KABT BioBlog

KABTers Birding
Getting the perfect picture!
The KABT annual spring fieldtrip is simply an opportunity to learn and interact with fellow biology teachers.  I have learned more biology than you can imagine from simply being around and listening to others!  I cannot overemphasize the importance of learning with others.  You build up your expertise, you build up [...]

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This year’s Spring field trip will be on Saturday, June 6, at Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area.
From Fort Hays Univeristy Wetlands Education Center Website
We will be meeting at 10am at the Kansas Wetlands Education Center at the Bottoms.  We have reserved a classroom there, and are asking participants to bring any materials we can use to [...]

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Johnson County Community College is offering teachers Introductory and Advanced biotechnology classes. There is no charge for the classes and a stipend is available for attendees. See attachment for details.  educator_information1
Teachers looking for paid summer internships should complete the attached application. biotech-summer-internship-application-2009 Placement can be arranged for 2-4 weeks at a biotechnology company.
Contact  Megan Gray for more [...]

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Despite nearly $4 a gallon gas and a 6-8 hour drive 16 KABTer’s and their families made the trip to the Morrill Museum in Lincoln, NE, Niobrara State Park and Ashfall State Park this past weekend. Harry, Charlotte, Brad, Carol, Randy, Josie, Tiffany, Brian Alex, Abbie, Julie, Charlotte, Jennifer, Kayla, Stan, and Janet all [...]

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Neosho County or Bust (April 25-27)
Outdoor experiences have and continue to inspire and enhance our interest in the biological sciences.  Unlike many of you I grew up in Kansas City without access to a diverse fauna and flora.  I do remember playing in a neighborhood creek and collecting crinoid fossils from behind what was Milgram’s Groceries at state line and 103rd.  My most [...]

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Ash Fall Itinerary
Join us May 31 through June 1 to Ashfall Fossil Beds Historical Park. Trip will include viewing a 14 foot mammoth skeleton at Nebraska State Museum, exploring and camping in Niobrara Park, and visiting the fossil beds. Open attachment to view itinerary and costs. Don’t forget that family and friends are welcome.

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Randy’s campsite at campground #3

Josie’s Tent

several members gather at the hatchery to take a tour of the rainbow trout facility ran by the Missouri Conservation Commission

Josie and Harry “model” excellent student behavior .

Trout in the cave at the spring source.

Looking up to the clift above you can see the fault line that is responsible for [...]

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The Roaring River Field Trip took place June 1-3 with KABT Members Randy Dix, Harry & Charlotte McDonald, Shari McDougal & family, Tiffany Richard & family, Josie Stiles, & Bill Welsh attending. Friday night began with thunderstorms but the rest of the weekend was beautiful weather! Saturday morning some members began fly fishing and others [...]

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[ June 1, 2007 3:00 pm to June 3, 2007 3:00 pm. ] THIS June 1, 2, and 3 KABT will be traveling to Roaring River State Park. To make your camping reservations go to www.mostateparks.com and click on Make Your Reservation Now or call (877) 422-6766. Campground #2 still has the following campsites open as of this post: 106, 108, 110, 111, and a bit further away [...]

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