Bernard Field Station Projects Currently Active

Course Projects

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1732572573-Monica_Mahoney
Submitted: 2024-11-25 14:09:33

Course Information
Course Name: Design Process Studio
College: Pitzer
Course Number: EA 130 EA 130
Number of Sections: 1
Approx. no. of students per section: 16

Instructor Information
Instructor: Monica Mahoney
Email: monicam@pitzer.edu
College Phone: 5209811459
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Rebecca Krinke - rjkrinke@umn.edu
2. Emily Stover - stov0073@umn.edu
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2024-11-26 to 2025-05-13
Frequency: Several-days/week
Time of day: Dawn, Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, pHake Lake, vernal pools, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive, corner, classroom/infirmary area, north field, south field, lower neck, central neck, upper neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: Artemesia cal, Salvia api, Salvia mel, Eriogonum fas, Eriodictyon, Quercus agr, Platanus, Penstemon spe., Heteromeles
Will any plants or animals be collected? Found Charcoal i.e. burned plant material from past burn scar. Botanical specimens of fire followers. Possible collection of other art materials in coordination with Dr. Meyer.
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

Field Station | Field Studio Collaborative Project with the BFS and Cedar Creek Biological Reserve. Start in scoping in November'24 for potential animal, vegetable, mineral and water source material along the roads, trails and mesic to xeric soil horizons around pHake Lake and the burn scar in sections 1 and 2 for use in student eco-art projects with BFS-Cedar Creek guest artists in residence Rebecca Krinke and Emily Stover in spring'25. No live animals will be collected, however the artists, faculty, and students may conduct field observations of vertebrates and invertebrates along accessible trails. The artists would like to set camera traps during their residency. Collaborators are interested in collecting select plant material for botanical illustrations; charcoal from the burn scar for making field drawings; and collecting approved and appropriate detritus for a sculptural mapping project or other eco-art project during the spring '25 semester.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1731427604-Nina_Karnovsky
Submitted: 2024-11-12 08:06:44

Course Information
Course Name: Avian Ecology
College: Pomona
Course Number: BIOL 107
Number of Sections: 1
Approx. no. of students per section: 12

Instructor Information
Instructor: Nina Karnovsky
Email: nina.karnovsky@pomona.edu
College Phone: 9092822244
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Eli Taub - esta2021@mymail.pomona.edu
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2024-11-12 to 2024-11-26
Frequency: Several-days/week
Time of day: Dawn, Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Night
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, pHake Lake
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: observations of birds
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

Students would like to compare the waterfowl and other birds seen on the edges of pHake lake to those seen on Puddingstone.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1731427396-Nina_Karnovsky
Submitted: 2024-11-12 08:03:16

Course Information
Course Name: Avian Ecology
College: Pomona
Course Number: BIOL 107 L
Number of Sections: 1
Approx. no. of students per section: 12

Instructor Information
Instructor: Nina Karnovsky
Email: nina.karnovsky@pomona.edu
College Phone: 9092822244
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Eli Taub - esta2021@mymail.pomona.edu
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2024-11-12 to 2024-11-12
Frequency: Several-days/week
Time of day: Dawn, Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, pHake Lake, vernal pools, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: observations of bird
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? Where cameras are placed a flag with contact info will be placed

Description of project/event:

Students would like to compare the data they get (number of species) from camera traps versus what they get from field observations.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1731391004-Mike_Brown
Submitted: 2024-11-11 21:56:44

Course Information
Course Name: Intro Bio Lab
College: Keck Sci
Course Number: BIOL 043 L
Number of Sections: 1
Approx. no. of students per section: 4

Instructor Information
Instructor: Mike Brown
Email: mjbrown@natsci.claremont.edu
College Phone: 78279
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2024-11-13 to 2024-11-13
Frequency: Once
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: corner, classroom/infirmary area
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

We would like to collect a soil sample (<1 g) from an area around the RRC. We will prep the DNA from the bacteria in the soil sample and use PCR to see if we can detect the tetB and tetM tetracycline resistance genes.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1731003701-Benjamin_Schlau
Submitted: 2024-11-07 10:21:41

Course Information
Course Name: Concepts in Biology
College: Scripps
Course Number: BIOL 057
Number of Sections: 4
Approx. no. of students per section: 20

Instructor Information
Instructor: Benjamin Schlau
Email: bschlau@scrippscollege.edu
College Phone: 917-868-4099
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2024-11-11 to 2024-11-13
Frequency: four lab groups of approx 20
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, pHake Lake, vernal pools, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive, corner, north field, south field, lower neck, central neck, upper neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

Non-sci majors will be recording observations of plants and animals from different taxonomic groups to cultivate an appreciation for biodiversity and learn synapomorphies defining the clades.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1730784393-Stephen_Adolph
Submitted: 2024-11-04 21:26:33

Course Information
Course Name: Introduction to Biology
College: HMC
Course Number: BIOL 046
Number of Sections: 2
Approx. no. of students per section: 15

Instructor Information
Instructor: Stephen Adolph
Email: adolph@hmc.edu
College Phone: 9093603758
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2024-11-08 to 2024-11-08
Frequency: Once
Time of day: Morning
Areas to be used: pHake Lake, vernal pools, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

Optional tour of BFS for intro bio classes from Harvey Mudd. Steve Adolph and Matina Donaldson-Matasci will lead the tours.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1730596749-Nina_Karnovsky
Submitted: 2024-11-02 18:19:09

Course Information
Course Name: Independent Study
College: Pomona
Course Number: BIOL 199 L
Number of Sections: 1
Approx. no. of students per section: 1

Instructor Information
Instructor: Nina Karnovsky
Email: njk04747@pomoan.edu
College Phone: 909-607-9794
Other Phone: 909-282-2244

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Jack Stein - jjsj2022@mymail.pomona.edu
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2024-11-02 to 2024-12-10
Frequency: Weekly
Time of day: Dawn, Morning, Afternoon
Areas to be used: pHake Lake
Facilities or equipment needed: Boats,
Plant or animal species to be studied: largemouth bass Micropterus salmoides
Will any plants or animals be collected? We are hoping to collect 100 fish, 50 in fall semester and 50 in spring semester. We need to collect fish of different sizes and some of the fish are going to have empty stomachs so that is why we are asking to collect this number.
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? YES
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

The purpose of this project is to, 1) assess the impacts of this introduced predator on native species. 2) determine the age structure of the population, is it growing with lots of new recruits? or are they one cohort that is just getting older. In order to answer these questions we will fish for bass using artificial lures and flies. We will use MS-222 to anaesthetize the fish. Following this, their spinal cord will be severed and they will be put on ice. The fish will be measured and weighed. I the lab they will be dissected and checked for gonads. The stomachs will be removed and the contents preserved and then analyzed to the lowest possible taxon. Their otoliths will be removed to determine the age of the fish. A small piece of muscle will be taken to carry out stable isotope analysis to determine trophic level.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1729627160-Benjamin_Schlau
Submitted: 2024-10-22 12:59:20

Course Information
Course Name: Concept in Biology
College: Scripps
Course Number: BIOL 057
Number of Sections: 4
Approx. no. of students per section: 20

Instructor Information
Instructor: Benjamin Schlau
Email: bschlau@scrippscollege.edu
College Phone: 9178684099
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2024-10-28 to 2024-10-30
Frequency: Once
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: western CSS, pHake Lake, vernal pools, eastern CSS, north field, south field, lower neck, central neck, upper neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

3-5 lab groups of 3-6 students each will make passive observations of animals and plants to hypothesize the proximate and ultimate cause of repetitive behaviors. There will be no taking, feeding, watering, measuring, or manipulations whatsoever of animals or plants. They will be instructed to find a spot along paths and make quiet observations of animal and plant behavior. Students will be instructed to stay on paths and make their observations from there. There are two lab groups on Monday and two on Wednesday at 1:30-3:30 & 3:45-5:45 p.m. on both days.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1727072420-Warren_Roberts
Submitted: 2024-09-22 23:20:20

Course Information
Course Name: Biology 120
College: Keck Sci
Course Number: BIOL 120
Number of Sections: 1
Approx. no. of students per section: 16

Instructor Information
Instructor: Warren Roberts
Email: warren.roberst@cgu.edu
College Phone: 9099219329
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2024-08-28 to 2024-08-28
Frequency: Once
Time of day: Morning
Areas to be used: corner, classroom/infirmary area, north field, south field
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

Field exercise hands on for biology 120 students

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1726850581-Nina_Jane_Karnovsky
Submitted: 2024-09-20 09:43:01

Course Information
Course Name: Avian Ecology
College: Pomona
Course Number: BIOL 107 L
Number of Sections: 1
Approx. no. of students per section: 12

Instructor Information
Instructor: Nina Jane Karnovsky
Email: nina.karnovsky@pomona.edu
College Phone: 9096079794
Other Phone: 9092822244

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Eli Taub - esta2021@mymail.pomona.edu
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2024-09-20 to 2024-10-11
Frequency: Several-days/week
Time of day: Dawn, Morning, Afternoon, Evening, , early am or late afternoon
Areas to be used: central CSS, eastern CSS, lower neck, central neck, upper neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: resident and migratory passerines
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? YES
Will flags or markings be used? flags by balchatri traps

Description of project/event:

This project is part of a long term avian population study. We will be capturing and measuring fat loads, weight and feather condition of birds before banding them for a mark-recapture study. Common birds are California scrub Jay, California towhee and California thrasher. The white crowned sparrow should be returning during the course of this project. We will be using traps for ground foraging, seed eating birds and mist nets for tree foraging insectivores.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1726437687-warren_roberts
Submitted: 2024-09-15 15:01:27

Course Information
Course Name: GIS Information Systems
College: CGU
Course Number: IST371
Number of Sections: 1
Approx. no. of students per section: 24

Instructor Information
Instructor: warren roberts
Email: warren.roberts@cgu.edu
College Phone: 9099219329
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2024-12-07 to 2024-12-07
Frequency: Once
Time of day: Morning, Afternoon
Areas to be used: corner, classroom/infirmary area, north field, south field
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

session on aerial survey mapping for students covering also rules and regulations. Outdoor classroom reserved thru Pitzer facililties

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1726437585-warren_roberts
Submitted: 2024-09-15 14:59:45

Course Information
Course Name: GIS Information Systems
College: CGU
Course Number: IST 371
Number of Sections: 1
Approx. no. of students per section: 24

Instructor Information
Instructor: warren roberts
Email: warren.roberts@cgu.edu
College Phone: 9099219329
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2024-11-09 to 2024-11-09
Frequency: Once
Time of day: Morning, Afternoon
Areas to be used: corner, classroom/infirmary area, north field, south field
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

session on aerial survey mapping for students covering also rules and regulations. Outdoor classroom reserved thru Pitzer facililties

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1726437497-Warren_Roberts
Submitted: 2024-09-15 14:58:17

Course Information
Course Name: IST 371 GIS Intro
College: CGU
Course Number: GIS
Number of Sections: 1
Approx. no. of students per section: 24

Instructor Information
Instructor: Warren Roberts
Email: warren.roberst@cgu.edu
College Phone: 9099219329
Other Phone: 9099219329

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2024-11-02 to 2024-11-02
Frequency: Once
Time of day: Morning, Afternoon
Areas to be used: corner, classroom/infirmary area, north field, south field
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

session on aerial survey mapping for students covering also rules and regulations. Outdoor classroom reserved thru Pitzer facililties

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1726437366-Warren_Roberts
Submitted: 2024-09-15 14:56:06

Course Information
Course Name: IST 372
College: CGU
Course Number: GIS Info
Number of Sections: 1
Approx. no. of students per section: 24

Instructor Information
Instructor: Warren Roberts
Email: warren.roberts@cgu.edu
College Phone: 9099219329
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Description of project/event:

session on aerial survey mapping for students covering also rules and regulations. Outdoor classroom reserved thru Pitzer facililties

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1726437341-Warren_Roberts
Submitted: 2024-09-15 14:55:41

Course Information
Course Name: IST 372
College: CGU
Course Number: GIS Info
Number of Sections: 1
Approx. no. of students per section: 24

Instructor Information
Instructor: Warren Roberts
Email: warren.roberts@cgu.edu
College Phone: 9099219329
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2024-09-21 to 2024-09-21
Frequency: Once
Time of day: Morning, Afternoon
Areas to be used: corner, classroom/infirmary area, north field, south field
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

session on aerial survey mapping for students covering also rules and regulations. Outdoor classroom reserved thru Pitzer facililties

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1725578866-Nikos_Constant
Submitted: 2024-09-05 16:27:46

Course Information
Course Name: Environmental Law
College: Pitzer
Course Number: EA 129
Number of Sections: 1
Approx. no. of students per section: 15

Instructor Information
Instructor: Nikos Constant
Email: nikos_constant@pitzer.edu
College Phone: 2132155960
Other Phone: 2132155960

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2024-09-05 to 2024-12-16
Frequency: Weekly
Time of day: Afternoon, , Class goes from 2:45 to 5:30pm.
Areas to be used: classroom/infirmary area
Facilities or equipment needed: Outdoor classroom,
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

Professor Meyer, I am requesting usage of the outdoor classroom to teach Environmental Law when the weather cools down. It is a very low impact class. I would like to setup tables so that there is a “Knights of the Round (or square/rectangle) Table” effect. I taught in the other outdoor classroom last semester (Spring 2024) and the students were very responsive to the unique setting. Unfortunately, another teacher reserved that classroom this semester, before I put in the request. I’m new to Pitzer and will know better for next time. Thank you for considering this usage. Sincerely, Nikos Constant

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1725407022-Charlotte_Chang
Submitted: 2024-09-03 16:43:42

Course Information
Course Name: Environmental Science
College: Pomona
Course Number: EA 030 P
Number of Sections: 1
Approx. no. of students per section: 17

Instructor Information
Instructor: Charlotte Chang
Email: chchang@pomona.edu
College Phone: 9096327707
Other Phone: 9096327707

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2024-09-24 to 2024-10-29
Frequency: 9/24 or 10/1, 10/15 or 10/22
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, pHake Lake, vernal pools, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive, corner, classroom/infirmary area, north field, south field, lower neck, central neck, upper neck
Facilities or equipment needed: We will not need the outdoor classroom for the full time, but it may be useful to have a staging area.
Plant or animal species to be studied: Melozone crissalis, Callipepla californica, Dryobates nuttallii, Sayornis nigricans
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? We will place AudioMoth units nearby stakes with signs warning people that active recordings are happening.

Description of project/event:

We will measure avian diversity in Claremont using passive acoustic monitors (i.e. Audiomoth units). Specifically, we will compare different passive monitors and analyze data obtained from these monitors at sites such as the BFS. If possible, I may use the outdoors classroom to briefly stage equipment, but I haven't marked it above because it isn't necessary for my class activity.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1725398669-Colin_Robins
Submitted: 2024-09-03 14:24:29

Course Information
Course Name: Science and the Environment
College: Keck Sci
Course Number: EA 030 L
Number of Sections: 2
Approx. no. of students per section: 18

Instructor Information
Instructor: Colin Robins
Email: crobins@natsci.claremont.edu
College Phone: 9096077170
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2024-09-19 to 2024-09-26
Frequency: Thurs only 9/19 and 9/26
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, oak forest along drive, corner, classroom/infirmary area, north field, south field, lower neck
Facilities or equipment needed: Outdoor classroom, Can use log circle if classroom not available. Can also share classroom space if helpful.
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

Change detection and ecosystem mapping activity. Students will learn to identify intact, damaged/recovering, and replaced (grassland) ecosystems, using air photos and satellite data, plus ground-truthing, to map vegetation and disturbances across the BFS. Students will be instructed to stay on paths. 1:15 - 4:15 pm Thursdays only.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1725395304-Sarah_Budischak
Submitted: 2024-09-03 13:28:24

Course Information
Course Name: Disease Ecology and Evolution
College: Keck Sci
Course Number: BIOL 184 L
Number of Sections: 1
Approx. no. of students per section: 20

Instructor Information
Instructor: Sarah Budischak
Email: sbudischak@natsci.claremont.edu
College Phone: 9096074593
Other Phone: 6105070532

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2024-10-02 to 2024-10-02
Frequency: Once
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: pHake Lake
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: Helisoma and Physa snails
Will any plants or animals be collected? We will collect about 40 snails (total) to use for parasite dissections. This enables each student to dissect two snails. Since infections are not evenly distributed, this larger sample size allows us to test for size-infection patterns and contribute to a long-term dataset monitoring infection in the pond. The past 6 years of data suggests this is a sample size that gives us sufficient power to test the questions in the lab.
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

We will use small aquarium nets to collect 40 snails from the edge of the pond (north and south sides). The snails will be transported in small jars with pond water (and some air space) to the Nucleus for euthanization and dissection.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1724700029-Robert_Comito
Submitted: 2024-08-26 12:20:29

Course Information
Course Name: Concepts in Biology
College: Keck Sci
Course Number: BIOL 057 L 057
Number of Sections: 2
Approx. no. of students per section: 20

Instructor Information
Instructor: Robert Comito
Email: rcomito@natsci.claremont.edu
College Phone: 5628326357
Other Phone: 5628326357

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2024-08-26 to 2024-08-26
Frequency: Weekly
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, pHake Lake, vernal pools, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive, corner, classroom/infirmary area, north field, south field, lower neck, central neck, upper neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: General survey of native and invasive plants
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

Student will visit a range of microhabitats at different times of year ( between 1 pm and 5 pm) and record observations, especially related to phenology, interactions between plants and animals, especially possible pollinator activities.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1724692430-Albert_Dato
Submitted: 2024-08-26 10:13:50

Course Information
Course Name: Introduction to Engineering Systems
College: HMC
Course Number: E79
Number of Sections: 8
Approx. no. of students per section: 32

Instructor Information
Instructor: Albert Dato
Email: adato@g.hmc.edu
College Phone: 9096070713
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Lynn Kim - lykim@hmc.edu
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2024-12-03 to 2024-12-07
Frequency: Once
Time of day: Dawn, Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Night
Areas to be used: pHake Lake
Facilities or equipment needed: Boats, oars, life jackets
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

E79 students will row out on the lake and deploy underwater robots for data collection.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1724370510-Frances_Hanzawa
Submitted: 2024-08-22 16:48:30

Course Information
Course Name: Insect Ecology and Behavior
College: Pomona
Course Number: BIOL 121
Number of Sections: 1
Approx. no. of students per section: 12

Instructor Information
Instructor: Frances Hanzawa
Email: fhanzawa@pomona.edu
College Phone: 9096218601
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2024-08-29 to 2024-12-14
Frequency: Weekly
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, pHake Lake, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive, corner, north field, south field, lower neck, central neck, upper neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: All insects
Will any plants or animals be collected? Each student in the class will make a small insect collection (usually 40-50 specimens). This sample size is necessary since collections are required to have diversity in insect orders and families. About 2/3 of these insects are likely to be collected at the BFS, mainly using pitfall traps along with some aerial netting or collection directly from plants. I restrict collection of odonates at the BFS to one specimen from the order per student. Collection of butterflies is similarly restricted.
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? Temporary stake flags will be used to mark pitfall trap loctions.

Description of project/event:

Three class projects/activities will be based at the BFS: 5-19 September: Student-designed projects examining the ecology of herbivores, including gall making insects and harvester ants. 10 October - 6 December: Independent projects. A separate use application will be submitted for each project that is based at the BFS. All semester: Insect collection. Scope and methods are described under "Collecting" above.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1723504344-Bob_Brodman
Submitted: 2024-08-12 16:12:24

Course Information
Course Name: Science & the Environment
College: Keck Sci
Course Number: EA 030 L
Number of Sections: 1
Approx. no. of students per section: 20

Instructor Information
Instructor: Bob Brodman
Email: rbrodman@scrippscollege.edu
College Phone: 2198696125
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2024-11-13 to 2024-11-20
Frequency: Weekly
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive, corner, north field, south field, lower neck, central neck, upper neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: Plants
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

Students will estimate the abundance of plants in two communities

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1715050343-Cory_Warren
Submitted: 2024-05-06 19:52:23

Course Information
Course Name: Global Societies and Sustainability
College: The Webb Schools
Course Number: Webb
Number of Sections: 2
Approx. no. of students per section: 12

Instructor Information
Instructor: Cory Warren
Email: cwarren@webb.org
College Phone: 774-313-7476
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Suzi Linsley - slinsley@webb.org
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2024-05-21 to 2024-05-21
Frequency: Once
Time of day: 8:40-9:40am, 12:50-1:50pm
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, pHake Lake, vernal pools, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive
Facilities or equipment needed: We are hoping to see any parts of BFS that involve native plant species.
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

We are hoping to learn about the work done at the BFS, specifically with native plants and sustainability. We are currently studying a unit on sustainable futures and innovation.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1714061656-Warren_Roberts
Submitted: 2024-04-25 09:14:16

Course Information
Course Name: IST 379 CGU
College: CGU
Course Number: IST378
Number of Sections: 1
Approx. no. of students per section: 16

Instructor Information
Instructor: Warren Roberts
Email: warren.roberts@cgu.edu
College Phone: 9099219329
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2024-05-04 to 2024-05-04
Frequency: Once
Time of day: Morning
Areas to be used: north field, south field
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

semester wrap up aerial survey workflow session. Thank you!

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1711562501-Bob_Brodman
Submitted: 2024-03-27 11:01:41

Course Information
Course Name: Intro Biology
College: Scripps
Course Number: BIOL 044 L
Number of Sections: 1
Approx. no. of students per section: 4

Instructor Information
Instructor: Bob Brodman
Email: rbrodman@scrippscollege.edu
College Phone: 2198696125
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2024-04-01 to 2024-04-08
Frequency: Once
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, lower neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: Argentine Ants
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

We will study ant activity and abundance in relation to soil compaction.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1711562283-Bob_Brodman
Submitted: 2024-03-27 10:58:03

Course Information
Course Name: Intro Biology
College: Scripps
Course Number: BIOL 044 L
Number of Sections: 1
Approx. no. of students per section: 4

Instructor Information
Instructor: Bob Brodman
Email: rbrodman@scrippscollege.edu
College Phone: 2198696125
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2024-04-01 to 2024-04-08
Frequency: Once
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: Bees and plants
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

We will record the number of pollinating bees on flowering plants at various distances from their hives.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1711562125-Bob_Brodman
Submitted: 2024-03-27 10:55:25

Course Information
Course Name: Concepts in Biology
College: Scripps
Course Number: BIOL 044 L
Number of Sections: 1
Approx. no. of students per section: 4

Instructor Information
Instructor: Bob Brodman
Email: rbrodman@scrippscollege.edu
College Phone: 2198696125
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2024-04-01 to 2024-04-08
Frequency: Once
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, eastern CSS, corner, classroom/infirmary area, lower neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: Sage Scrub Plants
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

We will measure the height of Sage Scrub plants at varying distances from the paths.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1711221972-Nina_Karnovsky
Submitted: 2024-03-23 12:26:12

Course Information
Course Name: Advanced Animal Ecology
College: Pomona
Course Number: BIOL 112 L
Number of Sections: 1
Approx. no. of students per section: 9

Instructor Information
Instructor: Nina Karnovsky
Email: nina.karnovsky@pomona.edu
College Phone: 909-607-9794
Other Phone: 909-282-2244

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2024-03-24 to 2024-03-25
Frequency: Once
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: pHake Lake
Facilities or equipment needed: Boats,
Plant or animal species to be studied: Large Mouthed bass
Will any plants or animals be collected? We are hoping to catch 10 large mouthed bass
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? YES
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

We will catch 10 large mouthed mouthed to assess their diets, ages and reproductive state. These data will allow use to assess the impact of the fish on native wildlife and assess the age structure of the bass population. We will use the reproductive data to determine the spawning season.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1710722284-Catherine_S_McFadden
Submitted: 2024-03-17 17:38:04

Course Information
Course Name: Biology Laboratory
College: HMC
Course Number: BIOL 023
Number of Sections: 1
Approx. no. of students per section: 10

Instructor Information
Instructor: Catherine S McFadden
Email: mcfadden@hmc.edu
College Phone: 909 607-4107
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2024-04-03 to 2024-04-03
Frequency: Once
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: central CSS, pHake Lake, vernal pools, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

Optional field trip for Bio23 students to collect soil and water samples to use for testing a bacterial sodium bioreporter

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1709920652-Diane_Thomson
Submitted: 2024-03-08 09:57:32

Course Information
Course Name: Applied Ecology
College: Keck Sci
Course Number: BIOL 138 L
Number of Sections: 1
Approx. no. of students per section: 15

Instructor Information
Instructor: Diane Thomson
Email: dthomson@kecksci.claremont.edu
College Phone: 909-607-0029
Other Phone: 530-848-1429

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2024-03-19 to 2024-03-19
Frequency: once
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: eastern CSS, south field
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: Yes, the plant community in the post-fire monitoring plots.
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? We will be flagging new Artemisia seedlings

Description of project/event:

The lab section for Applied Ecology will be searching for seedlings in the post-fire Artemisia demography plots. They will also be collecting data on the spatial distribution of seedlings relative to established plants.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1709865321-Monica_L._Mahoney
Submitted: 2024-03-07 18:35:21

Course Information
Course Name: Introduction to Environmental Analysis
College: Pitzer, Pitzer
Course Number: EA 010
Number of Sections: 2
Approx. no. of students per section: 9

Instructor Information
Instructor: Monica L. Mahoney
Email: monicam@pitzer.edu
College Phone: 5209811459
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Rebecca Krinke - rjkrinke@umn.edu
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2024-04-21 to 2024-04-27
Frequency: Several-days/week
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: classroom/infirmary area, north field, south field, lower neck, central neck, upper neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

Class engagement with Moon-Earth Curtain/sculpture by artist Rebecca Krinke

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1708812624-warren_roberts
Submitted: 2024-02-24 14:10:24

Course Information
Course Name: Drones and Biology
College: Keck Sci
Course Number: BIOL 187
Number of Sections: 1
Approx. no. of students per section: 30

Instructor Information
Instructor: warren roberts
Email: warren.roberts@scrippscollege.edu
College Phone: 9099219329
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2024-03-02 to 2024-03-02
Frequency: Once
Time of day: Morning
Areas to be used: classroom/infirmary area, north field, south field
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

workflow exercise at North field with canopy set up at circle. Thanks Marty

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1707329525-Sarah_Budischak
Submitted: 2024-02-07 10:12:05

Course Information
Course Name: Disease Ecology and Evolution
College: Keck Sci
Course Number: BIOL 184 L
Number of Sections: 1
Approx. no. of students per section: 18

Instructor Information
Instructor: Sarah Budischak
Email: sbudischak@kecksci.claremont.edu
College Phone: 9096074593
Other Phone: 6105070532

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2024-02-21 to 2024-02-21
Frequency: Once
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: pHake Lake
Facilities or equipment needed: We would like to borrow some rubber boots from the garage
Plant or animal species to be studied: Helisoma and Physa snails
Will any plants or animals be collected? Approximately 40 total snails, which is two per person. This sample size is necessary to detect sufficient numbers of parasites to analyze, as well as to continue to collect a long-term dataset on the prevalence and intensity of these parasites.
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

We will be collecting snails from the BFS pond in order to learn to identify parasites, determine infection prevalence, and study the relationship between snail size and parasite load. We will bring the snails back to Keck to dissect and examine under microscopes. The snails will be transported in small jugs with pond water and sufficient oxygen volume to keep DI high enough for their survival.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1707249139-Colin__Robins
Submitted: 2024-02-06 11:52:19

Course Information
Course Name: Science and the Environment
College: Keck Sci
Course Number: EA 030 L
Number of Sections: 2
Approx. no. of students per section: 20

Instructor Information
Instructor: Colin Robins
Email: crobins@scrippscollege.edu
College Phone: 9096077170
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2024-02-08 to 2024-02-15
Frequency: Weekly
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: central CSS, vernal pools, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive, corner, classroom/infirmary area, north field, lower neck
Facilities or equipment needed: Outdoor classroom, Outdoor classroom ideal but not required
Plant or animal species to be studied: Eriogonum fasciculatum, Artemisia californica, Eriodictyon californicum
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

Students will map historical disturbances and plant community distributions, possibly also studying soil characteristics under different areas.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1705821904-Monica_Mahoney
Submitted: 2024-01-20 23:25:04

Course Information
Course Name: Restoring Nature The Outback Preserve
College: Pitzer, Pitzer
Course Number: EA 031 EA 31
Number of Sections: 1
Approx. no. of students per section: 16

Instructor Information
Instructor: Monica Mahoney
Email: monicam@pitzer.edu
College Phone: 5209811459
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Rebecca Krinke - rjkrinke@umn.edu
2. Lance Neckar - lance_neckar@pitzer.edu
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2024-01-24 to 2024-05-03
Frequency: Several-days/week, though typically Wednesdays
Time of day: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, pHake Lake, vernal pools, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive, corner, classroom/infirmary area, north field, south field, lower neck, central neck, upper neck
Facilities or equipment needed: Outdoor classroom,
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO Artemesia cal, Salvia api, Salvia mel, Eriogonum fas, Eriodictyon, Quercus agr, Platanus, Penstemon spe., Heteromeles
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO Small sample sizes of keystone plant species of the CSS, Chaparral and Oak Woodland ecosystems.
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

Use of BFS and RRC as the Outback's reference ecosystem and possible location for a site specific art installation by potential visiting professor Rebecca Krinke. Main activities will be plant walks on the roads/pathways to understand basic CSS, Chaparral, and Oak woodland ecology and plant and animal distribution, density, adaptation strategies; challenge aesthetic bias toward arid and semi-arid ecosystems. Activities such as walking, photography, spatial and temporal somatic observations and engagements (such as smelling and touching plants, looking at plants with hand lenses, sketching plants, collecting small stem, leaf and inflorescence samples, writing, drawing) will generally occur during class periods and be supervised by me or project partners. I will be on site at the RRC or a meeting place at the BFS during class periods on Wednesdays 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. Students will be encouraged to use the field station outside of class for homework such as drawing and taking field notes. Visits outside of class will be unsupervised unless you require student supervision. Special engagements with visiting professor/artist Rebecca Krinke TBD. In the process of discussing her environmental art sabbatical project she proposed for various field stations. She asked about working with me and Lance Neckar and ways to engage our classes through her project. We made no specific plans or arrangements as I want to put you in touch with her first. I'll forward you her proposal to get the conversation started. Best, Monica

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1705820016-Monica_Mahoney
Submitted: 2024-01-20 22:53:36

Course Information
Course Name: Introduction to Environmental Analysis
College: Pitzer, Pitzer
Course Number: EA 010 EA 10
Number of Sections: 2
Approx. no. of students per section: 6

Instructor Information
Instructor: Monica Mahoney
Email: monicam@pitzer.edu
College Phone: 5209811459
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2024-01-23 to 2024-04-03
Frequency: Several-days/week
Time of day: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, pHake Lake, vernal pools, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive, corner, classroom/infirmary area, north field, south field, lower neck, central neck, upper neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: Artemesia cal, Salvia api, Salvia mel, Eriogonum fas, Eriodictyon, Quercus agr, Platanus, Penstemon spe., Heteromeles
Will any plants or animals be collected? Small sample sizes for plant ID, pressings, general ecosystem observations and botanical illustrations.
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

Plant walks on the main paths to understand basic CSS, Chaparral, and Oak woodland ecology and plant distribution, density, adaptation strategies; challenge aesthetic bias toward arid and semi-arid ecosystems. Activities such as walking, photography, and somatic engagement (smelling and touching plants, looking at plants with hand lenses, sketching plants, collecting small stem, leaf and inflorescence samples) will generally occur during class periods and be supervised by me or I will be on site at the RRC or a meeting place at the BFS during class. Students will be encouraged to use the field station outside of class for homework such as drawing and taking field notes. Visits outside of class will be unsupervised unless you require student supervision.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1705625807-Nina_Karnovsky
Submitted: 2024-01-18 16:56:47

Course Information
Course Name: Advanced Animal Ecology
College: Pomona
Course Number: BIOL 112 L
Number of Sections: 1
Approx. no. of students per section: 12

Instructor Information
Instructor: Nina Karnovsky
Email: nina.karnovsky@pomona.edu
College Phone: 909-607-9794
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2024-01-19 to 2024-02-01
Frequency: Several-days/week
Time of day: Morning, Afternoon
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive, north field, south field
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: observations of vertebrates on cameras
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? Where cameras are placed a flag with contact info will be placed

Description of project/event:

In this first lab, students will develop a hypothesis about vertebrates at the Bernard Field Station and use camera traps to test their hypothesis. Cameras will be set out for one week. We will use overturned buckets to put the cameras on.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1705455519-Lynn_H_Kim
Submitted: 2024-01-16 17:38:39

Course Information
Course Name: Experimental Engineering
College: HMC
Course Number: E80
Number of Sections: 3
Approx. no. of students per section: 33

Instructor Information
Instructor: Lynn H Kim
Email: lykim@hmc.edu
College Phone: 9096218811
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2024-04-08 to 2024-04-12
Frequency: Once
Time of day: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Areas to be used: pHake Lake
Facilities or equipment needed: Boats, oars, life jackets
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

We will be deploying autonomous robots off the boats. There will be a lab setup by the lake with some electronic equipment. We will supply power with a solar generator at lakeside.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1705364746-Matina_C_Donaldson-Matasci
Submitted: 2024-01-15 16:25:46

Course Information
Course Name: Experimental Ecology
College: HMC
Course Number: BIOL 110
Number of Sections: 1
Approx. no. of students per section: 5

Instructor Information
Instructor: Matina C Donaldson-Matasci
Email: mdonaldsonmatasci@g.hmc.edu
College Phone: 19096071572
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2024-01-17 to 2024-04-28
Frequency: Several-days/week
Time of day: class time WF 1-5 or other independently
Areas to be used: central CSS, vernal pools, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive, north field, south field, lower neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

On Jan 17 (1:15-2:30) I will introduce them to the field station and field safety. Each week, students will spend at least 30 minutes observing something in the natural worlds and recording it in their field notebook, e.g. recording species lists or natural history journal entries. Their names will be submitted by email. Later in the semester they will be conducting individual projects; we will submit individual use requests once they have figured those out.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1705345252-Stephen_Adolph
Submitted: 2024-01-15 11:00:52

Course Information
Course Name: Ecology and Environmental Biology
College: HMC
Course Number: BIOL 108
Number of Sections: 1
Approx. no. of students per section: 20

Instructor Information
Instructor: Stephen Adolph
Email: adolph@hmc.edu
College Phone: 909-360-3758
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2024-01-16 to 2024-05-10
Frequency: Once as a whole class, then ..
Time of day: Afternoon, Evening
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, pHake Lake, vernal pools, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive, corner, classroom/infirmary area, north field, south field
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

For my Ecology class, we will visit BFS as a whole class on Jan. 18. Then students will make natural history observations on their own at various times during the semester. I anticipate that each of the 20 students will visit BFS 3-4 times during spring semester.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1705304148-Robert_Brodman
Submitted: 2024-01-14 23:35:48

Course Information
Course Name: Field Biology
College: Keck Sci
Course Number: BIOL 135 L
Number of Sections: 1
Approx. no. of students per section: 20

Instructor Information
Instructor: Robert Brodman
Email: rbrodman@scrippscollege.edu
College Phone: 12198696125
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2024-01-16 to 2024-04-06
Frequency: Several-days/week
Time of day: TR 11-12:15 and W 1:15-4:15
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, pHake Lake, vernal pools, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive, corner, classroom/infirmary area, north field, south field, lower neck, central neck, upper neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: We will sample the plant community, zooplankton community, and bird community.
Will any plants or animals be collected? Plants and vertebrates will not be collected. We will collect zooplankton from Phake Lake and vernal pools which need to be brought to the lab for identification.
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? Flags will be used temporally to delineate study areas.

Description of project/event:

The class lab course covers experimental design, field sampling techniques, and basic species identification skills, with particular emphasis on plants and invertebrates. I am planning labs to survey the plant community, observe birds, and sample zooplankton.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1705163000-Warren_Roberts
Submitted: 2024-01-13 08:23:20

Course Information
Course Name: UAV's & GIS
College: Scripps
Course Number: BIOL 187 M
Number of Sections: 1
Approx. no. of students per section: 16

Instructor Information
Instructor: Warren Roberts
Email: gisteacher@gmail.com
College Phone: 9099219329
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2024-01-15 to 2024-04-08
Frequency: Weekly
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: classroom/infirmary area, north field
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

class already reserved in the building lab and outdoor classroom thank you

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1704988596-Wallace_Martin_Meyer
Submitted: 2024-01-11 07:56:36

Course Information
Course Name: Outdoor Science Education
College: Pomona
Course Number: BIOL 007
Number of Sections: 4
Approx. no. of students per section: 8

Instructor Information
Instructor: Wallace Martin Meyer
Email: wallace_meyer@pomona.edu
College Phone: 9095873173
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2024-01-29 to 2024-04-27
Frequency: Daily
Time of day: Morning
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, pHake Lake, vernal pools, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive, corner, classroom/infirmary area, north field, south field, lower neck, central neck, upper neck
Facilities or equipment needed: Outdoor classroom,
Plant or animal species to be studied: All
Will any plants or animals be collected? small number of leaves may be collected
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

Outdoor Science Education teaches college student environmental and ecological concepts and pedagogical approaches on Monday and has the college students teach approximately 50 elementary students on Tuesday through Friday.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1704926496-Cory_Kohn
Submitted: 2024-01-10 14:41:36

Course Information
Course Name: Introductory Biology Lab
College: Keck Sci
Course Number: BIOL044LX
Number of Sections: 9
Approx. no. of students per section: 20

Instructor Information
Instructor: Cory Kohn
Email: CKohn@kecksci.claremont.edu
College Phone: 9096218109
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Michael Brown - MJBrown@kecksci.claremont.edu
2. Robert Comito - RComito@kecksci.claremont.edu
3. Benjamin Schlau - BSchlau@kecksci.claremont.edu
4. Jenna Monroy - JMonroy@kecksci.claremont.edu

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2024-02-05 to 2024-03-01
Frequency: three visits total
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, pHake Lake, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive, corner, north field, south field, lower neck, central neck, upper neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO Argentine ant (Linepithema humile) will be the focus of one session
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

Week of Feb 5, aquatic ecosystems lab at pHake lake: collecting aquatic microinverts and correlating community composition to abiotic measurements. Week of Feb 19, optimal foraging theory ant behavior lab with Argentine ants: tracking ant visits at sugar baits of differing concentration. Week of Feb 26, groups of 3-4 students each (12 groups total across 2 lab sections) independently find a spot of interest and sit and observe while noting their ecological observations and taking pictures for about 1 hour, resulting in research questions and hypotheses. Students will choose a spot not actively being used for research. Student groups will then meet with the instructor and design an experiment based on their observations; the experiment may or may not be chosen to be performed April 1-19. For any experiments that will be performed, a separate research use request will be submitted.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1703751033-Warren_Roberts
Submitted: 2023-12-28 00:10:33

Course Information
Course Name: Survey Mapping
College: CGU
Course Number: IST 378
Number of Sections: 1
Approx. no. of students per section: 12

Instructor Information
Instructor: Warren Roberts
Email: warren.roberts@cgu.edu
College Phone: 9099219329
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Itamar Shabtai - Itamar.Shabtai@cgu.edu
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2023-12-28 to 2023-12-28
Frequency: Once
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: central CSS, corner, classroom/infirmary area, north field
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

Meeting Interim Director of CISAT Itamar Shabtai to visit the Robert Center (permission sent to Pitzer) and to walk portoin of grounds at 1pm January 15th

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1703520604-Marc_Los_Huertos
Submitted: 2023-12-25 08:10:04

Course Information
Course Name: Science and Environment
College: Pomona
Course Number: EA 030
Number of Sections: 2
Approx. no. of students per section: 13

Instructor Information
Instructor: Marc Los Huertos
Email: marc.loshuertos@pomona.edu
College Phone: 909-607-7787
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2024-01-16 to 2024-01-31
Frequency: Several-days/week, T/W
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: pHake Lake
Facilities or equipment needed: Outdoor classroom, Boats,
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

Students will "map" bathymetry and area. And theyu will conduct temperature surveys with depth from boats.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1703112789-Ross_Pringle
Submitted: 2023-12-20 14:53:09

Course Information
Course Name: Intro to Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
College: Pomona
Course Number: BIOL 041 E
Number of Sections: 2
Approx. no. of students per section: 12

Instructor Information
Instructor: Ross Pringle
Email: ross.pringle@pomona.edu
College Phone: 9096072094
Other Phone: 7062069099

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Fran Hanzawa - fmh04747@pomona.edu
2. Keri Wilson - Keri.Wilson@pomona.edu
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2024-01-16 to 2024-02-28
Frequency: Several-days/week, Tuedays & Wednesdays
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: central CSS, pHake Lake, vernal pools, eastern CSS, classroom/infirmary area, north field, south field, lower neck, central neck
Facilities or equipment needed: Outdoor classroom,
Plant or animal species to be studied: Amphipod, Hyalella azteca - Scrub Jay, Aphelocoma californica - Assorted plant spp. - Assorted arthropod spp.
Will any plants or animals be collected? Amphipod, Hyalella azteca -- collected using dip nets in pHake lake to test for Hardy Weinberg equilibrium at two gene loci in the pHake lake amphipod population. We plan to collect approximately 200 individuals. Any individuals (including gravid females) not used in lab will be returned to pHake lake. Various arthropods - students will conduct a 3-4 day pit fall trap (PFT) study of a variety of habitats at the BFS based on their unique hypotheses. Because this is a PFT study, the species and amount collected are unknown.
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? Flags will be used to mark PFT locations and will be removed when the PFTs are collected

Description of project/event:

3 41E Class Projects Project 1 - Dates 1/16-17 Amphipod Hardy Weinberg analysis Collection of amphipods at pHake Lake with dip nets, students will work from the edge of the lake. Amphipods will be used to determine if the population is in H-W equilibrium. Any amphipods not used for analysis will be returned to pHake lake. Project 2 - Dates 1/30-31, 2/6-7, 2/13-14 Scrub Jay behavioral food selection Platform feeders will be placed at 8-10 locations in the CSS and then 3 different sunflower seed types will be placed in feeders to observe food selection behavior in scrub jays. The next 2 weeks, students will test their own hypotheses by manipulating some aspect of the feeders; height, distance from cover, etc. Project 3 - Dates 2/20-21, 2/27-28 Arthropod pit fall traps Students will be introduced to the different habitat types at BFS and create hypotheses about how habitats affect the ecological community of arthropods. Then the next week students will place PFTs at various places around the BFS to answer student generated questions. PFTs will be placed 2/27-28 and retrieved later that same week. The number of arthropods collected is unknown. Students will also identify plant species near the PFT locations, but plants specimens will NOT be collected.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1701885342-Susan_Phillips_
Submitted: 2023-12-06 09:55:42

Course Information
Course Name: Critical Environmental Analysis: Senior Seminar
College: Pitzer
Course Number: EA 150
Number of Sections: 1
Approx. no. of students per section: 30

Instructor Information
Instructor: Susan Phillips
Email: susan_phillips@pitzer.edu
College Phone: 323-899-7862
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2023-12-06 to 2023-12-13
Frequency: Several-days/week
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, pHake Lake, vernal pools, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive, corner, classroom/infirmary area, north field, south field, lower neck, central neck, upper neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: Skunk bush/three-leaf sumac or rhus aromatica, formerly rhus trilobata.
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

The project is to map specific locations on Pitzer's campus and the BFS to point out to the basket weavers the inventory of three native fauna and flora.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1699041229-Cory_Kohn
Submitted: 2023-11-03 12:53:49

Course Information
Course Name: Intro Biology Lab
College: Keck Sci
Course Number: BIOL 044 L
Number of Sections: 1
Approx. no. of students per section: 4

Instructor Information
Instructor: Cory Kohn
Email: CKohn@kecksci.claremont.edu
College Phone: 6102164017
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Ava Pandey - apandey3423@scrippscollege.edu
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2023-11-06 to 2023-11-13
Frequency: Weekly
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, eastern CSS
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

Correlating plant abundance and native/invasive proportion to soil moisture.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1699041167-Cory_Kohn
Submitted: 2023-11-03 12:52:47

Course Information
Course Name: Intro Biology Lab
College: Keck Sci
Course Number: BIOL 044 L
Number of Sections: 1
Approx. no. of students per section: 4

Instructor Information
Instructor: Cory Kohn
Email: CKohn@kecksci.claremont.edu
College Phone: 6102164017
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Ava Pandey - apandey3423@scrippscollege.edu
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Description of project/event:

Measuring plant abundance and native/invasive proportion at differing distances to pHake Lake.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1699041054-Cory_Kohn
Submitted: 2023-11-03 12:50:54

Course Information
Course Name: Intro Biology Lab
College: Keck Sci
Course Number: BIOL 044 L
Number of Sections: 1
Approx. no. of students per section: 4

Instructor Information
Instructor: Cory Kohn
Email: CKohn@kecksci.claremont.edu
College Phone: 6102164017
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Ava Pandey - apandey3423@scrippscollege.edu
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2023-11-06 to 2023-11-13
Frequency: Weekly
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, eastern CSS
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: Argentine ant (Linepithema humile)
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

Measuring the correlation between soil moisture and temperature vs. ant activity.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1698975881-Monica_Mahoney
Submitted: 2023-11-02 18:44:41

Course Information
Course Name: Design Process Studio
College: Pitzer, Pitzer
Course Number: EA 130 EA 130
Number of Sections: 1
Approx. no. of students per section: 16

Instructor Information
Instructor: Monica Mahoney
Email: monicam@pitzer.edu
College Phone: 15209811459
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2023-11-06 to 2023-12-08
Frequency: Several-days/week, typically three times per week
Time of day: Dawn, Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Areas to be used: central CSS, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive, corner, classroom/infirmary area, north field, south field, lower neck, central neck, upper neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: Artemesia cal, Salvia api, Salvia mel, Eriogonum fas, Eriodictyon tri, Quercus agr, Penstemon sp
Will any plants or animals be collected? Small samples, up to three leaf nodes on the meristem of healthy, abundant CSS plants. Up to three samples per student to provide specimens for drawing after hours.
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

Hi Marty, I wish to facilitate students in field journaling, sketching, and watercolor painting activities during class period W 1:15-4:00 pm until the end of the semester. I request students be allowed to work on their drawings and paintings on location outside of class in order to improve their field drawing, painting, and nature journaling and observation skills. Students are encouraged to collect small plant samples to include as a pressing in their field journals. I will provide pruning shears. Please let em know if you have questions or concerns. Thank you, Monica

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1698783146-Steve_Adolph
Submitted: 2023-10-31 13:12:26

Course Information
Course Name: Introduction to Biology
College: HMC
Course Number: BIOL 046
Number of Sections: 2
Approx. no. of students per section: 20

Instructor Information
Instructor: Steve Adolph
Email: adolph@hmc.edu
College Phone: x71872
Other Phone: 909-360-3758

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2023-11-10 to 2023-11-30
Frequency: Weekly
Time of day: Morning
Areas to be used: central CSS, pHake Lake, vernal pools, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

Optional tour of BFS for Intro Bio students at Harvey Mudd. A few students may collect small soil samples for analyzing in the lab.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1696628298-Alyson_N_Ogasian
Submitted: 2023-10-06 14:38:18

Course Information
Course Name: Art Ecology and Fieldwork
College: Scripps
Course Number: Core 3 12
Number of Sections: 1
Approx. no. of students per section: 17

Instructor Information
Instructor: Alyson N Ogasian
Email: aogasian@scrippscollege.edu
College Phone: 5085242599
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Alexis Elton - alexiselton44@gmail.com
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2023-10-30 to 2023-11-02
Frequency: Several-days/week
Time of day: Morning
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, oak forest along drive, corner, north field, south field, lower neck, central neck, upper neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

Students will collect a small soil sample. Students will collect a stick (off the ground). Materials can be returned to the field station if necessary.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1694205413-Jessica_McCoy
Submitted: 2023-09-08 13:36:53

Course Information
Course Name: Painting
College: Pitzer
Course Number: Art 12
Number of Sections: 1
Approx. no. of students per section: 14

Instructor Information
Instructor: Jessica McCoy
Email: jessica_mccoy@pitzer.edu
College Phone: 909-532-1462
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2023-10-27 to 2023-11-15
Frequency: 5 sessions
Time of day: Morning, Afternoon
Areas to be used: central CSS, pHake Lake, vernal pools, oak forest along drive
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

Students will be painting the landscape. We will bring out palettes with paint, surfaces and brushes. We will stay on paths and there will be minimal impact. No collection of materials.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1694205261-Jessica_McCoy_and_Colleen_Rosenfeld
Submitted: 2023-09-08 13:34:21

Course Information
Course Name: Ovidian Figures
College: Pitzer, and Pomona
Course Number: ENGL158
Number of Sections: 1
Approx. no. of students per section: 14

Instructor Information
Instructor: Jessica McCoy and Colleen Rosenfeld
Email: jessica_mccoy@pitzer.edu
College Phone: 909-532-1462
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2023-09-12 to 2023-11-21
Frequency: 5 times
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: central CSS, pHake Lake, vernal pools, oak forest along drive
Facilities or equipment needed: None
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO No
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

Ink drawings to document the changing landscape. We will stay on paths and have very minimal impact. We will bring out boards water, ink and brushes. A few sticks or plant clippings may be used to improvise mark-making material.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1693935540-Diane_Thomson
Submitted: 2023-09-05 10:39:00

Course Information
Course Name: Conservation Ecology and Management
College: Keck Sci
Course Number: BIOL 067 L
Number of Sections: 1
Approx. no. of students per section: 22

Instructor Information
Instructor: Diane Thomson
Email: dthomson@kecksci.claremont.edu
College Phone: 9096070029
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2023-09-06 to 2023-09-06
Frequency: Once
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: eastern CSS, south field
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: Annual plants germinating in the type converted grassland
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? We will place small plastic markers next to seedligns in the already established/flagged monitoring plots.

Description of project/event:

The students will learn some basic sampling methods by using small quadrats to estimate abundances of non-native and native seedlings emerging in response to our unusual August rain events. We will also mark some seedlings to measure survival.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1693584641-Emily_Wiley
Submitted: 2023-09-01 09:10:41

Course Information
Course Name: Codes of Life
College: CMC
Course Number: IS SCI 10
Number of Sections: 1
Approx. no. of students per section: 23

Instructor Information
Instructor: Emily Wiley
Email: ewiley@kecksci.claremont.edu
College Phone: 9096079698
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2023-09-01 to 2023-09-15
Frequency: Once
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: vernal pools, classroom/infirmary area
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO We would like to collect soil from the edge of the vernal pool for analysis of microbial species.
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

Microbiome sequencing project. We will analyze soil samples (10 g each) from the vernal pool water and soil.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1693008891-Frances_Hanzawa
Submitted: 2023-08-25 17:14:51

Course Information
Course Name: Ecology for Non-Majors
College: Pomona
Course Number: BIOL 001 D
Number of Sections: 1
Approx. no. of students per section: 12

Instructor Information
Instructor: Frances Hanzawa
Email: fhanzawa@pomona.edu
College Phone: 621-8601
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2023-09-01 to 2023-12-15
Frequency: Weekly
Time of day: Morning
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, pHake Lake, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive, corner, north field, south field, lower neck, central neck, upper neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: Native and non-native plant and invertebrate species.
Will any plants or animals be collected? 1. We will collect 50 or fewer harvester ants from 2 nests to conduct an analysis of diet breadth. (In the past, we were able to release many of the ants shortly after collection when the food item was dropped in our specimen cup.) This sample size is necessary to assess diet breadth. 2. We will collect 100-200 grams of tissue from 3 or 4 common native shrubs to conduct an experiment on the effect of compounds from these plants on seed germination.
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? Temporary stake flags will be used.

Description of project/event:

Students will conduct several class projects examining 1) different native and disturbed habitats, 2) the effect of compounds in dominant native shrubs on seed germination (germination experiment will be conducted in growth chambers, not at the BFS), 3) examine diet breadth of harvester ants. Separate use requests will be submitted for student-designed projects conducted in November.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1692898477-Colin_Robins
Submitted: 2023-08-24 10:34:37

Course Information
Course Name: Science and the Environment Sec 01
College: Keck Sci
Course Number: EA 030 L
Number of Sections: 2
Approx. no. of students per section: 20

Instructor Information
Instructor: Colin Robins
Email: crobins@kecksci.claremont.edu
College Phone: 77170
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2023-09-21 to 2023-09-28
Frequency: Weekly
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: central CSS, pHake Lake, vernal pools, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive, corner, classroom/infirmary area, north field, south field, lower neck, central neck
Facilities or equipment needed: Outdoor classroom, outdoor classroom requested but not essential (ok if not avail).
Plant or animal species to be studied: Eriodictyon californicum, Artemisia californica, Eriogonum fasciculatum, Malosma laurina, Bromus sp., Quercus sp.
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

Students will map general vegetation community classes based on species composition and they will also map present and past land disturbances (compaction, fires, development, etc.) using aerial photographs; on-site lab sessions entail ground truthing on foot across different areas of the field station.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1692823635-Wallace_Martin_Meyer
Submitted: 2023-08-23 13:47:15

Course Information
Course Name: Fire Ecology
College: Pomona
Course Number: BIOL 105
Number of Sections: 1
Approx. no. of students per section: 16

Instructor Information
Instructor: Wallace Martin Meyer
Email: wallace_meyer@pomona.edu
College Phone: 9096218577
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2023-09-25 to 2023-11-20
Frequency: Weekly
Time of day: Dawn, Afternoon
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, pHake Lake, vernal pools, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive, north field, south field, lower neck
Facilities or equipment needed: Outdoor classroom,
Plant or animal species to be studied: native and non-native plants and animals (all)
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

This lab will consist of labs that examine different ecosystems and have students develop independent projects related to fire ecology. I will oversee the research requests and make sure they conform and do not overlap with other experiments at the field station.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1692819558-Bob_Brodman
Submitted: 2023-08-23 12:39:18

Course Information
Course Name: Concepts in Biology
College: Keck Sci
Course Number: BIOL 057 L
Number of Sections: 1
Approx. no. of students per section: 24

Instructor Information
Instructor: Bob Brodman
Email: rbrodman@cmc.edu
College Phone: 9096218190
Other Phone: 2198696125

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2023-08-30 to 2023-12-06
Frequency: Weekly
Time of day: Dawn, Morning
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, pHake Lake, vernal pools, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive, corner, classroom/infirmary area, north field, south field, lower neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: Birds
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

Bird watching to collect census data and make behavioral observations.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1692573164-Mike_Brown
Submitted: 2023-08-20 16:12:44

Course Information
Course Name: Intro Bio Lab
College: Keck Sci
Course Number: BIOL 043
Number of Sections: 9
Approx. no. of students per section: 18

Instructor Information
Instructor: Mike Brown
Email: mjbrown@kecksci.claremont.edu
College Phone: 909-607-8279
Other Phone: 717-579-3655

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2023-08-28 to 2023-09-01
Frequency: Daily
Time of day: Morning
Areas to be used: pHake Lake
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: Daphnia, rotifers, fly larvae, seed shrimp, other non-vertebrate organisms in pHake Lake.
Will any plants or animals be collected? I want to collect water samples from pHake Lake, <1 L a day. The water samples are expected to contain various microscopic organisms such as the ones listed above. I will take care not to collect any vertebrates. Students will analyze the organisms present in the samples using dissecting and compound microscopes. This sample size will be enough for ~35 students per day to look at samples under both types of microscopes.
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

I will collect lake water from the north and south sides of the lake each morning. During lab in the afternoon, students will learn about the BFS and pHake lake and be shown pictures of the area. (Students will not be going to the BFS themselves.) They will be asked to come up with hypotheses about the differences in lifeforms between the north and south parts of the lake. They will then be shown basic microscope use and analyze the water samples with compound and dissecting microscopes to evaluate their hypotheses.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1691612356-Cory_Kohn
Submitted: 2023-08-09 13:19:16

Course Information
Course Name: Introductory Biology Lab
College: Keck Sci
Course Number: BIOL044LX
Number of Sections: 2
Approx. no. of students per section: 20

Instructor Information
Instructor: Cory Kohn
Email: CKohn@kecksci.claremont.edu
College Phone: 9096218109
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Sarah Budischak - SBudischak@kecksci.claremont.edu
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2023-09-18 to 2023-10-11
Frequency: three visits total
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, pHake Lake, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive, corner, north field, south field, lower neck, central neck, upper neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: Argentine ant (Linepithema humile) will be the focus of one session
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO Argentine ant, 1-3 per student group, to confirm positive species ID with microscopy
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

Week of Sep 11, aquatic ecosystems lab at pHake lake occurs: collecting aquatic microinverts and correlating community composition to abiotic measurements. Week of Oct 2, optimal foraging theory ant behavior lab with Argentine ants occurs: tracking ant visits at sugar baits of differing concentration. Week of Oct 9, groups of 3-4 students each (12 groups total across 2 lab sections) independently find a spot of interest and sit and observe while noting their ecological observations and taking pictures for about 1 hour, resulting in research questions and hypotheses. Students will choose a spot not actively being used for research. Student groups will then meet with the instructor and design an experiment based on their observations; the experiment may or may not be chosen to be performed November 6-29. For any experiments that will be performed, a separate research use request will be submitted.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: cr-1689894295-Albert_Dato
Submitted: 2023-07-20 16:04:55

Course Information
Course Name: Introduction to Engineering Systems
College: HMC
Course Number: E79
Number of Sections: 8
Approx. no. of students per section: 34

Instructor Information
Instructor: Albert Dato
Email: adato@g.hmc.edu
College Phone: 9096073302
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Lynn Kim - lykim@hmc.edu
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Dates of use: 2023-12-05 to 2023-12-09
Frequency: Once
Time of day: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Areas to be used: pHake Lake
Facilities or equipment needed: Boats, oars, life jackets
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

Students in groups of 3 will row out to the lake to deploy tethered robots to make temperature and depth measurements. An outdoor lab will be set up with a solar generator to supply power.

Research Projects

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1732583234-Jason_Keller
Submitted: 2024-11-25 17:07:14

User Information
Name: Jason Keller
College: CMC
Email: jkeller@cmc.edu
College Phone: 909-607-2163
Category: Faculty member
Other Phone: 410-897-7012

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2025-02-01 to 2025-02-28
Frequency: Likely 2 full days
Time of day: Dawn, Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, eastern CSS, north field, south field, lower neck, central neck, upper neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
Sampling for the MONet project at NINE locations at BFS. At each location this will include: 1. water infiltration measurements; 2. collection of one 30-cm core and four 10-cm soil cores; 3. soil temperature; 4. volumetric water content; and 5. electrical conductivity. Sampling will be completed on 2/10-2/11. Requesting additional access for this project for site recon.

Confidential description of project/event:
Marty. Happy to send along a copy of the proposal and/or the field sampling protocol from EMSL if they would be helpful. jason

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1731600955-Charlotte_Chang
Submitted: 2024-11-14 08:15:55

User Information
Name: Charlotte Chang
College: Pomona
Email: chchang@pomona.edu
College Phone: 72108
Category: Faculty member
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-11-14 to 2025-05-14
Frequency: Once a month to every two mont
Time of day: Dawn, Morning
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, pHake Lake, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive, corner, lower neck, central neck, upper neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: Melozone crissalis, Callipepla californica, Dryobates nuttallii, Sayornis nigricans
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? We may leave flags temporarily for AudioMoth monitors.

Description of project/event:
We will measure avian diversity in Claremont using observational surveys and passive acoustic monitors (i.e. Audiomoth units). Specifically, we will compare different passive monitors and analyze data obtained from these monitors at sites such as the BFS. If possible, I may use the outdoors classroom to briefly stage equipment, but I haven't marked it above because it isn't necessary for my research.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1731008318-Jessica_Guo
Submitted: 2024-11-07 11:38:38

User Information
Name: Jessica Guo
College: HMC
Email: jessicaguo@hmc.edu
College Phone: 4807038409
Category: Faculty member
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Taylor Baugh - tbaugh@g.hmc.edu
2. Aabhas Senapati - asenapati@g.hmc.edu
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-11-08 to 2025-08-07
Frequency: Weekly, Less now, more in the summer
Time of day: Dawn, Morning, , Predawn measurements occasionally
Areas to be used: central neck, upper neck
Facilities or equipment needed: Temporary storage and staging in the BFS garage
Plant or animal species to be studied: A. californica (california sagebrush) primarily, but possibly also Salvia, Rhus, or Eriodictyon trichocalyx
Will any plants or animals be collected? We will collect leaves of the target shrub species for leaf pressure-volume curves and to measure leaf area. Expected samples sizes are 1-5 leaves per sampling visit, up to 3 times a year, for 6-8 individual shrubs. At the conclusion of the project, we expect to harvest 1 branch per shrub for lab analysis of hydraulic vulnerability curves and to characterize the active xylem volume.
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? I plan to use orange flagging to mark the target shrubs.

Description of project/event:
We plan to characterize the magnitude and regulation of plant water use in the footprint of the BFS eddy covariance tower. Our initial subject is Artemisia californica, but due to its uneven sapwood distribution and small linear leaves, we may have to switch to another species. Between 6-8 individual shrubs will be monitored for continuous plant water potential, sap flow, and soil moisture. Plant water fluxes will be used to corroborate EC tower fluxes and compare the responses of transpiration vs. evaporation following pulse rainfall events. Finally, seasonal dynamics of plant water use and strategies will be evaluated to characterize the impact of plant water use on ecosystem carbon uptake.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1730768728-Nathaniel_Green
Submitted: 2024-11-04 17:05:28

User Information
Name: Nathaniel Green
College: Washington State Univeristy
Email: nathaniel.green@wsu.edu
College Phone: 419-606-3596
Category: Graduate student
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Nancy Hamlett - nvhamlett@gmail.com
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: Washington State University
Name: Elizabeth Murray
Email: e.murray@wsu.edu
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-11-05 to 2024-11-09
Frequency: Once
Time of day: Whenever Nancy goes to collect it :)
Areas to be used: eastern CSS
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? A single nest of Pseudomasaris spp. containing ~12 individual cells. https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/250208046
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
My project involves revising the genus Pseudomasaris (Hymenoptera: Vespidae) and generating the first molecular phylogeny of the genus. The specimens collected from BFS will be used to better understand the distribution of the genus, along with determining what species are parasitic on Pseudomasaris.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1730513893-Erin_Halligan
Submitted: 2024-11-01 19:18:13

User Information
Name: Erin Halligan
College: Pomona
Email: eahb2020@mypomona.edu
College Phone: 3147042854
Category: Undergraduate student
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Yaunkai Gao - yagc2024@mymail.pomona.edu
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: Pomona
Name: Professor Marty Meyer
Email: wallace.meyer@pomona.edu
Phone: (909) 621-8577

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-10-21 to 2025-05-07
Frequency: Weekly
Time of day: Dawn, Afternoon
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, eastern CSS
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
As human development continues to threaten native California sage scrub habitats, it is crucial to understand how the different types of urban landscaping conversions affect carbon flux. Thus, my senior thesis research project aims to study the impact of these landscaping conversions on carbon soil respiration. Using the LI-COR carbon flux system, we measured the carbon soil respiration of several urban landscaping conversions—shrub, waterwise with mulch, and lawn—at a college in southern California, and compared these with the native California sage scrub habitat. These insights have the potential to enhance our knowledge and implementation of sustainable landscape practices, improving our ability to slow global carbon emissions and climate change.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1730492237-Diane_Thomson
Submitted: 2024-11-01 13:17:17

User Information
Name: Diane Thomson
College: Keck Sci
Email: dthomson@natsci.claremont.edu
College Phone: 530 848 1429
Category: Faculty member
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Abigail Gross - abgross@students.pitzer.edu
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-11-04 to 2024-12-14
Frequency: 1-3 times/week
Time of day: Morning, Afternoon
Areas to be used: eastern CSS, south field
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? We will be collecting soil samples; see below for details.
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? We will be using irrigation flags to make the areas for soil collection, until the end of spring 2025.

Description of project/event:
The purpose of this project is to assess whether there are persistent differences in the soil seed bank in the 12 research plots established after the 2013 fire. We will compare plots that received non-native removal treatments for the first four years after fire to those that were controls. We will also compare areas within each plot that were recorded a) with the highest native forb and shrub abundances, b) with the highest non-native grass and forb abundances, and c) with the lowest overall plant cover in the first four post-fire years. Three 2 m by 2 m sections have been identified within each plot for sampling, using the criteria defined in a-c. In each of these three sections, we will collect 4 soil samples to a depth of 10 cm using a bucket augur 5.5 cm in diameter. W will return the samples to each plot after stimulating germination in a growth chamber and identifying germinants. We anticipate the soils will be replaced by April of 2025.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1730423758-Ana_Jaramillo
Submitted: 2024-10-31 18:15:58

User Information
Name: Ana Jaramillo
College: Pomona
Email: asja2021@mymail.pomona.edu
College Phone: 7864785585
Category: Undergraduate student
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: Pomona
Name: Wallace Meyer
Email: wallace.meyer@pomona.edu
Phone: 9096218577

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-10-31 to 2025-05-25
Frequency: Weekly
Time of day: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, eastern CSS, south field, lower neck, central neck, upper neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? Orange Flag tagging on individual plants

Description of project/event:
This study investigates the differential microbial (bacterial) assemblages in soils collected between the dripline and root ball of five plant species—Artemisia californica, Salvia apiana, Eriogonum fasciculatum, Malosma laurina, and Sambucus nigra—at the Bernard Field Station (BFS). In addition, the effects of edge conditions on microbial communities are examined by comparing soils from plants located near the street to those from the BFS interior. The analysis includes bacterial composition and assemblages, along with environmental factors such as pH, soil organic matter, temperature, nitrogen, carbon content, density, moisture, and sediment size. This research aims to determine the influence of urban-adjacent ecosystems on soil microbial dynamics and explore how proximity to anthropogenic factors affects bacterial communities.

Confidential description of project/event:
More information to be provided

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1729527695-Kieran_Murray_
Submitted: 2024-10-21 09:21:35

User Information
Name: Kieran Murray
College: Cal Poly Pomona
Email: kieranmurray@cpp.edu
College Phone: 8314284011
Category: Graduate student
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Nina Karnovsky - nina.karnovsky@pomona.edu
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: Cal Poly Pomona
Name: Dr. Kristopher Lappin
Email: aklappin@cpp.edu
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-10-21 to 2026-05-21
Frequency: Several-days/week
Time of day: Evening, Night
Areas to be used: pHake Lake
Facilities or equipment needed: Boats,
Plant or animal species to be studied: Lithobates catesbeianus (American Bullfrog)
Will any plants or animals be collected? The exact sample size is indeterminable. We are trying to mark and eventually euthanize as many invasive American Bullfrogs as possible. The whole organism will be collected once lethal force is used. It is necessary for the restoration of pHake lake that we collect any and all American Bullfrogs found there, as to hopefully eradicate the population.
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? YES
Will flags or markings be used? We are still determining exactly how we might mark them, but sewing beads on their backs is the front runner.

Description of project/event:
We will be doing a mark and recapture of the invasive American Bullfrogs at pHake lake to get an idea of population size and dynamics, with an eventual lethal take to hopefully eradicate the population. We will perform stomach content analysis of collected bullfrogs to determine the population's diet and see if they are preying on the young of native Western Pond Turtles. We plan on being out from around 6 PM to midnight to spotlight the bullfrogs on the bank from the boat. To catch the bullfrogs, we will use a combination of hand catching, nets, and gigs.

Confidential description of project/event:
Firearms will not be used. However, the method of hunting the frogs is still undetermined. We are going to start with hand capture and nets to mark them, but once lethal force is used it will be gigs, a fishing bow, and potentially an air rifle. Being able to take bullfrogs out from a distance has shown to be helpful and more efficient in previous similar studies. Any weapon that will be used, I will be extensively trained with and we will ensure the field station approves its use.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1729289788-Cecilia_Muecke
Submitted: 2024-10-18 15:16:28

User Information
Name: Cecilia Muecke
College: Pomona
Email: camb2021@mymail.pomona.edu
College Phone: 9099407794
Category: Undergraduate student
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Aiko Dougherty - adougher5089@scrippscollege.edu
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: Pomona
Name: Frances Hanzawa
Email: fmh04747@pomona.edu
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-10-17 to 2024-12-02
Frequency: 3-4 times
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: eastern CSS, north field, south field
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: We will be counting and identifying the insects collected in our pitfall traps, and thus the species are not yet known.
Will any plants or animals be collected? We will collect insects from 27 pitfall traps. We will have three sites in each of the three habitats (undisturbed and recovering CSS and non-native grassland). Each site will have three pitfall traps. Since we are planning to collect only once to avoid the effects of seasonality, we are collecting a large sample size.
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? Bio 121 AD CM

Description of project/event:
We aim to investigate how communities of insect detritivores differ between the undisturbed and recovering Coastal Sage Scrub (CSS) and non-native grassland habitats (NNG) at the BFS. The goal of our research is to describe the insect detritivore communities (abundance and composition) at the BFS and their association with different landscape cover types. The significance of this question, on a local scale, is to identify the “main players” in the ecosystem services of decomposition and nutrient cycling at the BFS. On a broader scale, it is to examine their relationship to landscape cover types and disturbance, as well as what their role in conservation efforts should be. Our methods will consist of pitfall trapping in the CSS (undisturbed and recovering) and NNG. We will also conduct a walk-through survey in the CSS for insects feeding on decomposing woody material. All of my data collection will occur over a relatively short period of time to avoid the effects of seasonality. Finally, we will process the contents of the traps by counting and identifying the insects to family, then categorizing them as detritivores or not.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1728747878-Diane_Thomson
Submitted: 2024-10-12 08:44:38

User Information
Name: Diane Thomson
College: Keck Sci
Email: dthomson@natsci.claremont.edu
College Phone: 9096070029
Category: Faculty member
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Abigail Gross - abgross@students.pitzer.edu
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-10-18 to 2024-12-15
Frequency: 2-3 times
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: eastern CSS, south field
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? Yes. We will be collecting soil samples to use in research on the seed bank in areas affected by the 2013 fire and our post-fire non-native removal experiment. This first use request is to collect a small number (less than 5) of trial samples from the area around these plots, so we can finalize our research protocol. I will submit another request once the methodology is finalized.
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
We will be collecting soil samples to use in research on the seed bank in areas affected by the 2013 fire and our post-fire non-native removal experiment. This first use request is to collect a small number (less than 5) of trial samples from the area around these plots, so we can finalize our research protocol. I will submit another request once the methodology is finalized.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1728364912-Oscar_Roering
Submitted: 2024-10-07 22:21:52

User Information
Name: Oscar Roering
College: Pomona
Email: oara2021@mymail.pomona.edu
College Phone: 5415542622
Category: Undergraduate student
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: Pomona
Name: Marty Meyer
Email: wallace.meyer@pomona.edu
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-10-10 to 2024-10-18
Frequency: Once
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: pHake Lake, oak forest along drive, lower neck, central neck, upper neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: Quercus Agrifolia
Will any plants or animals be collected? I will collect ~20-30 leaves from 5 Quercus Agrifolia individuals.
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
I am researching water use efficiencies of the Quercus genus in Claremont, comparing between species, and urban + natural environments. I will be collecting leaves to analyze with isotope analysis, which will provide a measure of water use efficiency through C13 concentration. This research aims to contextualize the Quercus genus in Claremont, and identify which species's water strategies are best suited to Claremont's climate.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1727723388-Elise__Ferree
Submitted: 2024-09-30 12:09:48

User Information
Name: Elise Ferree
College: Keck Sci
Email: eferree@natsci.claremont.edu
College Phone: 9096078277
Category: Faculty member
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Sarah Budischak - sbudischak@natsci.claremont.edu
2. Alison Power - apower9476@scrippscollege.edu
3. Annika Caroline Heaton-Brandt - aheatonb5356@scrippscollege.edu
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-10-10 to 2025-03-30
Frequency: Several-days/week, 2 weeks in Oct, Dec, Feb
Time of day: Dawn, Morning
Areas to be used: central CSS, eastern CSS, corner, north field, south field, lower neck, central neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: white-crowned sparrows (Zonotrichia leucophrys), California towhees (Melozone crissalis)
Will any plants or animals be collected? A maximum of 50uL of blood will be taken from the brachial wing vein of white-crowned sparrows and California towhees. This sample will be used for 3 purposes: about 5uL will be put onto filter paper and used for genetic determination of sex, 5uL will be put onto a glass slide and used for parasite analysis, and the remaining blood will be used for additional parasite analyses after plasma is separated from red blood cells in a centrifuge. Number of birds: 70 white-crowned sparrows and 40 California towhees.
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? YES
Will flags or markings be used? I will use labeled pink flagging tape attached to a fence stake to mark traps and camera locations.

Description of project/event:
Our goals are to quantify how white-crowned sparrows use the BFS (as a wintering site versus a stop along their migratory route), study winter social behavior, examine population-level patterns related to migration across multiple study years and address several questions about parasites in migratory birds. We will trap birds in Oct-Nov and Feb-March for about 24 cumulative hours during fall and spring. Traps will be baited with “no mess” seed that has been heated to prevent germination. Birds will be held temporarily in cotton bags before processing, which will involve attaching a metal USGS-issued numbered band to each bird and taking standard body measurements. Because the white-crowned sparrow is our focal species, we will also attach plastic, colored leg bands to allow for individual identification in the field. We will set up automated cameras around the BFS as another way of re-sighting individual white-crowned sparrows. Parasite load will be determined from blood and feces. Resident California towhees will serve as a parasite comparison to migratory white-crowned sparrows. As such we will take blood from birds of both species from the brachial wing vein. We will also examine the birds for ecto-parasites and collect “volunteered” fecal samples (left in the bird holding bags) to check for gastro-intestinal parasites. For all species other than white-crowned sparrows and California towhees, we are using trapping as a method to understand their demographics at the BFS and to contribute to ongoing data collection by Nina Karnoskvy (Pomona College).

Confidential description of project/event:
My federal banding permit expires 3/31/2026. My state permit expires 8/28/2027. My IACUC approval expires Aug 2026.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1727392913-Bob_Brodman
Submitted: 2024-09-26 16:21:53

User Information
Name: Bob Brodman
College: Keck Sci
Email: rbrodman@scrippscollege.edu
College Phone: 2198696125
Category: Faculty member, CA
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Adam Nachmanoff - anachma@students.pitzer
2. Safiya Martinez - smartine1180@scrippscollege.edu
3. Owen Davies - Odavies@students.pitzer.edu
4. Sasha Lu - saslu@students.pitzer.edu

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-09-29 to 2024-11-26
Frequency: Several-days/week
Time of day: M 12-5pm, FSu 10am-5pm
Areas to be used: western CSS, eastern CSS, corner, north field, lower neck, upper neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: Lizards: Uta stansburiana, Sceloporus occidentalis, Elgaria multicarinata, Aspidoscelis tigris
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? Flag will be placed on sample plots

Description of project/event:
We are studying the affect of traffic noise on lizard abundance and behavior. Lizards will be surveyed visually in areas with basking habitat and correlated with decibel levels measured at sampling locations.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1727388622-Stephen_Adolph
Submitted: 2024-09-26 15:10:22

User Information
Name: Stephen Adolph
College: HMC
Email: adolph@hmc.edu
College Phone: 9096071872
Category: Faculty member
Other Phone: 9093603758

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Arman Khasru - akhasru@g.hmc.edu
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-09-26 to 2025-05-15
Frequency: Several-days/week
Time of day: Dawn, Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Areas to be used: central CSS, oak forest along drive, south field, lower neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: Sceloporus occidentalis -- western fence lizard
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? small flags or flagging tape to mark each data logger.

Description of project/event:
We are studying microclimates used by western fence lizards. We will use data loggers (Hobo and iButton), deployed in locations that lizards could potentially use. This includes on the ground, on tree trunks, and on rocks. We will also use spot measurements (instantaneous) of microclimates using a hand-held relative humidity and temperature instrument (Vaisala). This work is part of a broader project ("Cool Lizards") involving multiple campuses, part of RescueNet. For context, we are recording microclimates in natural areas (BFS) and on adjacent campuses. These data will provide background information for the other component of the project (described in the confidential section). This other component, which will take place in the spring, will involve collecting lizards for physiological measurements, and will be addressed in a separate future application.

Confidential description of project/event:
Later in the academic year (spring semester) we will be collecting fence lizards on site, and measuring evaporative water loss rates. We will be getting animal care and use committee permission for this part of the project. Marion Preest (Keck Science) will also have a student working on this project. We may get together to submit joint IACUC and BFS proposals for this second phase.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1725496380-Nina_Karnovsky
Submitted: 2024-09-04 17:33:00

User Information
Name: Nina Karnovsky
College: Pomona
Email: nina.karnovsky@pomona.edu
College Phone: 9096079794
Category: Faculty member, CA
Other Phone: 9092822244

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Kris Lappen - N/A
2. CPP graduate student - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-09-04 to 2024-09-04
Frequency: Once
Time of day: Morning
Areas to be used: pHake Lake
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
I am going to show Kris and his graduate student pHake Lake for a potential project and then we will discuss things when back on campus.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1725306268-Marissa_Cathlyn_Douglas
Submitted: 2024-09-02 12:44:28

User Information
Name: Marissa Cathlyn Douglas
College: HMC
Email: mdouglas@hmc.edu
College Phone: 3603062648
Category: Undergraduate student
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: HMC
Name: Matina Donaldson-Matasci
Email: mdonaldsonmatasci@hmc.edu
Phone: 5203038602

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-09-02 to 2024-12-15
Frequency: Several-days/week
Time of day: Dawn, Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, pHake Lake, vernal pools, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive, corner, classroom/infirmary area, north field, south field, lower neck, central neck, upper neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: Pogomyrmex californicus, Linepithema humile
Will any plants or animals be collected? Approximately 1-10 foraging ants per week. Required for pheromone sample collection and in vitro experimentation.
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? Orange flags to mark nesting locations.

Description of project/event:
We are studying competition between the native harvester ants and invasive Argentine ants in the BFS. To do so, we will observe interactions between foragers include qualitative behavior observations, nest networking, and pheromone collection.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1724971325-Zachary_Majd
Submitted: 2024-08-29 15:42:05

User Information
Name: Zachary Majd
College: Pomona
Email: ztma2020@mymail.pomona.edu
College Phone: 2402044692
Category: Undergraduate student
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: Pomona
Name: John Moore
Email: jon.moore@pomona.edu
Phone: 9098335064

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-08-29 to 2025-05-07
Frequency: Several-days/week
Time of day: Dawn, Afternoon, , I will come when I have availability.
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive, corner, classroom/infirmary area, north field, south field, lower neck, central neck, upper neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: Canis latrans - Coyote
Will any plants or animals be collected? Coyote scat samples will be collected. The entire scat sample will be collected to run genetic testing on it using microsatellites.
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
This coyote scat collection will be part of a larger project looking at local coyote population genetics. We will use collected scat to discern familial relations between coyotes in different areas, one of which is the BFS. Microsatellites will be used to do this genetic analysis. This study will evaluate how geographic barriers affect coyote movement.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1723665615-Jonathan_Moore
Submitted: 2024-08-14 13:00:15

User Information
Name: Jonathan Moore
College: Pomona
Email: jon.moore@pomona.edu
College Phone: 9096218607
Category: Faculty member
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-08-14 to 2024-09-14
Frequency: twice a week
Time of day: Dawn, Morning
Areas to be used: central CSS, eastern CSS, classroom/infirmary area, north field
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: Asclepias eriocarpa
Will any plants or animals be collected? Seed pods
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO rubber banding the pods with labels

Description of project/event:
gathering milkweed seed for germination experiments.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1723474092-Ashley_M_Heers
Submitted: 2024-08-12 07:48:12

User Information
Name: Ashley M Heers
College: Scripps, NA
Email: aheers@scrippscollege.edu
College Phone: 5597861997
Category: Faculty member, NA
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. NA - NA
2. NA - NA
3. NA - NA
4. NA - NA

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: Scripps, NA
Name: NA
Email: aheers@scrippscollege.edu
Phone: 5597861997

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-08-12 to 2029-08-12
Frequency: Daily, NA
Time of day: Dawn, Morning, Afternoon, Evening, , animal care
Areas to be used: corner, classroom/infirmary area, north field
Facilities or equipment needed: Water and electricity to aviary
Plant or animal species to be studied: I will be keeping research birds (species varies) in an aviary
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? YES
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
I study the development and evolution of bird locomotion. To do so, I raise birds from hatching to adulthood, collecting data on their anatomy and performance by using high speed video cameras, force plates, etc. These birds will be housed and filmed in the outdoor aviary.

Confidential description of project/event:
I'm not sure I selected the correct area(s) on the map...

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1720631748-Ana_Maria_Restrepo_Acevedo
Submitted: 2024-07-10 10:15:48

User Information
Name: Ana Maria Restrepo Acevedo
College: Indiana University
Email: anarest@iu.edu
College Phone: 5126968622
Category: postdoctoral fellow
Other Phone: 5126968622

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. SImone Puel - simone.puel92@gmail.com
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: HMC
Name: Jessica Guo
Email: jessicaguo@g.hmc.edu
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-07-12 to 2024-10-15
Frequency: Several-days/week
Time of day: Dawn, Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Areas to be used: central CSS, pHake Lake, vernal pools, corner, classroom/infirmary area
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: Quercus agrifolia coast live oak Platanus racesmosa sycamore Olea europa olive
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
The project aims to understand tree-level xylem hydraulic behavior by studying the relationship between Wood Water Content (WWC) and xylem water potential. We are creating a bridge between fast temporal tree-level scale measurements and large spatial and small temporal resolution data from space. In California, we expect more intense droughts, fewer precipitation events during the summers, and higher temperatures. This translates into higher tree stress and ultimately fewer carbon sinks. Additionally, dry trees with less water storage in their tissue are more prone to burning. With all the fires in the region, trees have the potential to become a carbon source. Our project has implications for tree hydraulic risk in terms of water potential and water storage and the consequences of these responses in terms of carbon sink capacity. We will be studying: Quercus agrifolia (coast live oak), Olea europa (olive) and Platanus racesmosa (sycamore) Methodological approach: Using continuous measurements of Sensors installed in 10 trees. Using continuous measurements of sapflow. Sensors installed in 10 trees. Continuous measurements of water storage: Sensors installed in 10 trees. Continuous measurements of soil water content and soil water potential: Sensors installed in the soil next to the trees. Collect leaf water potential data Measurements of gas exchange, photosynthesis, and stomata response. Not intrusive for trees. Measurements of tree diameters with dendrometers. Sensors will be installed in 5 trees. Measurements of VOD: standing sensor in the bottom of the canopy. Solar panels, cables and batteries for powering the system.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1719511156-Matina_Donaldson-Matasci
Submitted: 2024-06-27 10:59:16

User Information
Name: Matina Donaldson-Matasci
College: HMC
Email: mdonaldsonmatasci@g.hmc.edu
College Phone: 9096071572
Category: Faculty member
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-06-27 to 2024-09-30
Frequency: occasional (2-3 times)
Time of day: Dawn, Morning
Areas to be used: eastern CSS, south field
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: Bombus spp.
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
I will be contributing to the California Bumble Bee Atlas Survey. The purpose is to observe and document bumble bee species phenology, ranges, and interactions with plant species. I will survey a 1-hectare area for 45 minutes of active searching, net and briefly chill any bumblebees I observe for detailed photographs, and then release them. I will repeat at least twice.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1718902181-Warren_Roberts
Submitted: 2024-06-20 09:49:41

User Information
Name: Warren Roberts
College: CGU
Email: warren.roberts@cgu.edu
College Phone: 9099219329
Category: Faculty member
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-06-29 to 2024-07-20
Frequency: Weekly, June 29th, July 6th and 20th
Time of day: Morning
Areas to be used: oak forest along drive, corner, classroom/infirmary area, north field, south field
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
Hi Marty, i will have summer students and CGU students and faculty join us for these sessions. The three dates June 29th, July 6th and July 20th at 9am to noon. Will be demonstrating workflow of LIDAR and Multispectral and photogrammetry for vegetation and surface mapping. Thanks!

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1717797199-Matina_Donaldson-Matasci
Submitted: 2024-06-07 14:53:19

User Information
Name: Matina Donaldson-Matasci
College: HMC
Email: mdonaldsonmatasci@g.hmc.edu
College Phone: 9096071572
Category: Faculty member
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-06-12 to 2024-08-23
Frequency: Weekly, approximately?
Time of day: Dawn, Evening, Night
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, vernal pools, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive, corner, classroom/infirmary area, north field, south field, lower neck, central neck, upper neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: harvester ants in the genus Veromessor, particularly V. andrei but potentially others as well
Will any plants or animals be collected? I am looking for Veromessor species and if I find any colonies I will collect 3-5 individual ants from up to 6 colonies to ID under the microscope. If I find any mating pairs, I would like to collect a few queens (up to 10) and try to raise them in the lab.
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? Will place flags ~20 cm away from up to 20 colonies I discover

Description of project/event:
This is an exploratory project. The main purpose is to find and identify colonies of Veromessor sp. in the field station, and explore the possibility of doing field experiments and/or laboratory experiments on their foraging. Methods for finding and identifying them may involve visual surveys, baiting, and pitfall trapping. Methods for piloting foraging experiments may involve provisioning of seeds of various types and observation of behavior at flagged colonies. Methods for collection of live specimens may involve hand collection and hand netting of alates. Because this species is primarily active at night, prime observation hours are at dawn and dusk.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1717190399-Daphne_Achilles
Submitted: 2024-05-31 14:19:59

User Information
Name: Daphne Achilles
College: CMC
Email: dachilles25@cmc.edu
College Phone: 4154941306
Category: Undergraduate student
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: Keck Sci
Name: Sarah Budischak
Email: sbudischak@kecksci.edu
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-06-03 to 2024-07-14
Frequency: Once
Time of day: Dawn, Morning
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive, corner, classroom/infirmary area, north field, south field, lower neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: I've attached list in confidential info section.
Will any plants or animals be collected? 5-20 leaves and seeds for NMR analysis. I will not pick any plants of endangered status (Beberis nevinii, Horkelia cuneata, and Lepidium virginicum)
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
I'm studying the relationship between plant metabolites and parasite loads in birds and small mammals. I'm hoping to build off of Jenna Loesberg's feeding study thesis by exploring the plants found in fecal samples using NMR.

Confidential description of project/event:
Bromus Rubens aka Red Brome, Artemesia aka Sagebrush, Salva aka Sage, Umbellularia californica aka California Bay/Laurel, Brassica Nigra aka Black Mustard Seed, Malosma laurina aka Laurel Sumac, and Eriodictyon trichocalyx aka Hairy Yerba Santa

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1716938616-Nina_Jane_Karnovsky
Submitted: 2024-05-28 16:23:36

User Information
Name: Nina Jane Karnovsky
College: Pomona
Email: nina.karnovsky@pomona.edu
College Phone: 9092822244
Category: Faculty member
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-05-30 to 2024-05-30
Frequency: Once
Time of day: Morning
Areas to be used: pHake Lake
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: American Bullfrog
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
I am going to introduce Dr. Kris Lappin from Cal Poly Pomona to pHake Lake so that he can assess the efficacy of using pHake Lake for one of his graduate students to study the bullfrog population there. This meeting will be just the two of us for 45 minutes.

Confidential description of project/event:
If the project moves forward I will submit a use request for trapping and removal of bullfrogs.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1716326338-Sarah_Kavassalis
Submitted: 2024-05-21 14:18:58

User Information
Name: Sarah Kavassalis
College: HMC
Email: skavassalis@g.hmc.edu
College Phone: HMC ext. 75860
Category: Faculty member
Other Phone: 840-234-4431

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Helen Chen - hechen@g.hmc.edu
2. Matthew Simpson - masimpson@g.hmc.edu
3. Mia Mirabelli - mmirabelli@g.hmc.edu
4. Anna Figge - afigge@g.hmc.edu

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: HMC
Name: Sarah Kavassalis
Email: skavassalis@g.hmc.edu
Phone: HMC ext. 75860

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-05-21 to 2029-05-21
Frequency: Several-days/week, Only at first, then infrequent
Time of day: Morning
Areas to be used: lower neck, central neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
We will install a meteorological station and a "flux tower" to measure ecosystem carbon dioxide, water, and energy exchange with the atmosphere. This station will help us determine the magnitudes of carbon storage and energy, CO2, and water vapour fluxes within the coastal sage scrub. Once online, we will become part of the AmerFlux network and be able to combine our station with field stations across the Americas to study how things like vegetation type, phenology, changes in land usage and management, as well as disturbance history, influence these measurements. Further, this station will inform our understanding of the causal link between climate change and ecosystem respiration.

Confidential description of project/event:
We've got the tower ready (giant tripod) as well as large solar panels (this system: https://tyconsystems.com/homepage/shop/rpl12-24m-200-340/) to install by the neck. Hopefully we can drive to the site soon and start setting up. The first couple of weeks will likely require very regular trips in to setup/calibrate everything. Once installed, the station will really only require a quick monthly visit. Hopefully we can borrow a couple of ladders?

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1716313065-Jason_Keller
Submitted: 2024-05-21 10:37:45

User Information
Name: Jason Keller
College: CMC
Email: jkeller@cmc.edu
College Phone: 909-607-2163
Category: Faculty member
Other Phone: 410-897-7012

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-05-21 to 2024-08-21
Frequency: 1-2 times per month (at most)
Time of day: Dawn, Morning, Afternoon
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, pHake Lake, vernal pools, eastern CSS
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
Exploration of the use of a LiCor 7810 CO2/CH4 analyzer for possible future projects.

Confidential description of project/event:
Hey Marty ~ Hoping to primarily do a bit of exploration this summer just to get a better sense of the place. I would also like to put a few 6" diameter PVC soil collars into the ground (especially near the lake) to test out a new LiCor CO2 and CH4 flux analyzer. I would NOT leave the chambers in the field.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1715647039-Sarah_Budischak
Submitted: 2024-05-13 17:37:19

User Information
Name: Sarah Budischak
College: Keck Sci
Email: sbudischak@scrippscollege.edu
College Phone: 9096074593
Category: Faculty member
Other Phone: 6105070532

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Malia Jue - mjue5494@scrippscollege.edu
2. Saman Alikhani - salikha@students.pitzer.edu
3. Daphne Achilles - DAchilles25@students.claremontmckenna.edu
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-05-20 to 2024-07-20
Frequency: Several-days/week
Time of day: Dawn, Morning
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, eastern CSS, corner, north field, south field, lower neck, central neck
Facilities or equipment needed: Card access to the building to have air conditioning in case of excessive heat.
Plant or animal species to be studied: California towhees (Pipilo crassalis), California thrasher (Toxostoma redivum)
Will any plants or animals be collected? We will be collecting fecal and blood samples from towhees, and fecal samples from thrashers and scrub jays. We estimate ~40 towhees, ~15 scrub jays, and ~15 thrashers.
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? YES
Will flags or markings be used? NO Pink flagging will be used temporarily to mark trap locations.

Description of project/event:
Our goals are to quantify how white-crowned sparrows use the BFS (as a wintering site versus a stop along their migratory route), examine population-level patterns related to migration across multiple study years and address several questions about parasites in migratory vs. resident birds. Summer trapping will allow us to better address several questions related to disease ecology. First, having an additional annual measure of infection and host body condition will allow us to investigate how host condition affects future susceptibility, as well as how infection affects future host condition. Next, since towhees will be breeding over the summer, we see if there is a relationship between investment in reproduction and parasite infection. Third, we are interested in the question of whether diseases are spread to migratory white crown sparrows (WCSP) from the resident CA towhees, and/or vice versa. A summer sampling time-point when WCSP are not present at the BFS will provide insight into CA towhee infections after/before WCSP migrate. We will trap birds from May-July for about 60 hrs total. Traps will be baited with “no mess” seed that has been heated to prevent germination. Birds will be held temporarily in cotton bags before processing, which will involve attaching a metal USGS-issued numbered band to each bird and taking standard body measurements. Parasite load will be determined from blood and feces. Resident California towhees will serve as a parasite comparison to migratory white-crowned sparrows. As such we will take blood from from their brachial wing vein. We will also examine the birds for ecto-parasites and collect “volunteered” fecal samples (left in the bird holding bags) to check for gastro-intestinal parasites. For all species other than California towhees, we are using trapping as a method to understand their demographics at the BFS and to contribute to ongoing data collection by Nina Karnoskvy (Pomona College).

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1712290010-Yongchan_Hong
Submitted: 2024-04-04 21:06:50

User Information
Name: Yongchan Hong
College: HMC
Email: chong@g.hmc.edu
College Phone: 8402056136
Category: Undergraduate student
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: HMC
Name: Matina Donaldson-Matasci
Email: mdonaldsonmatasci@g.hmc.edu
Phone: 9096071572

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-04-04 to 2024-04-19
Frequency: Several-days/week, twice
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: eastern CSS, oak forest along drive, corner, south field
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: Eriodictyon trichocalyx (Yerba Santa)
Will any plants or animals be collected? Sample size will be 100 leaves, 1 leaf per plant. 25 leaves per site will be collected, total 4 sites across the area. Leaves will be collected in order to calculate abundance of sooty mold per leaf. 25 leaves will be collected in order to have enough sample size in order to compare average sooty mold amount per site.
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
Research Question: Does fungi (sooty mold) infections of Eriodictyon californicum (Yerba Santa) depend on the environment? Hypotheses with Justification: I hypothesize that the extent of infection on the leaves will vary based on habitat, as each habitat hosts Yerba Santa in distinct distributions. Specifically, I anticipate a higher rate of sooty mold infection in Yerba Santa within the Coastal Sage Scrub habitat compared to those in the Recovering Coastal Sage Scrub habitat. This expectation arises from the observation that Yerba Santa in the Coastal Sage Scrub habitat exhibits a more clustered pattern. Since sooty mold is known to spread through wind or rain splash (Chomnunti et al., 2014), I predict that it will readily transfer to densely clustered Yerba Santa plants. Experimental Design: I aim to compare two different habitats in which Yerba Santa resides: the Recovering Coastal Sage Scrub habitat and the Coastal Sage Scrub habitat. I will investigate two different sites from each habitat in order to verify that the statistical results are due to the habitat and not the site itself. Zones A and D will be from the Coastal Sage Scrub habitat, while Zones B and C will be from the Recovering Coastal Sage Scrub habitat. I plan to quantify the fungal abundance on each leaf as a percentage. For this, each photo will be taken against a white paper background with the leaf centered. These photos will be converted into grayscale, and the fungal coverage will be quantified in pixels by setting a threshold, as fungi appear black in the images. Fiji (ImageJ) will be used in order to process the photo. From preliminary work, I have found that Fiji can effectively extract sooty mold, although further investigation into the threshold is necessary. In this experiment, the experimental units are the areas, and the sampling units are the plants from which the infected leaves are collected. I will collect 5 leaves from each site per session, with 5 sessions in total. The samples will be spatially replicated, and each plant will be sampled only once. A 30-meter tape measure will be used for all zones, and random numbers will correspond to the centimeter mark from the origin. For Zone B and Zone C, samples will be taken either to the right or left of the main pavement road. If Yerba Santa is present on both sides, the direction will be chosen by a coin toss; if present on only one side, that side will be selected. In Zones A and Zone D, samples will be taken from one side of the road, and we will find the closest Yerba Santa from the selected centimeter mark. For all zones, the absence of Yerba Santa on the mark will trigger a rerun of the number generator. Each selected Yerba Santa should have at least 10 branches, from which one leaf will be collected, starting from the topmost and selecting leaves at least 10 centimeters long, closest to the branch tip. If Yerba Santa does not meet the given condition, we will rerun the number generator. After data collection, a statistical analysis will be conducted to verify if habitat variations significantly affect fungal abundance. I will use the random effect model and compare one model with habitat effect and another model without habitat effect to support/reject my hypotheses. Detailed Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RnAbErQX12OWxeFu1KCT5N_xasrJZFt6KLug7veSOcw/edit?usp=sharing

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1712195296-Toni_Coria_
Submitted: 2024-04-03 18:48:16

User Information
Name: Toni Coria
College: Scripps
Email: Tcoria8513@scrippscollege.edu
College Phone: 8326467630
Category: Undergraduate student
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: Pomona
Name: Professor Guillermo Douglas- Jaimes
Email: guillermo.douglass-jaimes@pomona.edu
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-04-10 to 2024-04-10
Frequency: Once
Time of day: Morning
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, vernal pools, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive, lower neck, central neck, upper neck
Facilities or equipment needed: Outdoor classroom,
Plant or animal species to be studied: Eriogonium fasciculatum, Salvia melifer, and Artemisia californica
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
Inspired by my passion for ecology, I would love to apply GIS mapping skills to conduct a map that can display my findings regarding different native plant species.In doing this, I will be creating a map detailing different native plant species in Coastal and Alluvial Sage Scrub plant communities. In my map, I wish to emphasize the ecological and cultural importance of these vital plant communities. In doing so, I wish to also detail the many factors threatening these fragile ecosystems. My project will utilize Survey123 to collect data points regarding physical plant health. The only measurements we will be taking are height and width of select plants, while collecting coordinate points of said points.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1712186181-Kellan_Hayes
Submitted: 2024-04-03 16:16:21

User Information
Name: Kellan Hayes
College: Pomona
Email: klha2021@mymail.pomona.edu
College Phone: 2084152657
Category: Undergraduate student
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Kellan Hayes - klha2021@mymail.pomona.edu
2. Tate Weathers - ttwk2023@mymail.pomona.edu
3. Annika Weber - acwm2022@mymail.pomona.edu
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: Pomona
Name: Fran Hanzawa
Email: frances.hanzawa@pomona.edu
Phone: (909) 621-8601

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-04-03 to 2024-05-01
Frequency: Weekly
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS
Facilities or equipment needed: Outdoor classroom,
Plant or animal species to be studied: Phacelia, Deerweed, and their pollenators
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? Marking sites with flags that will be removed after observations.

Description of project/event:
We are examining whether or not phacelia will receive more pollinators in the presence of another flowering species (deerweed). We are conducting a series of observational studies, counting the number of pollinators that visit each patch over a 10-minute period. We want to better understand what factors influence pollination success.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1712164317-Ana_Maria_Restrepo_Acevedo
Submitted: 2024-04-03 10:11:57

User Information
Name: Ana Maria Restrepo Acevedo
College: Indiana University
Email: anarest@iu.edu
College Phone: 5126968622
Category: postdoctoral fellow
Other Phone: 5126968622

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-04-11 to 2024-04-11
Frequency: Once
Time of day: Morning
Areas to be used: oak forest along drive, classroom/infirmary area, south field, lower neck, central neck, upper neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
Field visit to scout potential sites for a future project in collaboration with Dr. Jessica Guo, who will be joining as a faculty member at Harvey Mudd College this summer

Confidential description of project/event:
Field visit to scout potential sites for a future project in collaboration with Dr. Jessica Guo, who will be joining as a faculty member at Harvey Mudd College this summer

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1712012816-Robert_Comito
Submitted: 2024-04-01 16:06:56

User Information
Name: Robert Comito
College: Keck Sci
Email: rcomito@scrippscollege.edu
College Phone: 5628326357
Category: Faculty member
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Isabella Estey - Isabella.Estey.26@cmc.edu
2. Camila Arzate - Camila.Arzate.26@cmc.edu
3. Luca Davis - ludavis@students.pitzer.edu
4. Liliana Costello - lcostell@students.pitzer.edu

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Description of project/event:
Research Question: How is plant diversity different on the healthy vs recovering citrus plots of the BFS? Our experiment closely relates to the term genetic bottleneck that explains an event such as a natural disaster (a fire in our case) that has caused genetic drift within a population. Ecological succession also relates to our experiment as it describes the colonization of a newly created environment. In our lab we’re looking at the diversity of BFS vegetation in healthy and burned areas. In the lab we created, the burned areas act as the newly created environments. Null hypothesis: There is no difference in flora diversity in burned versus unburned plots. Alternative hypothesis: Burned areas exhibit diminished flora diversity, whereas unburned areas demonstrate heightened flora diversity. Our independent variable is if the land recently experienced burning. Our dependent variable is the plant species diversity richness and/or plant species abundance. We will choose 5-10 1 meter2 plots in each location, for a total of 10-20 plots. Each plot will require flora counting and identification.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1712011729-Robert_Comito
Submitted: 2024-04-01 15:48:49

User Information
Name: Robert Comito
College: Keck Sci
Email: rcomito@scrippscollege.edu
College Phone: 5628326357
Category: Faculty member
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Reyes, Daniella A - Daniella.Reyes.26@cmc.edu
2. Krueger, Dylan Andrew - Dylan.Krueger.25@cmc.edu
3. Garcia, Fatima - fgarcia@students.pitzer.edu
4. Bock, Emily B. - ebock@students.pitzer.edu

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Description of project/event:
What is the impact of past fires on the diversity of plant life? Disturbances affect the biodiversity of a population. Species-rich communities tend to have more disturbance-resistant species as those are leftover after a disturbance. Thus, communities that succeed the previous one can be predicted. Alternate Hypothesis: Burned soil will have a lower number of plant species than the unburned soil. Null Hypothesis: Burned soil will have no impact on the number of plant species in the area. With the prevailing climate change leading to more frequent and severe wildfires around the world, our research could help give insight to how an ecosystem is affected by this. This can improve the recovery efforts for post-wildfire areas. Our independent variables are the locations chosen, with them either being burned or not. We will manipulate the independent variable by our selection of the locations. If there has not been a recent fire in an area, that area will serve as a control group. Meanwhile, the locations that had a recent fire will be our treatment group. Our dependent variable is the number of plant species present. Our intended sample size is the number of 2x2 meter plots we observe for each “treatment” group and for each group we will observe 5 replicates per treatment with two treatments.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1712010208-Robert_Comito
Submitted: 2024-04-01 15:23:28

User Information
Name: Robert Comito
College: Keck Sci
Email: rcomito@scrippscollege.edu
College Phone: 5628326357
Category: Faculty member
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Evan Deedy - Evan.Deedy.26@cmc.edu
2. Hailey Rodriguez - hrodrigu@students.pitzer.edu
3. Kaitlin Ip - KIp87@students.claremontmckenna.edu
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Description of project/event:
Does soil pH affect the mass of fruiting bodies? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6158341/ Null: Soil pH has no effect on fruit growth. Alternative: Soil pH has an effect on fruit growth. 5. What would be the implications of your research? And what is the “big picture” context for why others should care about your research and fund it via their taxes? When plants fruit and how much of the fruit they produce is very important to agriculture and the data captured from this experiment could be extrapolated to other plants and their fruiting bodies. Independent Variable: Difference of pH of Soil from 7 Dependent Variable: size of Fruit Bodies Measure difference in pH from neutral and length and diameter of Wild Cucumber fruits using soil pH meters and rulers, respectively.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1712009067-Robert_Comito
Submitted: 2024-04-01 15:04:27

User Information
Name: Robert Comito
College: Keck Sci
Email: rcomito@scrippscollege.edu
College Phone: 5628326357
Category: Faculty member
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Natania Markos - nmarkos@students.pitzer.edu
2. Pashman, Lily Tess - LPashman84@students.claremontmckenna.edu
3. Howes, Jacinto R. - jhowes@students.pitzer.edu
4. Jordan Baffour - Jordan.Baffour.26@cmc.edu

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-04-04 to 2024-04-25
Frequency: Several-days/week
Time of day: Dawn, Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, pHake Lake, vernal pools, eastern CSS, north field, south field, lower neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: Soil Animal Diversity
Will any plants or animals be collected? 9 cups/small sample jars of soil which will likely contain invertebrates, including 3 replicates at a a binned soil type, relatively neutral, acidic, or basic. 3 replicates will performed will be the minimum necessary to get a statistically significant result and account for variance. This will also minimize disturbance to the sites.
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
What is the impact of soil pH on the diversity and abundance of soil microbial communities? Koptsik, S., Berezina, N. & Livantsova, S. Effects of Natural Soil Acidification on Biodiversity in Boreal Forest Ecosystems. Water, Air, & Soil Pollution 130, 1025–1030 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1013904211461 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1023/A:1013904211461#citeas This study investigates how soil acidity variations influence biodiversity within the National Natural Park "Russian North" in European Russia. It finds that improvements in soil quality lead to increased diversity and shifts in floristic composition, affecting forest types. Null Hypothesis: Soil pH has no significant effect on the diversity and abundance of soil communities Alternative: There is an optimal soil pH range that maximizes microbial diversity and abundance, beyond which either extreme acidity or alkalinity negatively affects microbial community structure and ecosystem functions. Our independent variable is soil pH. By using a pH-meter, we will find three sample areas that have a pH of basic, acidic, and neutral. control variables: same quantity of dirt, same day, dirt tested from the same depth. We are measuring this as a categorical variable. Our dependent variable is microbial diversity, which we will measure by counting the number of different organisms in the sample of soil. We can observe the dependent variable by using a microscope, or by sifting through the soil. Our site location will be on the shore bed close to the lake. For the purpose of this experiment we are measuring this as a discrete variable.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1712007698-Robert_Comito
Submitted: 2024-04-01 14:41:38

User Information
Name: Robert Comito
College: Keck Sci
Email: rcomito@scrippscollege.edu
College Phone: 5628326357
Category: Faculty member
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Hyejin Yun - hyyun@students.pitzer.edu
2. Lily Aaron - laaron@students.pitzer.edu
3. Mattie Johnson - majohnso@students.pitzer.edu
4. Chloe Anne Heath - cheath2394@scrippscollege.edu

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-04-04 to 2024-04-22
Frequency: Several-days/week
Time of day: Dawn, Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Areas to be used: central CSS, pHake Lake, vernal pools
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: Arthropod diversity
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
Question: How does arthropod species diversity correlate with proximity to pHake Lake in the BFS? The study Contribution of artificial water bodies to biodiversity: A glass half empty or half full, closely relates to our hypothesis. This study evaluates the role of artificial ponds in supporting regional biodiversity compared to natural ponds. Hypothesis: Arthropod taxon richness is positively correlated with the proximity to a body of water because proximity to water raises the capacity of the environment. Null Hypothesis: Arthropod taxon richness has no correlation with proximity to a body of water. Our independent variables include the distance from pHake Lake, which affects plant biodiversity/abundance, and soil type/moisture. Our dependent variables include the number of arthropod species found at each site. We will be measuring the dependent variable by counting the number arthropods we find on the surface and also digging into the soil to see any more organisms we can find to contribute to the data. Sampling 3-6 sites at varying distances from with 3 replicates per site, and measuring soil moisture at each site.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1712003976-Jack_Stein
Submitted: 2024-04-01 13:39:36

User Information
Name: Jack Stein
College: Pomona
Email: jjsj2022@mymail.pomona.edu
College Phone: (510) 501-5119
Category: Undergraduate student
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Eve Song - easa2021@mymail.pomona.edu
2. Sascha Weiss - siwl2022@mymail.pomona.edu
3. Fiona Herbold - fmhn2022@mymail.pomona.edu
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: Pomona
Name: Fran Hanzawa
Email: frances.hanzawa@pomona.edu
Phone: (909) 621-8601

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-04-03 to 2024-05-05
Frequency: Weekly
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: north field, lower neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: California Sage scrub, artemisia californica. Black mustard, Brassica nigra
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
We are aiming to investigate the effects of plants and their allelopathic chemicals on the growth of invasive species (black mustard). Most of our experiments will take place in the greenhouse on Pomona’s campus, but we need to use the BFS to collect soil from CSS, grassland, and ‘under black mustard’. We will be growing black mustard in each soil type and measuring the success of its growth. We hope to assess the vulnerability of different habitats to the invasion of non-native species like black mustard.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1711994837-Sebastian_Lee
Submitted: 2024-04-01 11:07:17

User Information
Name: Sebastian Lee
College: Pomona
Email: slab2020@mymail.pomona.edu
College Phone: 2032196005
Category: Undergraduate student
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Aria Pines - apiz2023@mymail.pomona.edu
2. Aiko Kato - akto2022@mymail.pomona.edu
3. Declan Coleman - djcc2020@mymail.pomona.edu
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: Pomona
Name: Frances Hanzawa
Email: frances.hanzawa@pomona.edu
Phone: 9096218601

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-04-03 to 2024-05-03
Frequency: Weekly
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, pHake Lake, eastern CSS, lower neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? We will collect soil samples, which will contain seeds, which are plants.
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? Flags to mark collection site of soil?

Description of project/event:
We will be identifying native and non-native makeup of CSS seed banks in the aftermath of fires. We will collect soil samples in unburned CSS, burned, and most-recently burned CSS. 16 samples will be collected per habitat, each about 5cm diameter of top 5cm of soil approximately. We will then plant on potting mix in greenhouse and count growths. We will also survey all sites for their above-ground plants with quadrats, approximately 16. Our work will be important for better understanding and predicting plant succession after fires in the CSS.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1711994057-Rosa_Gerdts
Submitted: 2024-04-01 10:54:17

User Information
Name: Rosa Gerdts
College: Pomona
Email: rgga2020@mymail.pomona.edu
College Phone: 6124627132
Category: Undergraduate student
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Kelley Delgadillo - kjda2021@mymail.pomona.edu
2. Peter Neid - pnhg2023@mymail.pomona.edu
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: Pomona
Name: Dr. Frances Hanzawa
Email: fmh04747@pomona.edu
Phone: +1 9096218601

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-04-01 to 2024-05-12
Frequency: Several-days/week
Time of day: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Areas to be used: corner, north field, lower neck, central neck, upper neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: Potentially all seed-eating vertebrates.
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? YES
Will flags or markings be used? Stake flags at feeding sites.

Description of project/event:
We will investigate the effect of proximity to urban areas on the biodiversity of observed seed-eating vertebrates. We will set out feeding petri dishes with broken sunflower seeds at 8 locations, some at the edge of the CSS habitat, and others in the middle of the habitat. Field cameras will be placed around the petri dishes to observe the type and frequency of species' visits. We expect this observation to occur over four weeks, with regular visits to replace the feed and collect back the cameras.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1711926664-Robert_Comito
Submitted: 2024-03-31 16:11:04

User Information
Name: Robert Comito
College: Keck Sci
Email: rcomito@scrippscollege.edu
College Phone: 5628326357
Category: Faculty member
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Laila Hannum - lhannum8994@scrippscollege.edu
2. Millan Whittier - mwhittie@students.pitzer.edu
3. Sydney Nagamine - snagamin9716@scrippscollege.edu
4. Viviana Alvarez de la Cadena Garza - VAlvarez20@students.claremontmckenna.edu

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-04-02 to 2024-04-22
Frequency: Several-days/week
Time of day: Dawn, Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, pHake Lake, vernal pools, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive, south field, lower neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
How does soil pH affect the height of Coastal Prickly Pear Cacti (Opuntia littoralis) at the RRC? Alternative Hypothesis: There is a significant impact of soil pH on the height of Coastal Prickly Pear Cacti (Opuntia littoralis) at the RRC. As the soil pH deviates from the optimal range for cactus growth, the height of the cacti will either increase or decrease. - Null Hypothesis: There is no significant impact of soil pH on the height of Coastal Prickly Pear Cacti (Opuntia littoralis) at the RRC. Variations in soil pH within the observed range do not result in any noticeable changes in the height of the cacti.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1711851149-Robert_Comito
Submitted: 2024-03-30 19:12:29

User Information
Name: Robert Comito
College: Scripps
Email: rcomito@scrippscollege.edu
College Phone: 5628326357
Category: Faculty member
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Charlotte Forman - cforman1032@scrippscollege.edu
2. Rae Kamikawa - rkamikaw@students.pitzer.edu
3. Miller Simon - misimon@students.pitzer.edu
4. Isaiah Curtis - icurtis@students.pitzer.edu

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-03-30 to 2024-04-22
Frequency: Several-days/week
Time of day: Dawn, Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, pHake Lake, vernal pools, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive, south field, lower neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
What mechanism causes differences in native and invasive pollinator populations at the BFS? Whatattracts native or invasive pollinators to specific plant populations at the BFS? alternative hypothesis and null hypothesis for your research question? - Alternative: The presence of an invasive species positively correlates with the dominance of invasivepollinators over native pollinators.- Null: The presence of an invasive species has no effect

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1711666779-Erin_Jones
Submitted: 2024-03-28 15:59:39

User Information
Name: Erin Jones
College: Keck Sci
Email: ejones@kecksci.claremont.edu
College Phone: 9096077409
Category: Faculty member
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Revere Schmidt - RSchmidt08@students.claremontmckenna.edu
2. Sofia Mayew - smayes9581@scrippscollege.edu
3. Zachary Schiller - zschille@students.pitzer.edu
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-04-05 to 2024-04-12
Frequency: Weekly
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: central CSS
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
Research question: Does the distance from the lake effect the diversity of plants? Methods: Choose sites randomly around lake and measuring 3 sites perpendicular to the lakeshore 10, 50, and 100 meters away. Record the number of species observed. Significance: This research has implications on the presence of man made water features on plant diversity.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1711666208-Erin_Jones
Submitted: 2024-03-28 15:50:08

User Information
Name: Erin Jones
College: Keck Sci
Email: ejones@kecksci.claremont.edu
College Phone: 9096077409
Category: Faculty member
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Emme Pham - epham9899@scrippscollege.edu
2. Lauren Hwang - lhwang@students.pitzer.edu
3. Talent Johnson - tjohnson2566@scrippscollege.edu
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-04-05 to 2024-04-12
Frequency: Weekly
Time of day: Evening
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, eastern CSS, lower neck, central neck, upper neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: Argentine ants (Linepithema humile)
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
Research question: do Argentine ants have a preference for sugar bait or protein bait? Methods: At randomly chosen sites (avoiding the lake, road, and buildings) set out sugar and protein baits and observe the number of ants recruited in 45 minutes. Significance: The big picture for our research would be understanding Argentine ants' dietary preferences which aids in developing effective pest control strategies, improving agricultural productivity and biodiversity preservation, and contributing to ecological studies. The implications would be that the Argentine ants pose a significant threat to the biodiversity of BFS, and we can aid in pest management strategies to have sustainable land for the indigenous ants.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1711665415-Erin_Jones
Submitted: 2024-03-28 15:36:55

User Information
Name: Erin Jones
College: Keck Sci
Email: ejones@kecksci.claremont.edu
College Phone: 9096077409
Category: Faculty member
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Ellie Sung - esung3657@scrippscollege.edu
2. Marcella Bustamante - mbustama8331@scrippscollege.edu
3. Maria Cardiel - mcardiel1841@scrippscollege.edu
4. Zoe Stephens - zstephen7378@scrippscollege.edu

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-04-05 to 2024-04-12
Frequency: Weekly
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive, north field, south field, lower neck, central neck, upper neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
Research question: what type of plants do birds prefer at the BFS in the afternoon? Methods: Choose sites at random throughout the BFS (avoiding areas near buildings). Record the type of trees and plants or ground visited by a bird during a 15 minute period. Significance: No matter where the birds more commonly frequent, it is still important to protect their natural habitat. People should fund our research so that we can gain more insight into the birds that live in our area, and so that we can learn how to better protect their habitats.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1711663982-Erin_JOnes
Submitted: 2024-03-28 15:13:02

User Information
Name: Erin JOnes
College: Keck Sci
Email: ejones@kecksci.claremont.edu
College Phone: 9096077409
Category: Faculty member
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Evan Wyers - ewyers@students.pitzer.edu
2. Meilan Uyeno - MUyeno53@students.claremontmckenna.edu
3. Stella Stringer - sstringe@students.pitzer.edu
4. Cleo Yuening - YYan79@students.claremontmckenna.edu

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-04-05 to 2024-04-12
Frequency: Weekly, Friday 4/5 and Friday 4/12
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, vernal pools, eastern CSS, lower neck, central neck, upper neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: California Sagebrush (Artemisia californica) and black mustard (Rhamphospermum nigrum)
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
Research Question: How has the growth of Coastal Sage Scrub been affected by fire? Method: Choosing sites in both the burned regions and fire impacted regions to count the number and measure the height of both native California sagebrush and a common invasive species, Black mustard. Significance: Forest fires are becoming increasingly more common, and natural fires happen across the globe which affects plant life as well as animal life. Looking at how flora thrives in areas that have been burned would help us see the effects of fires and the aftermath.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1711663136-Benjamin_Schlau
Submitted: 2024-03-28 14:58:56

User Information
Name: Benjamin Schlau
College: Keck Sci
Email: bschlau@scrippscollege.edu
College Phone: 9178684099
Category: Faculty member
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Mary Aririguzo - maririgu0818@scrippscollege.edu
2. Michelle Ogasawara - mogasawara@students.pitzer.edu
3. Taylor Marshal - TMarshal@students.pitzer.edu
4. Gabby Van Ausdale - gvanaus@students.pitzer.edu

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-03-28 to 2024-03-28
Frequency: Weekly
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: central CSS
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: Argentine ants (Linepithema humile)
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
Purpose: Instructional - mentoring students in field methods Hypothesis: Ants have a strong preference for moist, shaded areas because lower temperatures and looser soil make the ground easier for foraging activity. Methods: Minimal soil disturbance with sucrose or protein ant baits to measure frequency of foraging behavior across a gradient of soil moisture. Minimal soil disturbance in microhabitats with field soil moisture meters. Significance: Improved understanding of how soil moisture affects optimal foraging of invasive ants.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1711661238-Benjamin_Schlau
Submitted: 2024-03-28 14:27:18

User Information
Name: Benjamin Schlau
College: Keck Sci
Email: bschlau@scrippscollege.edu
College Phone: 9178684099
Category: Faculty member
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Avi Rangarajan - ARangarajan94@students.claremontmckenna.edu
2. Nick Kennedy - NKenedy64@students.claremontmckenna.edu
3. Tudor Galan - TGalan90@students.claremontmckenna.edu
4. Mathew Leung - mleung@students.pitzer.edu

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-03-28 to 2024-04-28
Frequency: Weekly
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, eastern CSS, north field, south field
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: Various dominant plants.
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
Purpose: Instructional - mentoring undergraduates in field research. Hypothesis: Increasing light availability results in a dominant plant species. Methods: Passive measurements of light (Lux) and number of plant species present in randomly selected quadrats along passive transects. Minimal soil disturbance in microhabitats with field soil moisture meter to test interaction of light with water availability. Significance: Improved understanding of how increasing plant resources may or may not lead to the emergence of one or a few dominant, most competitive plant species.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1711660591-Benjamin_Schlau
Submitted: 2024-03-28 14:16:31

User Information
Name: Benjamin Schlau
College: Keck Sci
Email: bschlau@scrippscollege.edu
College Phone: 9178684099
Category: Faculty member
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Sophia Tuncer - sophia.tuncer.26@cmc.edu
2. Miles Brodley - Miles.Brodley.26@cmc.edu
3. Nick Wilde - Nicolas.Wilde.26@cmc.edu
4. Kevin White - Kevin.White.26@cmc.edu

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-03-28 to 2024-04-28
Frequency: Weekly
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, eastern CSS
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
Purpose: Instructional - Mentoring undergraduates in field research. Hypothesis: Variance in the soil moisture content results in different quantities of mushroom fruiting bodies observed. Methods: Moderate soil disturbance is microhabitats with field soil moisture meter. Observing number and species richness of fruiting bodies in large quadrats. Habitat filtering for study areas with visible fungal fruiting bodies. Significance: Improving understanding of how soil moisture affects reproduction (fitness) and abundance of mycorrhizae.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1711659959-Benjamin_Schlau
Submitted: 2024-03-28 14:05:59

User Information
Name: Benjamin Schlau
College: Keck Sci
Email: bschlau@scrippscollege.edu
College Phone: 9178684099
Category: Faculty member
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Elijah Axt - elaxt@students.pitzer.edu
2. Ana Kalevzon - akalevzon@students.pitzer.edu
3. Kyle Wilson - kywilson@students.pitzer.edu
4. Ailey Gee - aigee@students.pitzer.edu

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-03-28 to 2024-04-28
Frequency: Weekly
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, eastern CSS
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: Ripgut (Bromus diandrus) California sagebrush (Artemisia californica) yerba santa (Eriodictyon californicum)
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
Purpose: Instructional - mentoring undergraduates in field methods. Hypothesis: Environmental disturbances such as a fire are beneficial for biodiversity long term as they regulate populations of competitive species and open space for regrowth of less competitive species. Methods: Passive transects of plant species and guild diversity in burned and unburned sites, as well as analyzing invasive versus native diversity as a function of distance from the habitat perimeter to study Edge Effects. Significance: Improve understanding of how fire disturbance and habitat fragmentation interact and affect plant biodiversity.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1711648077-Marissa_Cathlyn_Douglas
Submitted: 2024-03-28 10:47:57

User Information
Name: Marissa Cathlyn Douglas
College: HMC
Email: mdouglas@hmc.edu
College Phone: 3603062648
Category: Undergraduate student
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: HMC
Name: Matina Donaldson-Matasci
Email: mdonaldsonmatasci@hmc.edu
Phone: 9096071572

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-03-28 to 2024-04-12
Frequency: Several-days/week
Time of day: Morning, Afternoon
Areas to be used: central CSS, lower neck, central neck, upper neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: Canis latrans (coyote) (observing scat only)
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? White rocks with red numbers

Description of project/event:
This is a project for an independent observation assignment in Experimental Ecology Lab (HMC BIO110). I am surveying the distribution of coyote (canis latrans) scat around pHake Lake and the neck of the field station (sticking to human made paths). I will be measuring the distance between scats found over 3 weeks. I will leave a rock marker near observed scat, in case scat decays between weekly observation, so I can still measure distance to nearby scat. This will additionally prevent me from remeasuring the same scat. I suspect coyotes are not only using scat as an obvious visual (and scent) marker, but that they mark near crossroads and repeatedly in the same areas. Understanding this will allow us to better understand coyote territoriality.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1711582142-Mike_Brown
Submitted: 2024-03-27 16:29:02

User Information
Name: Mike Brown
College: Keck Sci
Email: mjbrown@kecksci.claremont.edu
College Phone: 7175793655
Category: Staff member, CA
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Olivia Markowich - omarkowi1035@scrippscollege.edu
2. Mia Voce - mvoce0412@scrippscollege.edu
3. Blue Byrnes - bbyrnes@students.pitzer.edu
4. Ren Henry-Mitchell - rehenry@students.pitzer.edu

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: Keck Sci
Name: Mike Brown
Email: mjbrown@kecksci.claremont.edu
Phone: 7175793655

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-04-05 to 2024-04-12
Frequency: Weekly
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, pHake Lake, vernal pools, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: Various plant species and in the area and invertebrates in the soil
Will any plants or animals be collected? Students will collect small soil samples from 6-10 different sites to bring back to the lab and look at under the microscope. Various small invertebrates are likely to be in the soil samples.
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
Purpose: Determine how the diversity of plants in an area affects the diversity of invertebrates in the soil of the area. Methods: Select sites in various regions of the BFS. Record all plants in a 3 m x 3 m plot at each location. Collect a small soil sample from the center of each plot to bring back to the lab and examine under stereo microscopes to records all invertebrates present. Significance: Gain a better understanding of how plants and invertebrates interact with each other and the importance of preserving habitats to maintain the diversity of flora and fauna.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1711582136-Mike_Brown
Submitted: 2024-03-27 16:28:56

User Information
Name: Mike Brown
College: Keck Sci
Email: mjbrown@kecksci.claremont.edu
College Phone: 7175793655
Category: Staff member, CA
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Sophia Thomson - sthomson@students.pitzer.edu
2. Tomi Jinks - ljinks7450@scrippscollege.edu
3. Paige Hounsel - phounsel2453@scrippscollege.edu
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: Keck Sci
Name: Mike Brown
Email: mjbrown@kecksci.claremont.edu
Phone: 7175793655

Description of project/event:
Purpose: Determine the plant diversity varies with distance from pHake Lake. Methods: Select sites at various distances (and various directions) from pHake Lake. Record all plants in a 2 m radius at each location, focusing on number of different species and native-to-nonnative species. Significance: Gain a better understanding of how man-made / artificial bodies of water affect the plants in the surrounding areas, particularly as it relates to native and nonnative species.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1711582128-Mike_Brown
Submitted: 2024-03-27 16:28:48

User Information
Name: Mike Brown
College: Keck Sci
Email: mjbrown@kecksci.claremont.edu
College Phone: 7175793655
Category: Staff member, CA
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Alexis Levin - alevin@students.pitzer.edu
2. Brianna Marin - BMarin71@students.claremontmckenna.edu
3. Meghan Bartsch - MBartsch98@students.claremontmckenna.edu
4. Adya Patil - apatil3239@scrippscollege.edu

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: Keck Sci
Name: Mike Brown
Email: mjbrown@kecksci.claremont.edu
Phone: 7175793655

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-04-03 to 2024-04-10
Frequency: Weekly
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, pHake Lake, vernal pools, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: Ants
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
Purpose: Determine the relationship between sun exposure and ant foraging behavior. Methods: Create ant baits (small petri dishes with cotton saturated with 0-25% sucrose solutions in water). Place ant baits at various locations, digging small divots at each site so the tops of the dishes are level with the ground. Measure number of ants that visit each dish over 45-min time course, and recruitment time for 15 ants to visit each dish. Use light meter to measure light exposure at each site. Significance: Gain a better understanding of optimal foraging theory and how light exposure contributes to it.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1711582120-Mike_Brown
Submitted: 2024-03-27 16:28:40

User Information
Name: Mike Brown
College: Keck Sci
Email: mjbrown@kecksci.claremont.edu
College Phone: 7175793655
Category: Staff member, CA
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Nina Aballea - naballea@students.pitzer.edu
2. Debbie Wells - DWells66@students.claremontmckenna.edu
3. Leigh Hausman - LHausman20@students.claremontmckenna.edu
4. Ashley Ta - ata3670@scrippscollege.edu

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: Keck Sci
Name: Mike Brown
Email: mjbrown@kecksci.claremont.edu
Phone: 7175793655

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-04-03 to 2024-04-10
Frequency: Weekly
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, pHake Lake, vernal pools, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: Various plant species in the area
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
Purpose: Determine how soil pH affects plant diversity. Methods: Select sites in various regions of the BFS. Record all plants in a 30 cm radius at each location. Measure the pH of the soil at each location. Significance: Gain an understanding of how native plants respond to changes in soil pH that could be the result of human activities.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1711582012-Mike_Brown
Submitted: 2024-03-27 16:26:52

User Information
Name: Mike Brown
College: Keck Sci
Email: mjbrown@kecksci.claremont.edu
College Phone: 7175793655
Category: Staff member, CA
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Vanessa Kusel - vkusel@students.pitzer.edu
2. Carson Knautz - cknautz@students.pitzer.edu
3. Noah Schiller - nschille@students.pitzer.edu
4. Natalia Moreno - NMoreno94@students.claremontmckenna.edu

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: Keck Sci
Name: Mike Brown
Email: mjbrown@kecksci.claremont.edu
Phone: 7175793655

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-04-03 to 2024-04-10
Frequency: Weekly
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, pHake Lake, vernal pools, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: California sagebrush
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
Purpose: Determine how wildfires have affected abundance of California sagebrush Methods: Select sites that have been affected by recent fires and sites that have not. Count the number of California sagebrush in area with a 10 m radius. Significance: Gain a better understanding of how wildfires affect native California plants and what needs to be done for remediation

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1711574739-Benjamin_Schlau
Submitted: 2024-03-27 14:25:39

User Information
Name: Benjamin Schlau
College: Keck Sci
Email: bschlau@scrippscollege.edu
College Phone: 9178684099
Category: Faculty member
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Andrea Cortes - acortesf1985@scrippscollege.edu
2. Hazel Standfield - hstanfie0261@scrippscollege.edu
3. Delainie Stevens - DStevens36@students.claremontmckenna.edu
4. Aaron Herst - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-04-03 to 2024-04-27
Frequency: Several-days/week
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, pHake Lake, vernal pools, eastern CSS, classroom/infirmary area, south field
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: Various bird species.
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
Hypothesis: The canopy destiny of the trees does affect the number of birds present in the area. Purpose: Mentor undergraduates in field research methods. 1. To study whether certain bird species prefer different canopy densities. 2. Does canopy density affect bird diversity? 3. Does diversity in canopy density increase diversity in avian community? Methods: Passive observation of bird abundance and bird species richness and composition of avian community in oak trees and olive trees. Canopy density will be estimated with densiometers beneath various tree species. Abundance, richness, and composition will be analyzed for relationships to canopy density. For example, this project may answer the question: Do predatorial birds prefer more open canopies to survey potential prey? Significance: Provide data on whether diversity in tree canopy density relates to avian diversity. Education instructional lab.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1711569507-Cory_Kohn
Submitted: 2024-03-27 12:58:27

User Information
Name: Cory Kohn
College: Keck Sci
Email: CKohn@kecksci.claremont.edu
College Phone: 6102164017
Category: Staff member
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Aaron Ong - aaong@students.pitzer.edu
2. Anders Blaine - ablaine@students.pitzer.edu
3. Kira Frey - kfrey2197@scrippscollege.edu
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-04-03 to 2024-04-17
Frequency: Weekly
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: pHake Lake
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
Our research project seeks to elucidate the relationship between algae coverage in pHake Lake and the concentration of fish within specific areas. Inspired by ecological dynamics discussed in lectures and observed discrepancies in algae concentration across different zones of the lake, our study is grounded in the ecological framework that examines the roles of primary producers (algae) in supporting secondary consumers (fish) in aquatic ecosystems. We hypothesize that areas with greater algae cover will support a higher concentration of fish due to increased food availability, in contrast to areas with less algae. To test this, we will quantify observational (by eye, without catching) fish concentrations in relation to varying algae coverage, categorizing our experimental treatments into three levels: no algae cover, some algae cover, and high algae cover. Our independent variable is the percentage of algae cover, and our dependent variable is the number of fish present within a defined area of 20cm by 20cm. Importantly, neither fish nor algae will be manipulated in this purely observational study. Our methodology includes a linear regression analysis to explore the correlation between algae cover and fish numbers, with data presentation via a scatterplot. This study is significant not only for understanding ecosystem dynamics but also for informing conservation strategies and supporting fisheries management. The outcomes could provide insights into maintaining balanced aquatic ecosystems for enhanced fish production, contributing to food security and biodiversity conservation. The experiment will be conducted at pHake Lake, employing a systematic approach to sample collection and data analysis, with controls for location depth and environmental conditions to ensure the validity of our findings. This research promises to contribute valuable information towards the sustainable management of aquatic resources, highlighting the importance of keystone species in ecosystem health and productivity.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1711568957-Cory_Kohn
Submitted: 2024-03-27 12:49:17

User Information
Name: Cory Kohn
College: Keck Sci
Email: CKohn@kecksci.claremont.edu
College Phone: 6102164017
Category: Staff member
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Hayden Floyd - hfloyd2177@scrippscollege.edu
2. Ellie Deorsey - edeorsey@students.pitzer.edu
3. Gelek Tshering - gtsherin@students.pitzer.edu
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-04-03 to 2024-04-17
Frequency: Weekly
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: central CSS
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
Our research project aims to investigate the relationship between soil conditions, particularly pH levels, and plant growth in relation to distance from a body of water. Inspired by both personal curiosity and academic discussions on soil health, our team observed significant differences in soil types and plant life near the BFS lake compared to more distant areas. Leveraging foundational ecological principles, our study seeks to understand how varying distances from water sources affect soil pH and, subsequently, plant growth and land coverage. To conduct this study, we will measure soil pH levels and plant coverage at incremental distances from the lake, utilizing a soil pH meter and a standard 20cm square for consistent plant coverage assessment. This method allows us to quantify the direct impact of water proximity on soil acidity and vegetation density. Our control variable will be the unit of measure (meters from the lake), ensuring systematic data collection across different terrain. The significance of this research extends beyond academic interest, offering practical insights for homeowners, city planners, and environmental conservationists. Understanding the interplay between water bodies, soil pH, and plant life can inform landscaping decisions, urban development, and environmental preservation efforts. By establishing a clear correlation between soil pH levels, distance from water, and plant growth, our findings could guide efficient land use and contribute to ecosystem stability. Our anticipated outcomes suggest that soil pH will neutralize with increasing distance from the lake, potentially leading to variations in plant growth patterns. We plan to use correlation and linear regression analyses to examine these relationships, presenting our data in scatter plots with R² values and linear trendlines to highlight significant trends. This research not only fills a gap in ecological study but also provides actionable data for managing vegetation and soil health in proximity to water sources.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1711568661-Cory_Kohn
Submitted: 2024-03-27 12:44:21

User Information
Name: Cory Kohn
College: Keck Sci
Email: CKohn@kecksci.claremont.edu
College Phone: 6102164017
Category: Staff member
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Averi O - ao74@students.claremontmckenna.edu
2. Jack Rende - JRende26@cmc.edu
3. Nathaniel Truong - NTruong40@cmc.edu
4. Dayashanae Romesburg - dromesbu1007@scrippscollege.ed

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Description of project/event:
Our research project aims to investigate the impact of algae presence on fish populations within a specific area. Inspired by observations and a foundational understanding of ecological dynamics, we hypothesize that algae cover significantly influences fish abundance, either by limiting or enhancing their numbers. To explore this, we will compare observational (by eye, without catching) fish counts in areas with minimal algae against those with significant algae coverage, using a controlled experimental design. Importantly, neither fish nor algae will be manipulated in this purely observational study. Methodologically, we plan to manipulate our independent variable, the extent of algae coverage, across two distinct observational environments: one with sparse algae and another with substantial algae, representing our control and experimental treatments respectively. The primary measure of our study, the dependent variable, is the quantity of fish within a predefined area, which will be assessed using a standardized grid system to ensure consistency across trials. Control measures include the uniform application of measurement procedures, precise timing for observation post-grid placement, and attempts to standardize water depth and environmental conditions as much as practicable. Significantly, this research offers insights into ecosystem management and conservation practices. Understanding the interplay between algae coverage and fish populations can guide interventions to maintain balanced aquatic ecosystems. This knowledge is particularly relevant for environmental stewardship, fisheries management, and the broader public interested in sustainable practices and aquatic biodiversity.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1711568003-Cory_Kohn
Submitted: 2024-03-27 12:33:23

User Information
Name: Cory Kohn
College: Keck Sci
Email: CKohn@kecksci.claremont.edu
College Phone: 6102164017
Category: Staff member
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Mary Burgess - mburgess1806@scrippscollege.edu
2. Leo Godsberg - lgodsber@students.pitzer.edu
3. Ava Eggener - avaeggen@students.pitzer.edu
4. Jaimie Li - jli2802@scrippscollege.edu

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-04-01 to 2024-04-15
Frequency: Weekly
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: central CSS
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
Our research project seeks to understand the effect of proximity to a lake on moss growth. This inquiry was sparked by observations at the field site showing variable moss coverage that appeared to intensify near the lake. Guided by ecological principles on water availability's role in organism abundance, as outlined in the Brooker Biology textbook, and supported by a study on moss growth under various environmental conditions, our research aims to provide empirical data on this phenomenon. We hypothesize that moss coverage increases closer to the lake, with distance from the lake serving as our independent variable. To test this, we will conduct twenty measurements—ten near the lake (2 meters away) and ten farther away (20 meters away), assessing moss coverage percentage in predefined areas. Our methods include using standardized tools for consistency and controlling for variables such as time, weather, and soil pH. The significance of our research lies in its potential to inform environmental management and landscaping, particularly in regions near bodies of water or with wet climates. Understanding moss growth patterns can aid in ecosystem stability and pollution capture, offering valuable insights for gardeners, landscapers, and environmental conservation efforts.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1711518714-Anisa_Lopez-Ruiz
Submitted: 2024-03-26 22:51:54

User Information
Name: Anisa Lopez-Ruiz
College: Pomona
Email: alra2021@mymail.pomona.edu
College Phone: 9792480553
Category: Undergraduate student
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: Pomona
Name: Wallace Meyer
Email: wallace.meyer@pomona.edu
Phone: (909) 621-8577

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-03-26 to 2024-05-10
Frequency: Several-days/week, 4x/week every other week
Time of day: Morning, Afternoon
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, lower neck, central neck, upper neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: Flowering plants. Insect pollinators that visit flowers.
Will any plants or animals be collected? I will collect insect pollinators that visit flowering plants. I have four transect and will sample each six times, for a total of 24 sampling periods. I am investigating the pollination networks in the BFS. In order to construct a robust network with an appropriate sampling effort in an area of high bee diversity, I must collect multiple times at each transect.
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
I will investigate pollination networks in the BFS. I will sample floral-visiting insects during the morning and afternoon to construct a pollination network. This project will document the diversity of insect pollinators and the floral resources they use, in addition to understanding the robustness of the networks.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1711484254-Audrey_Jacklyn
Submitted: 2024-03-26 13:17:34

User Information
Name: Audrey Jacklyn
College: Pitzer, and Scripps
Email: ajacklyn@students.pitzer.edu
College Phone: 5037848891
Category: Undergraduate student
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Alexandrea Li - alexli@students.pitzer.edu
2. Nawal Hassan - nhassan0852@scrippscollege.edu
3. Rachel Bindiger - rbindige1747@gmail.com
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: Keck Sci
Name: Jenna Monroy
Email: jmonroy@kecksci.claremont.edu
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-03-26 to 2024-05-01
Frequency: Weekly
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: corner, classroom/infirmary area, north field, lower neck, central neck, upper neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: Eriodictyon californicum (common name Yerba Santa),
Will any plants or animals be collected?
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? We would like to use markings or flags to study in the same areas and remember which plants we have already looked at.

Description of project/event:
We wanted to test this relationship after noticing at the BFS that the yerba santa plants had varying amount of Fungus on them and our research told us that the fungus appears on plants with specific pollinators (aphids) due to the production of honeydew, a substance that aphids make, on the plants. This made us curious about if there were other insects that weren’t classified as aphids that may impact the presence of this black mold on the yerba santa plants. When doing our preliminary research we noticed that there were also a variety of different bugs on the yerba santa plants which made us curious about the diversity of the insects too. . In our experiment we are counting the number of insects and counting the number of different insects. We will compare four different sites and Yerba santa plants with a lot of fungi vs with little fungi to see if the fungi has influence on the number/diversity of insects. Independent variables: Presence/Absence of fungus on yerba santa plants Method of manipulating: Going to different locations and looking at yerba santa plants with fungus and without fungus Control treatment: locations with Yerba santa plants without fungus Experimental treatment: locations with Yerba santa plants with fungus Dependent variable 1: Number of total insects (abundance) Dependent variable 2: Number of different insects (diversity) We will measure these variables using a counter to count the amount of insects we see and the amount of different insects we see in 10 minutes per site at four different sites. We intend to have 8 replications at 10 minute intervals per site for a total of 4 sites=32 samples per day for 2 days= 64 samples. For each treatment group we will be doing 16 replications total. We will use a one sample t test and use figures of bar graphs with error bars. Number of insects and diversity is discrete. Plants with fungus and plants without fungus and different sites are categorical. We predict plants with fungus will have more insects and an increase in diversity and plants without fungus will not have many insects and are not diverse

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1711332337-Amanda_Krausz
Submitted: 2024-03-24 19:05:37

User Information
Name: Amanda Krausz
College: Scripps
Email: akrausz2698@scrippscollege.edu
College Phone: 8189129312
Category: Undergraduate student
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Colette Gordon - colettegordon2@gmail.com
2. Kylie Rosenberg - kylier987@gmail.com
3. Ella Barrett - ebarrettsf@gmail.com
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: Keck Sci
Name: Jenna Monroy
Email: jmonroy@kecksci.claremont.edu
Phone: 621.8010 (?)

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-04-02 to 2024-04-16
Frequency: Weekly
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, eastern CSS, lower neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: Short-pod Mustard-Hirschfeldia incana, Black mustard-Brassica nigra, California aster-Corethrogyne filaginifolia
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO No animals or plants will be collected Note: For species that will be studied, the text box wouldn't let me input all the species, so here are the rest. Short-pod Mustard-Hirschfeldia incana, Black mustard-Brassica nigra, California aster-Corethrogyne filaginifolia, California sage brush-Artemisia californica, Red brome-Bromus madritensis ssp. rubens, Deer weed-Acmispon glaber var. glaber, laurel sumac-Umbellularia californica, Q-tip-Micropus Californicus, Blue dicks-Dichelostemma capitatum ssp. capitatum, Cane Cholla-Cylindropuntia californica, Prickly Pear-Opuntia littoralis
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
For the project, my research group as a part of Biology 44 is exploring whether there are significant differences between the types of plant species that live in areas that have or haven’t experienced recent fires within the Biological field station. Specifically, we will be observing if the fire zone areas in the BFS have less biodiversity than the areas outside the fire zone because we anticipate some species of plants were wiped out by the fire, likely leaving a higher ratio of stress tolerant plants. The big picture implication of this experiment is helping to contribute to the currently developing area of studying fire effects on a Mediterranean biome, Sage scrub ecosystem. By comparing the effects of recent fires on the diversity of this particular type of environment, our findings can help scientists at the BFS and around Southern California better understand, protect, and conserve their local environment from the aftermath of fires. Essentially, this data could help create more successful conservation projects and plans for rebuilding, specifically Mediterranean ecosystems, post-fires. We will use a transect on 5 sites on each of 2 50-meter transects in both of our experimental groups: the zone of the 2017 fire and the area unaffected by recent fires. This will be used to measure and account for the number of species in a predefined area, while also using a plant identifier and BFS website to record which species are present in the surrounding area.

Confidential description of project/event:
No preliminary data has been collected so far (N/A).

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1711224485-Kristin_Gabriel
Submitted: 2024-03-23 13:08:05

User Information
Name: Kristin Gabriel
College: Pitzer
Email: kgabriel@pitzer.edu
College Phone: 3108974296
Category: Undergraduate student
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Ariel Dean - adean9958@gmail.com
2. Allison Nguyen - anguyen1100@scrippscollege.edu
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: Keck Sci
Name: Professor Jenna Monroy
Email: jmonroy@kecksci.claremont.edu
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-03-23 to 2024-04-16
Frequency: Weekly
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: central CSS, eastern CSS
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
Our research project for our BIO44 final project aims to identify the effects of recent burns on the plant diversity of the BFS' coastal sage scrub communities. Our independent variable will be whether or not the area has been burned in the past 20 years. We will manipulate this variable by choosing 1 site within both the 2013 and 2017 BFS burn areas, and 1 site within each of two different unburned coastal sage scrub habitats. The unburned sites will be our control samples for baseline coastal sage scrub vegetation diversity. We will do one 60-meter transect in each of our four sites. For each transect, we will record quadrat data every 10 meters for a total of 6 replicates per site. As climate change and human disturbance increases the frequency and intensity of fires, this study is significant because it aims to determine how coastal sage scrub communities react to these increasing disturbances.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1710173411-Rebecca_Krinke
Submitted: 2024-03-11 09:10:11

User Information
Name: Rebecca Krinke
College: University of Minnesota
Email: rjkrinke@umn.edu
College Phone: 612-801-6629
Category: Faculty member
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Monica Mahoney - Monica_Mahoney@pitzer.edu
2. Lance Neckar - Lance_Neckar@pitzer.edu
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-04-22 to 2024-04-26
Frequency: Several-days/week
Time of day: Tues & Wednes 1-4 pm. other times TBD
Areas to be used: classroom/infirmary area, north field, south field, lower neck, central neck, upper neck
Facilities or equipment needed: help with driving materials to site, step stool or ladder, sledge hammer.
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
I am delighted to be able to share a portion of my University of Minnesota 2023-24 Sabbatical Project - that I have titled “Earthling School”- with Pitzer College. I will be installing a temporary work of public art that comes from my home field station, Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve, to the Bernard Field Station. The artwork is a large translucent curtain with a photo of the Earth looking from the Moon. It provides a place and an opportunity for interaction and contemplation for students/faculty/staff; I am specifically working with Monica Mahoney's courses to expand the discussion around our relationship with the Earth and our role as Earthlings.

Confidential description of project/event:
I will ship the frame out ahead of time. Will need help driving it up to the selected site (flat site is good). I may need a hand assembling (holding things until connected-maybe Monica can help me), and a step stool. It is bolted together and assembles with a crescent wrench which I can bring. I will need to borrow a sledge hammer(?) to pound the ground stakes in. Set-up would be on Monday April 22 morning ideally. Take maybe 90 mins? Take down is Friday afternoon April 26. I plan to work with Monica and Lance to invite interested faculty/staff to visit for an informal end of day gathering. I will be onsite with Monica's classes (1-4pm Tuesday and Wednesday) and other times too but not yet laid out as a firm schedule.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1710172543-Rebecca_Krinke
Submitted: 2024-03-11 08:55:43

User Information
Name: Rebecca Krinke
College: Pitzer
Email: rjkrinke@umn.edu
College Phone: 612-801-6629
Category: Faculty member, U of MN
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Monica Mahoney - Monica_Mahoney@pitzer.edu
2. Lance Neckar - Lance_Neckar@pitzer.edu
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-04-22 to 2024-04-26
Frequency: temporary art project
Time of day: working with courses/open to others
Areas to be used: classroom/infirmary area, north field, south field, lower neck, central neck, upper neck
Facilities or equipment needed: Help driving the artwork to the site-it is pieces of 10' electrical conduit that assembles to make a frame
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Confidential description of project/event:
I will use ship the frame out ahead of time. Will need help driving it up to the selected site (flat site is good). I may need a hand assembling (holding things until connected-maybe Monica can help me), and a step stool. It is bolted together and assembles with a crescent wrench which I can bring. I will need to borrow a sledge hammer(?) to pound the ground stakes in. Set-up would be on Monday April 22 morning ideally. Take maybe 90 mins? Take down is Friday afternoon April 26. I plan to work with Monica and Lance to invite interested faculty/staff to visit for an informal end of day gathering. I will be onsite with Monica's classes (1-4pm Tuesday and Wednesday) and other times too but not yet laid out as a firm schedule.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1709143095-Bob_Brodman
Submitted: 2024-02-28 09:58:15

User Information
Name: Bob Brodman
College: Keck Sci
Email: rbrodman@scrippscollege.edu
College Phone: 9096218190
Category: Faculty member
Other Phone: 2198696125

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Quin Mumford - qmumford@students.pitzer.edu
2. Resh Mukherjee - rmukherjee26@cmc.edu
3. Owen Davies - Odavies@students.pitzer.edu
4. Safiya Martinez - smartine1180@scrippscollege.edu

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-02-28 to 2024-05-06
Frequency: Several-days/week
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: north field
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: Lizards: Uta stansburiana, Sceloporus occidentalis
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
We are studying the basking and territorial behaviors of Lizards at BF, Pitzer campus, and urban areas to test hypotheses regarding the effect of urbanization on these species. We will measure the temperature of basking sites and basking lizards using a non-contact infrared thermometers and record behaviors. The ideal time to do this is during sunny afternoons.

Confidential description of project/event:
Relative abundance of lizards species.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1707161937-Lauren_Simpson
Submitted: 2024-02-05 11:38:57

User Information
Name: Lauren Simpson
College: N/A
Email: lrdorough@gmail.com
College Phone: 19097472943
Category: Independent researcher
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31
Frequency: 2-3 nights quarterly
Time of day: Evening, Night
Areas to be used: central CSS, pHake Lake, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive
Facilities or equipment needed: Boats,
Plant or animal species to be studied: Bat species - entire list is too long to include in form allowed length
Will any plants or animals be collected? Bats would be captured using mist-nets and released immediately after basic data collection (species, sex, age, reproductive status, etc.). Animal samples would not be collected. No salvage would occur. All capture would be under Lauren Simpson's California Department of Fish and Wildlife Specific Use Permit for research on bats in California (S-202100007-22241-001).
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? YES
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
The primary objective of this research project is to conduct long-term population studies of bats in the understudied regions of southern California. The goals include understanding the diversity, distribution, and abundance of bat species, as well as assessing their seasonal variations. The project will combine mist-netting and acoustic monitoring to evaluate bat populations seasonally and over time. Mist nets will be strategically set up in locations at and near the pond at BFS during each season on a quarterly basis. Captured bats will be carefully extracted, identified, and documented. Data including species, measurements, weight, age, sex, and reproductive status will be recorded for each individual. Individuals will be released onsite immediately after data collection. Bat detectors will be deployed concurrently with mist-netting. The recorded acoustic data will aid in species identification and supplement mist-netting efforts. Collected data will be analyzed to determine seasonal variations in bat populations and species composition. As feasible, the study would be repeated annually to continue to collect long-term data on local bat populations. The project aims to fill critical knowledge gaps, contributing to the broader understanding of bat ecology and aiding in the development of informed conservation strategies in southern California.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1706320907-Kathleen_Burns_
Submitted: 2024-01-26 18:01:47

User Information
Name: Kathleen Burns
College: HMC
Email: kburns@hmc.edu
College Phone: 216-374-9586
Category: Faculty member
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-02-23 to 2024-02-23
Frequency: Once
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, pHake Lake, vernal pools, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive, corner, classroom/infirmary area, north field, south field, lower neck
Facilities or equipment needed: Outdoor classroom,
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
Harvey Mudd College's Hixon-Rigg's Program is hosting a research conference on "Plant Animacies." We would like to access the field station and outdoor classroom from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM on Friday, Feb 23rd to do a group activity (13 people). This activity will be sound-based. Participants will observe plants, but there will be no collection.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1706122199-Elise_Ferree
Submitted: 2024-01-24 10:49:59

User Information
Name: Elise Ferree
College: Keck Sci
Email: eferree@kecksci.claremont.edu
College Phone: 9096078277
Category: Faculty member
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Bailey Parkhouse - bparkhou@students.pitzer.edu
2. Veronica Britton - vbritton@students.pitzer.edu
3. Saman Alikhani - salikha@students.pitzer.edu
4. Kae Tanabe - ktanabe@students.pitzer.edu

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-01-24 to 2024-03-24
Frequency: Several-days/week
Time of day: Dawn
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive, corner, north field, south field, lower neck, central neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: Gambel's White-crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia leucophrys gambelii)
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
We will be surveying for white-crowned sparrows (by site and sound) along 6 transects, to compare with survey data from suburban transects.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1705889501-Isaac_Vollen
Submitted: 2024-01-21 18:11:41

User Information
Name: Isaac Vollen
College: Pitzer
Email: ivollen@pitzer.edu
College Phone: 971-998-8960
Category: Undergraduate student
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: Keck Sci
Name: Colin Robins
Email: crobins@scrippscollege.edu
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-01-26 to 2024-02-02
Frequency: Weekly
Time of day: Morning
Areas to be used: central CSS, lower neck, central neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: A. Californica (California sagebrush), E. fasciculatum (California buckwheat), S. mellifera (Black sage)
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
Patterns in Rhizosphere Nutrient Profiles for several CSS Plant Species -- Assessing soil samples taken from the rhizosphere for cation nutrient abundances as well as C/N storage capabilities.

Confidential description of project/event:
I indicated that the project will be over two weeks (in case for some reason I need to go back the following week and do anything)

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1705800273-Wallace_Meyer
Submitted: 2024-01-20 17:24:33

User Information
Name: Wallace Meyer
College: Pomona
Email: wallace_meyer@pomona.edu
College Phone: 909-621-8577
Category: Faculty member
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-01-20 to 2024-05-01
Frequency: 4 times
Time of day: Dawn, Morning, Afternoon
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, pHake Lake, vernal pools, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive, corner, north field, south field, lower neck, central neck, upper neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: All ground-dwelling arthropods
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? orange - mark pitfalls

Description of project/event:
I will be pitfall trapping with students to examine decadal changes in arthropod assemblage structure in the BFS, a sage scrub fragment. Up to six students will be accompanying me at different stages of the project.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1705772965-David_Ferguson
Submitted: 2024-01-20 09:49:25

User Information
Name: David Ferguson
College: NA
Email: manzano57@msn.com
College Phone: 505-337-1648
Category: independent researcher
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-01-23 to 2024-01-24
Frequency: Once, possible few future visits
Time of day: Dawn, Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, pHake Lake, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive, corner, north field, south field, lower neck, central neck, upper neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: Genera Opuntia and Cylindropuntia - Pricklypears and Chollas
Will any plants or animals be collected? Possibly yes, at most single cladode cutting for either growth and later study or for herbarium sheet.
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
This is to help better understand the various Opuntia (Cactaceae) taxa present in the rapidly vanishing natural habitats of southwester California, the proper application of their original names, and if there are any as yet unnamed taxa among them. Leading hopefully to further study as to their relations and phylogeny. This may be a one-time visit, or may involve follow-up visits to observe the living plants at various seasons and over a period of several years. This is part of an ongoing study of the genus Opuntia and kin, with the goal being a taxonomic and systematic treatment of the entire group as found in North America. Time-line is indefinite, but hopefully to be finished within the next five years.

Confidential description of project/event:
Date of first (perhaps only) visit to be January 23 and, or 24, 2024 with the initial goal of looking at native Opuntia plants present on the property. I may have listed more areas of interst than would actually be visited, because I don't know the property, nor exactly where plants might be found. I hope to walk the property and look at as many (ideally all) plants present, with the possibility of sampling from one (or perhaps up to three) individuals of each taxon found (one cladode, or alternately seeds if present). I suspect that only three or four native taxa are present, perhaps with a maximum of six possible. One of the taxa suspected of being present is apparently as yet unnamed, but there could be others unsuspected.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1705772348-David_Ferguson
Submitted: 2024-01-20 09:39:08

User Information
Name: David Ferguson
College: NA
Email: manzano57@msn.com
College Phone: 505-337-1648
Category: independent researcher
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1699054394-Sarah_Budischak
Submitted: 2023-11-03 16:33:14

User Information
Name: Sarah Budischak
College: Keck Sci
Email: sbudischak@kecksci.claremont.edu
College Phone: 6105070532
Category: Faculty member, CA
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Rebekah Bodner - rbodner9267@scrippscollege.edu
2. Julian Medina - jumedina@students.pitzer.edu
3. Jordan Mueller - Jordan.Mueller.26@cmc.edu
4. Elijah Emory - Elijah.Emory-Muhammad.26@cmc.edu

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2023-11-08 to 2023-11-15
Frequency: Weekly
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: central CSS, eastern CSS, north field, south field, lower neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: white crowned sparrows, crows, morning doves, CA scrub jay, hummingbirds, CA Towhee, Bushtit, Northern Mockingbird
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
Big picture idea is that human disturbance (such as urbanization, many agricultural activities, etc.) causes negative effects on the quality of the natural and native habitat and thus on the diversity of the native species of that habitat. We will each spend 22 minutes, starting at the same time of day, in three predetermined locations in the BFS. There will be two individuals at each location, and we will record bird individuals seen. We will repeat this over the course of a few weeks. We will observe/ record birds and their species seen from minute 0-2, minute 10-12, and minute 20-22. Based on our hypothesis we predict that we will see more bird diversity (as measured by the Shannon diversity index) present in the non-human disturbed habitat.

Confidential description of project/event:
They will just be looking and listening for birds.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1699053794-Sarah_Budischak
Submitted: 2023-11-03 16:23:14

User Information
Name: Sarah Budischak
College: Keck Sci
Email: sbudischak@kecksci.claremont.edu
College Phone: 6105070532
Category: Faculty member, CA
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Finnan MacRunnels - fmacrunn@students.pitzer.edu
2. Mayah Greenfield - mgreenfi@students.pitzer.edu
3. Demi Bandow - dbandow@students.pitzer.edu
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2023-11-08 to 2023-11-15
Frequency: Weekly
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, eastern CSS, corner, lower neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
This study focuses on interactions of different types of ants in their biotic environment. If we find that the Argentine black and red ants use the exact same ecological niche, it is likely that they can coexist. However, our prediction is that the Argentine ants are invasive and taking over the resources, making it harder for native species to forage and occupy a habitat. Our independent variable is going to be proximity to the pHlake. We will be measuring at distances of 5m, 25m, 45m, and 65m from the lake with observations taken in a 3m radius of those distances. Our second independent variable is the soil moisture, which we will record at the center radii spot of each site. Soil moisture will be a continuous variable and proximity to the lake is a categorical variable. Our dependent variable is the number of colonies of each ant species. Our research will show the current dynamic between the native and invasive species, and may allude to how the ant populations may change over time as invasive ants become more prevalent. Argentine Black Ants are currently one of the most invasive species in the world, and their presence can greatly disrupt local ecosystems. Studying ant behavior at the RCC can be a microcosm in showing the danger of invasive species in destroying local habitats.

Confidential description of project/event:
They will just be looking and counting, not interfering with ants. They will be careful not to trample plants or encroach on other projects (or the vernal pool area) as they make their transects away from the pond.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1698864795-Allen_Tu
Submitted: 2023-11-01 11:53:15

User Information
Name: Allen Tu
College: Pomona
Email: amtc2021@mymail.pomona.edu
College Phone: 7609063188
Category: Undergraduate student
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Phyllis Chee - pcab2021@mymail.pomona.edu
2. Hrittik C. Banerjee-McFarland - hbanerje@students.pitzer.edu
3. Samuel Cooper - pscf2023@mymail.pomona.edu
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: Pomona
Name: Frances Hanzawa
Email: fmh04747@pomona.edu
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2023-10-31 to 2023-12-10
Frequency: Several-days/week
Time of day: Morning, Afternoon
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, eastern CSS, north field, south field, lower neck, central neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: Seed Feeding Animals
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? Flags marking camera trap sites

Description of project/event:
The goal of the project is to understand the effect of disturbed land and its relation to the feeding of native species. The project will use motion cameras to capture native, non-native, and other wildlife. Setting broken seeds in both native and disturbed areas, we hope to record potential variation in disturbed and undisturbed land. Using this data, we will be able to attempt to analysis the effect of disturbed land on species richness of seed feeding animals.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1698805984-Randy_Pierre
Submitted: 2023-10-31 19:33:04

User Information
Name: Randy Pierre
College: Pomona
Email: rbpa2021@mymail.pomona.edu
College Phone: 3128562090
Category: Undergraduate student
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Nicole van Brugge - ntva2021@mymail.pomona.edu
2. Simran Smith - shsa2021@mymail.pomona.edu
3. Cecilia Ransburg - cera2021@mymail.pomona.edu
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: Pomona
Name: ntva2021@mymail.pomona.edu
Email: fmh04747@pomona.edu
Phone: +1 9096218601

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2023-11-03 to 2023-12-15
Frequency: Weekly
Time of day: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive, corner, north field, south field, lower neck, central neck, upper neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: All ground dwelling insects and arthropods
Will any plants or animals be collected? 12 pitfall traps of 7cm diameter for two collection periods, should have a minor effect on populations
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? will use stake flags

Description of project/event:
Through our research at the Bernard Field Station (BFS), we will attempt to determine the impact of various levels of disturbance on arthropod species richness and composition. We will set pitfall traps at six different sites. Two of these sites will be close to the road, where the arthropods are exposed to fumes, noises, and other disturbances. The next two sites will be just off of paths within the BFS, which is exposed to people walking, biking, or potentially running other experiments. The final two sites will be in the least disturbed locations we can reasonably access within the BFS, some (yet to be determined) distance away from any paths. At each of the six sites, we will place multiple pitfall traps, designed to collect samples of the arthropods that are around that site. We hypothesize that the highest levels of species richness and composition will be found in the sites away from paths, and the lowest levels of species richness and composition will be found in the sites by the road.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1698715396-Wiley_Roberts
Submitted: 2023-10-30 18:23:16

User Information
Name: Wiley Roberts
College: Pomona
Email: wwra2020@mymail.pomona.edu
College Phone: 3107485770
Category: Undergraduate student
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Alyssa Pedicino - anpa2021@mymail.pomona.edu
2. Sasha Matthews - shmz2022@mymail.pomona.edu
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: Pomona
Name: Fran Hanzawa
Email: fhanzawa@pomona.edu
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2023-11-03 to 2023-12-14
Frequency: Weekly
Time of day: Morning
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, eastern CSS, north field, south field, lower neck, central neck, upper neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: all plant species
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? stake flags

Description of project/event:
Our project will investigate how proximity to roads affects plant biodiversity in the Bernard Field Station’s Coastal Sage Scrub community. We will observe plant species in two different areas of the field station: one area will be an intact Coastal Sage Scrub community close to the middle of the field station, and the other area will be a part of the community close to Foothill Boulevard. For each area of study, we will record the number of plant species, categorize these plants as native or non-native and as shrubs, grasses, or herbaceous plants, and record the sizes of these plants to assess their vitality. Our experiment will not require collection of any plant material. We hypothesize that plant biodiversity will decrease as we get closer to the road due to human disturbances, and we expect non-native plants with higher reproductive rates to overrun these disturbed communities near the road. Broadly, our experiment will help scientists better understand the effect of human disturbances on plant biodiversity.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1698682572-Sadie_Heckman
Submitted: 2023-10-30 09:16:12

User Information
Name: Sadie Heckman
College: CMC
Email: sheckman24@cmc.edu
College Phone: 9089620725
Category: CA
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Bailey Parkhouse - bparkhou@students.pitzer.edu
2. Hannah Chan - hannchan@students.pitzer.edu
3. Cira Seyer-Ochi - cseyeroc0462@scrippscollege.edu
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: Pomona
Name: Marty Meyer
Email: wallace.meyer@pomona.edu
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2023-10-30 to 2023-10-30
Frequency: Weekly
Time of day: Dawn, Afternoon
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, eastern CSS, lower neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
In order to investigate how seed viability is influenced by seed depth in post-fire systems, we will be collecting soil samples at burned and adjacent unburned sage scrub sites corresponding to both the 2017 and 2013 fires at the BFS. We will separate samples into top and bottom soil (5cm and 10cm depth respectively), transfer soil to greenhouse for seed germination, and identify any viable species upon successful germination. We expect to see higher viability in unburned sites than in burned sites. Understanding viability trends in a fire-adapted and recovering sage scrub system will help inform succession predictions and can identify indirect effects of fire, such as presence and success of non-native species in the seed bank and legacy risks of type conversion.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1698445469-Kushnerniva_Laurent
Submitted: 2023-10-27 15:24:29

User Information
Name: Kushnerniva Laurent
College: Scripps
Email: klaurent9106@scrippscollege.edu
College Phone: 5619084170
Category: Undergraduate student
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Kyle Greenspan - kgreensp@students.pitzer.edu
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: Pomona
Name: Wallace Meyer
Email: wallace.meyer@pomona.edu
Phone: (909) 621-8577

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2023-10-27 to 2023-10-27
Frequency: Weekly
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: central CSS, eastern CSS
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? We will be collecting samples in a 50 mL storage bottle, for a paired research design to determine how seedbank density differed due to fire. The samples we collect will be germinated in the Pomona greenhouse. We plan on having (n=20) research blocks, to feasibly conduct our project.
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
We plan on having a paired research design with (n=20) research blocks, where we plan on collecting soil samples that may potentially have seeds for germination in the Pomona greenhouse. Our project is based on Cox and Allen (2007), but this project is limited to a portion of the semester. This project was designed to be feasible, but also explore gaps in knowledge concerning long-term postfire effects. We plan on collecting samples in a 50 mL storage bottle, with a paired research design.

Confidential description of project/event:
This is a group research project being done in fulfillment for Fire Ecology (BIOL105). Our research goal is to examine how does fire affect the relative densities of seeds in a coastal sage scrub (CSS) ecosystem. Specifically, we seek to assess how does liquid fire affect seed densities, and compare (1) how native shrub and annual grass seed densities vary from each other and (2) how seed densities vary from burned and unburned plots.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1698377184-Anna_Huff
Submitted: 2023-10-26 20:26:24

User Information
Name: Anna Huff
College: Scripps
Email: ahuff5423@scrippscollege.edu
College Phone: 2064271777
Category: Undergraduate student
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Isaac Vollen - ivollen@students.pitzer.edu
2. Julia Schwartz - jlsa2021@mymail.pomona.edu
3. William Patrick - wfpa2020@mymail.pomona.edu
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: Pomona
Name: Marty Meyer
Email: wallace.meyer@pomona.edu
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2023-10-30 to 2023-11-27
Frequency: Weekly
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive, north field, south field, lower neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: Artemesia californica, California sagebrush; Malosma laurina, laurel sumac; Marrubium vulgare, horehound
Will any plants or animals be collected? -We will take samples from 7 different plant samples of each species in an unburned plot, a burned 2013 plot, and a burned 2017 plot
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
Research Question: Does fire have an effect on water use efficiency of plants at the BFS? Does this water efficiency differ depending on depth of plant species’ root systems? Hypothesis: Plants in burned areas will have higher -13C ratio than plants in the unburned plot because water stress is higher in burned areas (higher osmotic stress), so plants have to keep stomata closed to reduce evapotranspiration. Higher -13C indicates more carbon per gram of water, indicating that plants are keeping their stomata closed, and not as able to differentiate between carbon isotopes when binding with Rubisco. Methods: We will use the ratio of stable carbon isotopes 12C and 13C in specific plant species to see how they are different between burned (both 2013 and 2017 fire sites) and unburned areas.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1698191349-Bob_Brodman
Submitted: 2023-10-24 16:49:09

User Information
Name: Bob Brodman
College: Scripps
Email: rbrodman@scrippscollege.edu
College Phone: 9096218190
Category: Faculty member
Other Phone: 2198696125

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Quin Mumford - qmumford@students.pitzer.edu
2. Jennifer Hu - jhu1569@scrippscollege.edu
3. Rena Mukherjee - rmukherjee26@students.claremontmckenna.edu
4. Owen Davies - odavies@students.pitzer.edu

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2023-09-27 to 2023-11-03
Frequency: Several-days/week
Time of day: Fri-Sun 12-4pm, Thur 10:30-2
Areas to be used: central CSS, eastern CSS, classroom/infirmary area, north field, south field
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: Lizards: Uta stansburiana, Sceloporus occidentalis, Elgaria multicarinata, Aspidoscelis tigris
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
How does color morph of the western side blotched lizard affect social basking patterns with respect to territoriality and aggression? We will search for backing lizards and record their age class, sex, throat color, behavior, temperature of the basking site, and proximity to nearby lizards.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1696623223-Ehren_Moler
Submitted: 2023-10-06 13:13:43

User Information
Name: Ehren Moler
College: Cal Poly Pomona
Email: ermoler@cpp.edu
College Phone: 248-444-5627
Category: Faculty member
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2023-10-07 to 2023-10-10
Frequency: Once
Time of day: Morning, Afternoon, Evening, , Any time I can gain access to station
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, pHake Lake, vernal pools, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive, corner, classroom/infirmary area, north field, south field, lower neck, central neck, upper neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? Acmispon glaber Artemisia californica Baccharis pilularis Eriogonum fasciculatum Salvia mellifera Sample size = approximately 2000 seeds per species aggregated across five locations within the Field Station. Collections from any one plant will not exceed 10% of seeds estimated to occur on the plant. Sample size justification: I expect approximately 60-80% viability of seeds from these species. A conservative assumption of 60% viability would yield 1200 seeds per species, and with five collection locations per species, this equals 240 seeds of each treatment group (seed collection location per species), which will be used in three experiments: (1) a seed germination study, (2) a potted plant study, and (3) an agroecological study based in avocado and citrus orchards in the Santa Clara River Valley. Each experiment is described further below. I acknowledge that it is unlikely that Baccharis pilularis and Artemisia californica will be bearing seeds at this time, but if so they will be part of the collection. (1) seed germination study: - Research question = what is the genetic structure of seed traits (seed mass, germination proportion, and days-to-germination) within and among seed collection locations and provenances (comparing the BFS collections with those from the Angeles NF and elsewhere for each species)? - Estimated sample variance: For seed mass, germination proportion, and time-to-germination, I expect a sample variance of <0.001, 500.00, and 400.00, respectively (based on my recent seed trait research). - Sample size = 100 plants per group (2) study of potted plants in at Cal Poly greenhouses: - Research question = what is the genetic structure of plant allometry and functional traits (foliar biomass, root system biomass, leaf mass per area) in response to imposed pule-type drought within and among seed collection locations and provenances (comparing the BFS collections with those from the Angeles NF and elsewhere for each species)? - Estimated sample variance for foliar biomass = 4.00, root system biomass = 0.06, and leaf mass/area = <0.001 - Sample size = 15 plants (seeds) per group (3) study of plant traits in a hot and dry outdoor environment near Cal Poly: - Research question = what is the genetic structure of plant allometry and functional traits (foliar biomass, root system biomass, leaf mass per area) within and among seed collection locations and provenances (comparing the BFS collections with those from the Angeles NF and elsewhere for each species)? And how strongly does climate transfer distance influence plant functional traits and survival? - I expect that sample variances will be slightly inflated above the value of those shown in study #2 above due to the influence of environmental heterogeneity in the outdoor environment. - Sample size = 5 plants (seeds) per group in blocked study design including 4 sites (blocks)
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
(1) seed germination study: - Research question = what is the genetic structure of seed traits (seed mass, germination proportion, and days-to-germination) within and among seed collection locations and provenances (comparing the BFS collections with those from the Angeles NF and elsewhere for each species)? (2) potted plant study: - Research question = what is the genetic structure of plant allometry and functional traits (foliar biomass, root system biomass, leaf mass per area) in response to imposed pule-type drought within and among seed collection locations and provenances (comparing the BFS collections with those from the Angeles NF and elsewhere for each species)? (3) study of plant traits in a hot and dry outdoor environment near Cal Poly: - Research question = what is the genetic structure of plant allometry and functional traits (foliar biomass, root system biomass, leaf mass per area) within and among seed collection locations and provenances (comparing the BFS collections with those from the Angeles NF and elsewhere for each species)? And how strongly does climate transfer distance influence plant functional traits and survival?

Confidential description of project/event:
Hi Marty, I'm not sure how BFS access works but if possible I'd love to collect seeds there this coming Sunday or Tuesday afternoon. Ehren

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1696363084-Bailey_Parkhouse
Submitted: 2023-10-03 12:58:04

User Information
Name: Bailey Parkhouse
College: Keck Sci
Email: bparkhou@students.pitzer.edu
College Phone: 720-391-5809
Category: Undergraduate student
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: CMC
Name: Elise Ferree
Email: eferree@kecksci.claremont.edu
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2023-10-04 to 2023-12-16
Frequency: Several-days/week
Time of day: Dawn
Areas to be used: central CSS, corner, south field, lower neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: white-crowned sparrows (Zonotrichia leucophrys)
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
Gambel’s White-crown Sparrow Winter Song and Behavior at the Bernard Field Station The purpose of this study is to determine if White-Crowned Sparrows practice territorial behavior over their winter singing locations, if winter singing sites are established, and if site selection plays a role in White-Crowned Sparrow song variation. As wintering grounds continue to be altered with changing environments, the impact it has on the winter singing process is essential to understand. Previous research supports that winter sites are essential for learning song, but the behavior associated with winter song of White-Crowned Sparrows is less studied. Because of this, it is predicted that the same males establish and maintain where they perform their song. Therefore, White-Crowned Sparrow males are territorial over acoustically stronger winter sites.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1695673270-Elise_Ferree
Submitted: 2023-09-25 13:21:10

User Information
Name: Elise Ferree
College: Keck Sci
Email: eferree@kecksci.claremont.edu
College Phone: 9096078277
Category: Faculty member
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Sarah Budischak - sbudischak@kecksci.claremont.edu
2. Claire Molina - cmolina4917@scrippscollege.edu
3. Jessica Bonnen - jbonnen5723@scrippscollege.edu
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2023-10-13 to 2024-03-31
Frequency: Several-days/week
Time of day: Dawn, Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive, corner, north field, south field, lower neck, central neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: white-crowned sparrows (Zonotrichia leucophrys), California towhees (Melozone crissalis)
Will any plants or animals be collected? A maximum of 50uL of blood will be taken from the brachial wing vein of white-crowned sparrows and California towhees. This sample will be used for 3 purposes: about 5uL will be put onto filter paper and used for genetic determination of sex, 5uL will be put onto a glass slide and used for parasite analysis, and the remaining blood will be used for additional parasite analyses after plasma is separated from red blood cells in a centrifuge. Number of birds: 70 white-crowned sparrows and 40 California towhees.
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? YES
Will flags or markings be used? I already have green fence posts with pink flagging marking trap sites. I will update the pink flags.

Description of project/event:
Our goals are to quantify how white-crowned sparrows use the BFS (as a wintering site versus a stop along their migratory route), study winter social behavior, examine population-level patterns related to migration across multiple study years and address several questions about parasites in migratory birds. We will trap birds in Oct-Nov and Feb-March for about 24 cumulative hours during fall and spring. Traps will be baited with “no mess” seed that has been heated to prevent germination. Birds will be held temporarily in cotton bags before processing, which will involve attaching a metal USGS-issued numbered band to each bird and taking standard body measurements. Because the white-crowned sparrow is our focal species, we will also attach plastic, colored leg bands to allow for individual identification in the field. We will set up automated cameras around the BFS to determine where individual white-crowned sparrows forage and whether they form stable flocks. Parasite load will be determined from blood and feces. Resident California towhees will serve as a parasite comparison to migratory white-crowned sparrows. As such we will take blood from birds of both species from the brachial wing vein. We will also examine the birds for ecto-parasites and collect “volunteered” fecal samples (left in the bird holding bags) to check for gastro-intestinal parasites. For all species other than white-crowned sparrows and California towhees, we are using trapping as a method to understand their demographics at the BFS and to contribute to ongoing data collection by Nina Karnoskvy (Pomona College).

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1695173580-Diane_Thomson
Submitted: 2023-09-19 18:33:00

User Information
Name: Diane Thomson
College: Keck Sci
Email: dthomson@kecksci.claremont.edu
College Phone: 9096070029
Category: Faculty member
Other Phone: 5308481429

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Hannah Chan - hannchan@students.pitzer.edu
2. Shasha Lu - saslu@students.pitzer.edu
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2023-09-19 to 2023-12-19
Frequency: Several-days/week
Time of day: Morning, Afternoon
Areas to be used: eastern CSS, south field
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: Bromus diandrus and rubens, Erodium, potentially native annuals such as Amsinckia and Phacelia
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? We will place small plastic markers next to seedligns in the already established/flagged monitoring plots.

Description of project/event:
My lab group is estimating the abundance of non-native (and native, if present) annuals that germinated in response to the unusually large rainstorm in August. We are marking grass germinants to monitor their survival and assess whether there is a high mortality cost to germinating after such an early first storm. We will similarly measure emergence and mark grass seedlings after subsequent storms and bouts of germination.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1690437794-Alisha_Chulani
Submitted: 2023-07-26 23:03:14

User Information
Name: Alisha Chulani
College: HMC
Email: achulani@g.hmc.edu
College Phone: 6509954396
Category: Undergraduate student
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: HMC
Name: Christopher Clark
Email: clark@hmc.edu
Phone: 8052347333

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2023-07-26 to 2023-08-04
Frequency: Daily
Time of day: Dawn, Morning, , Don’t have set schedule yet
Areas to be used: pHake Lake, vernal pools
Facilities or equipment needed: Boats,
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
For LAIR lab research - testing an AUV and side scan sonar which we will be taking to Costa Rica for field research

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1685553019-Jon_Moore
Submitted: 2023-05-31 10:10:19

User Information
Name: Jon Moore
College: Pomona
Email: jon.moore@pomona.edu
College Phone: 9096218607
Category: Faculty member
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2023-05-31 to 2023-08-31
Frequency: Collection: just once.*
Time of day: Dawn, Morning, Evening
Areas to be used: central CSS, north field
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: Asclepias eriocarpa
Will any plants or animals be collected? Approximately 20 leaves will be collected at each of the two sites, each from individual plants. The number could vary depending on the number of plants, but no more than a single leaf will be taken from any given ramet.
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
We wish to ascertain the genetic connectedness and diversity of a local milkweed species (Asclepias eriocarpa) at the CHWP and at the Robert J. Bernard Field Station (BFS). One goal is to assess vulnerability due to potential inbreeding at the BFS and to make recommendations for management of this species.

Confidential description of project/event:
* In the frequency field above, I put a *. Additionally, I would like to stop by simply to monitor its growth before collecting. This would be for just long enough to enter, check the two sites, and exit.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1674784216-Morgan_Carr-Markell
Submitted: 2023-01-26 17:50:16

User Information
Name: Morgan Carr-Markell
College: HMC
Email: mcarrmarkell@g.hmc.edu
College Phone: 4145599670
Category: Postdoctoral Fellow
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Ixchel Lopez - ilopez@g.hmc.edu
2. Matina Donaldson-Matasci - mdonaldsonmatasci@g.hmc.edu
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2023-01-26 to 2023-07-20
Frequency: Weekly
Time of day: between 6am-8pm, depends on weather
Areas to be used: central CSS, lower neck, central neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: Apis mellifera (Western honey bee)
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
Honey bees are generalist pollinators that collect pollen and nectar from a wide variety of species. Their preferences may differ from other species of bees because they have a unique ability to communicate about especially profitable patches of flowers in a wide area around their hives. We plan to continue periodically monitoring the pollen that honey bees collect at the Bernard Station by periodically placing pollen traps on our 2 research colonies there and analyzing the pollen samples.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1660338303-Morgan_Carr-Markell
Submitted: 2022-08-12 14:05:03

User Information
Name: Morgan Carr-Markell
College: HMC
Email: mcarrmarkell@g.hmc.edu
College Phone: 414-559-9670
Category: Postdoctoral Fellow
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Matina Donaldson-Matasci - mdonaldsonmatasci@g.hmc.edu
2. Tia Tounesi - ttounesi@g.hmc.edu
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2022-08-12 to 2023-08-12
Frequency: Once or a few times a week
Time of day: between 6am-8pm, depends on weather
Areas to be used: central CSS, lower neck
Facilities or equipment needed: May sometimes use hose near garage
Plant or animal species to be studied: Apis mellifera (Western honey bee)
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
We are studying the foraging behavior of honey bee colonies. One project is focused on determining which pollen sources honey bees will use when they have a choice between native flowers (especially coastal sage scrub species such as California buckwheat) and non-native ornamental flowers found in residential areas. The other project involves experiments to determine how floral scents and distributions affect honey bee foragers' decisions to advertise the locations of patches of flowers to their sister foragers.

Confidential description of project/event:
We plan to keep 2-3 hives at the site southwest of pHake Lake to collect pollen from this year. This fall we also plan to periodically move one small colony in an observation hive to the shed in the lower neck so we can video record bee behaviors within the hive. We will be placing small arrays of artificial flowers near the shed for these experiments.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1647371039-Diane_Thomson
Submitted: 2022-03-15 12:03:59

User Information
Name: Diane Thomson
College: Keck Sci
Email: dthomson@kecksci.claremont.edu
College Phone: 9096270029
Category: Faculty member
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2022-03-15 to 2023-07-01
Frequency: Occasional
Time of day: daylight hours
Areas to be used: eastern CSS, south field
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: Artemisia californica and other plants in the post-fire monitoring plots
Will any plants or animals be collected? I occasionally collect vouchers for unidentified species, mostly non-native.
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? Existing marking and flags will be retained, newly established Artemisa will be tagged.

Description of project/event:
This is a long-term project to collect demographic data on Artemisia californica and to monitor recovery of the area that burned in 2013. I carry out an annual demographic census in June, and also visit these plots at other times of the year to check flagging and the status of tagged plants and nearby vegetation.

Confidential description of project/event:

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1647370843-Diane_Thomson
Submitted: 2022-03-15 12:00:43

User Information
Name: Diane Thomson
College: Keck Sci
Email: dthomson@kecksci.claremont.edu
College Phone: 9096270029
Category: Faculty member
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2022-03-15 to 2027-07-01
Frequency: 5-6 days spring+ other visits
Time of day: daylight hours
Areas to be used: eastern CSS, south field
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: CSS and exotic grassland plants
Will any plants or animals be collected? Occasional voucher specimens for unidentified species. These are usually non-native.
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? Existing marking/flags in long-term plots will be maintained.

Description of project/event:
This project monitors non-native dominated, type-converted grasslands for annual variation in species composition and abundances. Each year I will be collecting abundance and cover data in spring, usually mid March to early May. I occasionally will also visit at other times of year to maintain markers and check on vegetation.

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1647370752-Diane_Thomson
Submitted: 2022-03-15 11:59:12

User Information
Name: Diane Thomson
College: Keck Sci
Email: dthomson@kecksci.claremont.edu
College Phone: 9096270029
Category: Faculty member
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Confidential description of project/event:
N/A

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1646130554-Leslie_Saul-Gershenz
Submitted: 2022-03-01 02:29:14

User Information
Name: Leslie Saul-Gershenz
College: University of California, Davis
Email: lsaulgershenz@ucdavis.edu
College Phone: 4158601664
Category: Associate Director of Research
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2022-03-01 to 2024-03-01
Frequency: Occassionally
Time of day: Morning, Afternoon
Areas to be used: pHake Lake
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: Anthophora pacifica (Apidae): common name -digger bee
Will any plants or animals be collected? I may collect one voucher plant part if I observe females collecting pollen on that plant if it differs from their usual plant habit. They usually visit Ribes.
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
My research focuses on the nesting behavior and fidelity of Anthophora pacifica. This is a continuation of research started 2011. My research focuses on the mating behavior, chemical ecology, nesting biology and nest parasites of solitary bees. Solitary bees prefer bare ground but each species has specific preferences, nest depths, parasites, pollen choices and unique sex attractants.

Confidential description of project/event:
I have not submitted any papers on this species yet.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: rr-1289712785-Catherine_McFadd
Submitted: 2010-11-13 21:33:05

User Information
Name: Catherine McFadden
College: HMC
Email: mcfadden@hmc.edu
College Phone: 74107
Category: Faculty member
Other Phone: N/A

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: 2
Dates of use: 2013-08-13 to 2024-08-31
Frequency: monthly
Time of day: Dawn, Morning
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, pHake Lake, vernal pools, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive, corner, classroom/infirmary area, north field, south field, lower neck, central neck, upper neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: all birds
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:
Monthly bird survey to maintain BFS bird checklist.

Confidential description of project/event:

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Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: our-1733952476-Warren_Roberts
Submitted: 2024-12-11 13:27:56

User Information
Name: Warren Roberts
College: CGU
Email: warren.roberts@cgu.edu
College Phone: 9099219329
Other Phone: N/A
You are a: Faculty member

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. na - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: na
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-12-17 to 2025-01-14
Frequency: Once
Time of day: Morning
Areas to be used: oak forest along drive, corner, classroom/infirmary area, north field, south field
Facilities or equipment needed: none
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO none
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO none
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO none

Description of project/event:

Thanks Marty, only me to configure some equipment in preparation for Spring. Not sure of the day over the break, will probably be one day between 9 and noon. Also depends on the weather.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: our-1732071155-Jeremy_Kim
Submitted: 2024-11-19 18:52:35

User Information
Name: Jeremy Kim
College: Pitzer, Robert Redford Conservancy
Email: jekim@students.pitzer.edu
College Phone: 6575565940
Other Phone: N/A
You are a: Undergraduate student

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Calli O'Neal - N/A
2. Mimi Lopez - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: Pitzer
Name: Susan Philips
Email: susan_phillips@pitzer.edu
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-11-21 to 2024-11-21
Frequency: Once
Time of day: Morning
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, pHake Lake, vernal pools, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

Robert Redford Conservancy's field trip with Sycamore Elementary School

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: our-1730776400-Eli_Taub
Submitted: 2024-11-04 19:13:20

User Information
Name: Eli Taub
College: Pomona
Email: esta2021@mymail.pomona.edu
College Phone: 5123232546
Other Phone: N/A
You are a: Undergraduate student

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: HMC
Name: Cathy McFadden
Email: Catherine_McFadden@hmc.edu
Phone: 909.607.4107

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-11-17 to 2024-11-17
Frequency: Once
Time of day: Morning
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, pHake Lake, vernal pools, eastern CSS, lower neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

Bird walk around the BFS.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: our-1720819559-Marion_Preest
Submitted: 2024-07-12 14:25:59

User Information
Name: Marion Preest
College: Keck Sci
Email: mpreest@natsci.claremont.edu
College Phone: 909 607 8014
Other Phone: 909 374 1804
You are a: Faculty member

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-08-13 to 2024-08-13
Frequency: Once
Time of day: Morning
Areas to be used: central CSS, pHake Lake, vernal pools
Facilities or equipment needed: Boats,
Plant or animal species to be studied: misc phyto- and zooplankton
Will any plants or animals be collected? we will conduct plankton tows of the lake. Any vertebrates will be released. Phyto and zooplankton will be removed to Keck Science for analysis
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

We will be brining up to 36 Summer Science Immersion Students (including 6 peer mentors) and 1-2 faculty to collect water samples from-Jake Lake. We will need access to the garage to obtain oars and lifejackets and waders.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: our-1720819552-Marion_Preest
Submitted: 2024-07-12 14:25:52

User Information
Name: Marion Preest
College: Keck Sci
Email: mpreest@natsci.claremont.edu
College Phone: 909 607 8014
Other Phone: 909 374 1804
You are a: Faculty member

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Description of project/event:

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: our-1715897472-Ana_Maria_Restrepo_Acevedo
Submitted: 2024-05-16 15:11:12

User Information
Name: Ana Maria Restrepo Acevedo
College: Indiana University
Email: anarest@iu.edu
College Phone: 5126968622
Other Phone: 5126968622
You are a: postdoctoral fellow

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Jessica Guo - jessicaguo@hmc.edu
2. Ian Keirsey - iankeirsey@gmail.com
3. Juniper Keirsey - jessicaguo@hmc.edu
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-05-31 to 2024-05-31
Frequency: Once
Time of day: Morning, Afternoon
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, pHake Lake, vernal pools, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive, corner, classroom/infirmary area, north field, south field, lower neck, central neck, upper neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: Quercus agrifolia coast live oak
Will any plants or animals be collected? We will not be collecting samples but are planning to take tree cores. We aim to take two measurements per species. However, we will not be coring all individuals listed above; selection will depend on their location and proximity to the oaks. We will take no more than 10 tree cores in total. These cores will help us estimate tree core depth before installing sap flow, water potential, and water content sensors at the site this summer. All holes will be sealed with silicone to prevent pests from infesting the sampled trees. Details about tree coring can be found at: https://forestsofthefuture.com/2020/11/14/how-to-core-a-tree/ More species that might be cored: Alnus rhombifolia white alder, Cercis occidentalis western redbud, Aesculus californicus horse chestnut, Salix lasiolepis arroyo willow
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

We will conduct a field visit and take tree core samples to select the individual trees that will be instrumented with dendrometers, sap flow, water potential, and water content sensors this summer. Our aim is to establish the sample size and determine the best locations for the upcoming experiment.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: our-1713843139-Steve_Adolph
Submitted: 2024-04-22 20:32:19

User Information
Name: Steve Adolph
College: HMC
Email: adolph@hmc.edu
College Phone: 909-607-1872
Other Phone: 909-360-3758
You are a: Faculty member

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-04-28 to 2024-04-28
Frequency: Once
Time of day: Morning
Areas to be used: central CSS, pHake Lake, vernal pools, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

I would like to lead a tour of the BFS for Harvey Mudd alumni. Based on previous years, I anticipate a group of around 20 alumni.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: our-1712767839-SyVanna_Bartlett
Submitted: 2024-04-10 09:50:39

User Information
Name: SyVanna Bartlett
College: Pomona
Email: sbae2020@mymail.pomona.edu
College Phone: 2523678631
Other Phone: N/A
You are a: Undergraduate student

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Kriten Lu - klu24@students.claremontmckenna.edu
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: Keck Sci
Name: Colin Robins
Email: crobins@scrippscollege.edu
Phone: 9096077170

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-04-12 to 2024-04-12
Frequency: Once
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: central CSS, pHake Lake
Facilities or equipment needed: hand shovel for digging
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

We would like to collect riparian soil from near Phake Lake to make 4 soil sculptures depicting images that demonstrate intersectionality in the advocacy for protecting and sustaining soils in biodiverse hotspots such as the California Floristic Province in addition to upholding the marginalized perspectives in ecology/biology research and education.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: our-1712565681-Sarah_Snyder
Submitted: 2024-04-08 01:41:21

User Information
Name: Sarah Snyder
College: Pitzer, RRC
Email: ssnyder@students.pitzer.edu
College Phone: 6176784776
Other Phone: N/A
You are a: Undergraduate student

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Lilly Preis - lpreis@students.pitzer.edu
2. Jem Kim - jekim@students.pitzer.edu
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: Pitzer
Name: Susan Phillips
Email: susan_phillips@pitzer.edu
Phone: 9096071268

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-04-15 to 2024-04-15
Frequency: Once
Time of day: Morning
Areas to be used: central CSS, pHake Lake, vernal pools, classroom/infirmary area
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO Andricus californicus (gall wasp), Coccinellidae (ladybugs/beetles)
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

The RRC Fellows are hosting 2nd/3rd graders from Sycamore Elementary to pilot their environmental education field trip program. Students will learn about the life cycles of various plants and animals at the BFS, through observing and interacting with annual and perennial native plants, gall wasps, ladybugs, and tadpoles. Students will be met at the front gate, then walk up to the gathering circle where they will eat snack, use the bathroom at the RRC, while hearing a storybook from the Barbara Drake library. They will then head to the BFS and gather in the clearing near the vernal pools and pHake lake, and learn briefly about life cycles, before breaking up into 4 groups of 6 (each with a student teacher and parent chaperone) to rotate through stations on each organism and learn about its life cycle. Students will then complete a worksheet on the various life cycles at tables set up in the clearing. Because time is limited (90 mins), we may need to rethink bathroom/snack. Just received new vocabulary list that may change activities.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: our-1710449459-Jeanine_Finn
Submitted: 2024-03-14 13:50:59

User Information
Name: Jeanine Finn
College: The Claremont Colleges Library
Email: jeanine.finn@claremont.edu
College Phone: 9096077958
Other Phone: N/A
You are a: Staff member

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Warren Roberts - warren.roberts@claremont.edu
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-04-19 to 2024-04-19
Frequency: Once
Time of day: Morning, Afternoon, 11 am - 1pm on 4/19/2024
Areas to be used: corner, classroom/infirmary area, north field, south field
Facilities or equipment needed: Outdoor classroom,
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

Drone demonstration and workshop with biology students and Library workshop participants.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: our-1709078238-Billy_Sale
Submitted: 2024-02-27 15:57:18

User Information
Name: Billy Sale
College: California Botanic Garden
Email: bsale@rsabg.org
College Phone: 9096258767
Other Phone: N/A
You are a: Staff member

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Anthony Perez - aperez@rsabg.org
2. Alejandra Soto - asoto@rsabg.org
3. Riley Holmes - rholmes@rsabg.org
4. Hugo Sopena - hsopena@rsabg.org

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-02-27 to 2024-12-31
Frequency: Weekly
Time of day: Morning, Afternoon
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, pHake Lake, vernal pools, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive, corner, classroom/infirmary area, north field, south field, lower neck, central neck, upper neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? We will be collecting seeds and cuttings from as many species as are available in the BFS
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

We will be collecting plant material for propagation at the CalBG nursery.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: our-1708990325-Lillian_Preis
Submitted: 2024-02-26 15:32:05

User Information
Name: Lillian Preis
College: Pitzer, Robert Redford Conservancy
Email: lpreis@students.pitzer.edu
College Phone: 3129251519
Other Phone: 9787618545
You are a: Undergraduate student

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Michaela Jones - micjones@students.pitzer.edu
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: Pitzer
Name: Susan Phillips
Email: susan_phillips@pitzer.edu
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-03-01 to 2024-03-01
Frequency: Once
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: oak forest along drive
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? Oak logs along the drive - collection for RRC Mycology project
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

We are collecting fallen oak logs in the oak forest along the drive for the RRC mycology project.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: our-1708578307-Jeff_Hing
Submitted: 2024-02-21 21:05:07

User Information
Name: Jeff Hing
College: Pomona, Communications
Email: jeff.hing@pomona.ecu
College Phone: (909) 621-8876
Other Phone: N/A
You are a: Staff member

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: Pomona
Name: Keri Wilson
Email: keri.wilson@pomona.edu
Phone: (909) 621-8603

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-02-27 to 2024-02-27
Frequency: Once
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, eastern CSS, corner, classroom/infirmary area
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

Filming Alexandra Turvey in 41E lab for Pomona mini-doc series following biology major.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: our-1706566511-Ashlee_Armstrong
Submitted: 2024-01-29 14:15:11

User Information
Name: Ashlee Armstrong
College: Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden
Email: AARMSTRONG@RSABG.org
College Phone: 9096258767
Other Phone: 9092605988
You are a: RSABG employee

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-01-30 to 2024-01-30
Frequency: Once
Time of day: Dawn
Areas to be used: classroom/infirmary area
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

Ted Reeves would like to photograph sediment layers that were exposed by water for a talk he will give to RSABG staff and volunteers. Ted has been to the field station before - and the picture site he has in mind is close to the Redford Center.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: our-1700247133-Rachel_Mayeri
Submitted: 2023-11-17 10:52:13

User Information
Name: Rachel Mayeri
College: HMC
Email: mayeri@g.hmc.edu
College Phone: 9096070461
Other Phone: 2139234175
You are a: Faculty member

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Shannon Randolph - Shannon.Randolph@pomona.edu
2. Hao Huang - hahuang@scrippscollege.edu>
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2024-03-30 to 2024-03-30
Frequency: Once
Time of day: Morning
Areas to be used: western CSS, lower neck, central neck, upper neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

Record and mix ambient nature sounds recorded at the Bernard Biological Field Station into music collages/constructions at the Hive’s Soundbox

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: our-1699197211-Wallace_Martin_Meyer_for_Un_Common_Good
Submitted: 2023-11-05 07:13:31

User Information
Name: Wallace Martin Meyer for Un Common Good
College: Pomona
Email: wallace_meyer@pomona.edu
College Phone: 9095873173
Other Phone: N/A
You are a: Faculty member, CA

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2023-11-05 to 2023-11-05
Frequency: Once
Time of day: Morning
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, pHake Lake, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive, corner, north field
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

Tour of the BFS for uncommon goof. 40 people total

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: our-1698962824-Claudia_Prats
Submitted: 2023-11-02 15:07:04

User Information
Name: Claudia Prats
College: Pitzer
Email: claudia_prats@pitzer.edu
College Phone: 909-607-4964
Other Phone: N/A
You are a: Staff member

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Susan Phillips - N/A
2. Angelica Gonzalez Apple - N/A
3. Andrew Kleinhesselink - N/A
4. Cully Nordby - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2023-11-06 to 2023-11-06
Frequency: Once
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: central CSS, pHake Lake
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

UCLA Sage hill will be visiting, and we would like to provide a quick tour of the BFS.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: our-1698647073-Sabine_Salles
Submitted: 2023-10-29 23:24:33

User Information
Name: Sabine Salles
College: Scripps
Email: ssalles9483@scrippscollege.edu
College Phone: 9258581011
Other Phone: N/A
You are a: Undergraduate student

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Ali Talib Saifee - asaifee@g.hmc.edu
2. Eliza Borntraeger - ejbc2020@mymail.pomona.edu
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: Pomona
Name: W.M. Meyer
Email: wallace.meyer@pomona.edu
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2023-10-30 to 2023-12-10
Frequency: Once
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: central CSS, vernal pools, eastern CSS, north field, south field, lower neck, central neck, upper neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

collect less than 2000 mL of topsoil from different locations of three sites: the 2017 burn site, 2013 burn site, and an unburned site area.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: our-1698206063-Bailey_Parkhouse
Submitted: 2023-10-24 20:54:23

User Information
Name: Bailey Parkhouse
College: Pitzer
Email: bparkhou@students.pitzer.edu
College Phone: 720-391-5809
Other Phone: N/A
You are a: Undergraduate student

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: Keck Sci
Name: Robert Brodman
Email: drbobbrodman@gmail.com
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2023-11-04 to 2023-11-04
Frequency: Once
Time of day: Dawn, Morning
Areas to be used: central CSS, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive, corner, classroom/infirmary area
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

5c Birding walk. Run by students with faculty as well. Staying on the paths completely.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: our-1697133819-Rebecca_Ustrell
Submitted: 2023-10-12 11:03:39

User Information
Name: Rebecca Ustrell
College: Pitzer
Email: rebecca.ustrell@curiouspublishing.org
College Phone: 6262220337
Other Phone: N/A
You are a: AAIR

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Samuel Signer - hello@curiouspublishing.org
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2023-10-27 to 2023-11-10
Frequency: Weekly
Time of day: Observing lighting at different times.
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, pHake Lake, vernal pools, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

The Pitzer Artist Activist in Residence would like to observe lighting at different times of day,and photograph various terrain in anticipation of the temporary installation of ceramic tiles.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: our-1695322181-kathryn_turner
Submitted: 2023-09-21 11:49:41

User Information
Name: kathryn turner
College: Homeschool
Email: mamakathomeschools@gmail.com
College Phone: 3107406085
Other Phone: N/A
You are a: Community Member

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Sky Meyer - skykaimanameyer@gmail.com
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2023-09-21 to 2024-05-21
Frequency: Weekly, Friday mornings
Time of day: Dawn
Areas to be used: pHake Lake
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

We will be observing flora and fauna changes over seasons.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: our-1694802169-Celeste_Day-Drake
Submitted: 2023-09-15 11:22:49

User Information
Name: Celeste Day-Drake
College: Scripps
Email: cdaydrak@scrippscollege.edu
College Phone: 909-607-6302
Other Phone: 213-309-6805
You are a: Staff member

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2023-09-18 to 2023-09-18
Frequency: Once
Time of day: Afternoon
Areas to be used: pHake Lake, vernal pools, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive, corner, north field, south field, lower neck, central neck, upper neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

I am requesting the code or key access to enter the Foothill gate leading to the road to the properties north of Foothill, that is near/next to/on the side of the turn-style entrance used by students. We will be in college golf carts. Once on property we will walk the areas that aren't desginated as roads. There is pilot workforce housing project that includes the offices of Scripps College Business Affairs and Pomona College. We are visiting the properties north of Foothill to gain a better view of all the properties owned by various colleges and TCCS. I checked the areas above based on a map that I receved from TCCS. This will be a group of seven individuals. Please call 213-309-6805 for any additional questions.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: our-1694550725-Brittany_Pan
Submitted: 2023-09-12 13:32:05

User Information
Name: Brittany Pan
College: HMC
Email: bpan@hmc.edu
College Phone: 9099051839
Other Phone: N/A
You are a: Undergraduate student

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Cheyenne Foo - cfoo@hmc.edu
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: HMC
Name: Whitney Fowler
Email: wfowler@g.hmc.edu
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2023-09-16 to 2023-09-16
Frequency: Once
Time of day: Morning, Afternoon
Areas to be used: pHake Lake
Facilities or equipment needed: Boats,
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

We will be testing some water quality test strips and test meters on the pHake lake water for Prof. Fowler's class.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: our-1689545740-Marion_Preest
Submitted: 2023-07-16 15:15:40

User Information
Name: Marion Preest
College: Keck Sci
Email: mpreest@kecksci.claremont.edu
College Phone: 909 607 8014
Other Phone: 909 374 1804
You are a: Faculty member

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2023-08-15 to 2023-08-15
Frequency: Once
Time of day: Morning
Areas to be used: central CSS, vernal pools
Facilities or equipment needed: Boats,
Plant or animal species to be studied: Misc phyto- and zooplant=kton
Will any plants or animals be collected? we will conduct plankton tows of the lake. Any vertebrate organisms collected will be released. Photo- and zooplantkton will be removed to Keck Science for analysis.
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

I will be bringing 30 Summer Science Immersion Program participants and 6 peer mentors to collect water samples from pHake Lake. We will need access to boats, oars, and lifejackets.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: our-1685992914-Kiran_Madura
Submitted: 2023-06-05 12:21:54

User Information
Name: Kiran Madura
College: Rutgers University
Email: maduraki@rwjms.rutgers.edu
College Phone: 732-235-5602
Other Phone: 908-458-3652
You are a: Faculty member

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. N/A - N/A
2. N/A - N/A
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: N/A
Dates of use: 2023-06-20 to 2023-06-20
Frequency: Once
Time of day: Dawn
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, pHake Lake, vernal pools, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive, corner, classroom/infirmary area, north field, south field, lower neck, central neck, upper neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

I wish to photograph birds. This is not related to my position at Rutgers University and is a personal visit. Thank you.

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: our-1360699899-Nancy_Hamlett
Submitted: 2013-02-12 12:11:39

User Information
Name: Nancy Hamlett
College: HMC
Email: nancy_hamlett@hmc.edu
College Phone: x18561
Other Phone: 909-964-2731
You are a: Faculty member

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Leroy Gross - Leroy_Gross@cgu.edu
2. Erika Gardner - egardner@rsabg.org
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: 3
Dates of use: 2014-01-14 to 2024-06-30
Frequency: Typically every 1-4 months
Time of day: Morning, Afternoon
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, pHake Lake, vernal pools, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive, corner, north field, south field, lower neck, central neck, upper neck
Facilities or equipment needed: N/A
Plant or animal species to be studied: Vascular plants of the BFS that have not been previously documented
Will any plants or animals be collected? For any plants not already represented in herbarium collections, voucher specimens will be collected for deposition in the Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden Herbarium (http://www.rsabg.org/herbarium). For herbaceous plants, specimens will normally consist of one or two entire plants with reproductive structures (flowers and fruits). For very small herbaceous plants, several plants will be collected. For shrubs and trees, samples will consist of leaves and reproductive structures. Field notes to be associated with the specimens will include county, locality, elevation, GPS coordinates, habitat, date, collector, a description of the plant, and notes on the population.
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

Documentation of the flora of the Bernard Field Station. To facilitate future research and monitoring, vascular plants occurring on the field station will be documented with photographs and with voucher specimens deposited in the Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden Herbarium (http://www.rsabg.org/herbarium) (see details under "Collecting"). Information about the voucher specimens will be available online through the Cosortium of California Herbaria (http://ucjeps.berkeley.edu/consortium/), and links to photographs and herbarium specimen data will be available on the online BFS plant list (http://bfs.claremont.edu/biota/plants/index.html).

Bernard Field Station Usage Request
Request Number: our-1270428506-Hamlett
Submitted: 2010-04-04 17:48:26

User Information
Name: Nancy Hamlett
College: HMC
Email: Nancy_Hamlett@HMC.edu
College Phone: 607-3811
Other Phone: N/A
You are a: Faculty member

Additional Personnel (name - email)
1. Tad Beckman - Tad_Beckman@hmc.edu
2. Leroy Gross - Leroy_Gross@cgu.edu
3. N/A - N/A
4. N/A - N/A

Supervising Faulty (if undergraduate or graduate student)
College: N/A
Name: N/A
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Project/Activity Infomation
Number in Group: 1
Dates of use: 2014-01-13 to 2019-06-30
Frequency: Weekly
Time of day: Dawn, Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Night (rarely)
Areas to be used: western CSS, central CSS, pHake Lake, vernal pools, eastern CSS, oak forest along drive, corner, classroom/infirmary area, north field, south field, lower neck, central neck, upper nec
Facilities or equipment needed: Boats, Boats used for lake surveys and photography
Plant or animal species to be studied: NO
Will any plants or animals be collected? NO
Will any vertebrate animals be collected or manipulated? NO
Will flags or markings be used? NO

Description of project/event:

Photography to document BFS flora and fauna for the BFS website and to provide images for students and researchers. May occasionally be accompanied by Prof. Tad Beckman (HMC Emeritus) or other photographers. Leroy Gross, Senior Curatorial Assistant at the RSABG Herbarium, will sometimes assist in plant identification. Occasional visits may be made after dark to photograph pollinators of night-blooming flowers. Such visits will be arranged in advance with the BFS Manager.

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