11:45 am
Odonata	Lake Fred	10:45-11:45 am
Aquatic Insects	Lake Fred	10:45-11:45 am
Upland/Cedar/Beetles	Monitoring Stations	10:45-11:45 am
Field Insects	Kennedy Farm	10:45-11:45 am
Lepidoptera	Kennedy Farm	11-12 noon
Lunch	A&S quad/lobby	11:45-12:30 pm
Teacher workshop	A&S-210	12:30- 1:30 pm
Preparing insect specimens	TBA	12:30- 1:30 pm
Odonata	Lake Fred	12:30- 1:30 pm
Aquatic Insects	Lake Fred	12:30- 1:30 pm
Upland/Cedar/Beetles	Monitoring Stations	12:30- 1:30 pm
Field Insects	Kennedy Farm	12:30- 1:30 pm
Lepidoptera	Kennedy Farm	12:45- 1:45 pm
Pygmy Pines	Warren Grove	2 5 pm
Marshes	Galloway Twp	2 5 pm