Migration of European Starlings in New York
As you are walking throughout New York City, you might come across European Starlings along the way. These species aren’t native to NYC, so what caused them to migrate here?
Honey, What’s the Buzz in NYC?
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, bee populations were falling and bees were increasingly in danger of being wiped out. Over the course of the pandemic. However, there has been a notable increase in the bee populations in New York City compared to pre-pandemic levels. Our goal was to find the reasons for this increase and find ways for local residents to aid this resurgence and prevent the bee populations from falling again.
Air Pollution effects on Lichen
Air pollution does its fair share of environmental destruction, although we may only see the affects of air pollution on the larger parts if the environment it’s important to focus on the smaller organisms that fall victim to air pollution.
How have invasive species changed New York’s biodiversity from 2010 to the present?
Invasive species are a THRILLING nature type to observe. We studied their impact on New York City throughout the years, so click more to find out!
Street Trees in Community Districts 11 & 13
The City’s plan is a great opportunity for the City to reduce inequality in neighborhoods previously underserved by green infrastructure, as well as create new sources of ecosystem services such as water absorption and reduction of particulate matter and CO2 in the air. By planting trees only in neighborhoods that make the City look good rather than benefit communities that need them, or by planting trees that don’t maximize sustainability, the City could be wasting the 136 million in taxpayer dollars that it plans to spend on its tree planting plan.
Impact of urban man made landscapes on biodiversity
Have you ever wondered what species thrive in city landscapes? Packed with buildings, people, and a lack of green space. Welcome to New York City!
The Effect of Climate Change on the Habituation of Spotted Lanternflies in Central Park
Have you see those red spotted flies at your every step? Spotted Lantern Flies have emerged since 2014 on the Eastcoast but why have we seen them more recently? Click here to learn more!
Campus as a Lab
If you want to research a climate change issue that affects your school community, this is for you! Campus as a Lab explores a project pushing sustainability in the classroom.
The Common Buckthorn and Reduction of New York’s Biodiversity
The common buckthorn plants’ invasive properties have reduced biodiversity in dramatic and irrevocable ways, find out how!
Effect of Industrialization on Bird’s Habitat Preference
In this study, we asked the question: how does the presence of industrialization in an area impact the population densities of different bird species?
