Night observation session pushes species count to 810
October 11th, 2023
In our goal to get to 1,000 species identified on Dawson's downtown campus in 1,000 days, our total is now at 810 species! Over the last two weeks, there were:
- 119 observations
- 22 new species
- 13 new observers
"A large contributing factor was the Nighttime Biodiversity Observation we did last week," said Brian Mader, project lead and a Biology teacher. "Two teachers, one staff member, five students and one alumnus stayed for sunset and beyond with insect traps to observe biodiversity at night.
"Students were able to observe multiple bats and a skunk! Although the photos were not great for these organisms, students were able to get some nice shots of a House Centipede (Cassiana Silva-Young, Enriched Pure & Applied Science) and a Narrow-winged Tree Cricket (Jacob Davies, Environmental Science).
Toward 1,000 Species on Campus
September 27th, 2023
Our pursuit of identifying 1,000 Species in 1,000 Days continues!
Over the last two weeks, there have been:
- 287 observations
- 21 new species
- 14 new observers
Dawson鈥檚 Campus Biodiversity Network count on iNaturalist is now at a total of 788 species.
Thanks to Doug Smyth (Physical Education) for the great shot of a Bold Jumping Spider.
Dawson an 鈥渆xcellent鈥� C茅gep Vert
September 27th, 2023
ENvironnement JEUnesse (ENJEU) has certified that 星空传媒视频 has met the criteria for the excellence level of its C茅gep Vert program. This means that Dawson is at the highest level of CEGEPs that are committed to environmental education and action.
鈥淭hey gave special mention to our Dawson Wetlands Project, completed in Paul Wasacz鈥檚 Eco-Landscaping Physical Education course,鈥� said Chris Adam of Dawson鈥檚 Office of Sustainability.
Faculty interested in designing projects that reconnect people, community and Nature like the Dawson Wetlands project should contact the Office of Sustainability to learn how they can support you and your students.
Photo: Chris Adam and students check out the brand new worm composting system.
Visit the link for the homepage news story.
Good times and happy reunions at first Homecoming
September 27th, 2023
鈥淚 met my best friend at Dawson and we came together.鈥�
鈥淒awson made such an impact on me during my first years in Canada; I had to come.鈥�
鈥淭here is just something special about the Dawson community and I had to come back and be part of it again.鈥�
These were the sorts of comments we heard from graduates, retirees, employees and even current students who attended Dawson鈥檚 first-ever Homecoming on Sept. 23.
Special thanks to the Homecoming Organizing Committee, the staff who worked on a Saturday to make it happen, the teachers who hosted reunions and our event sponsors: the Burgundy Lion Group, Shaughnessy Caf茅 and Chartwells Canada.
Visit the link below for the homepage news story and more photos.
Species count on Dawson鈥檚 campus now at 772
September 13th, 2023
The 星空传媒视频 Campus Biodiversity Network species count continues to grow. The total stands at 772 as of Sept. 13. Dawson aims to identify 1,000 species on campus in 1,000 days.
In the past two weeks, 45 new observers joined the iNaturalist Dawson community and 22 species were added to the count.
Two of the newly added species were:
- Clouded Sulfur by Ana Sofia Hernandez (Pure & Applied Science student)
- Pole Borer, pictured, by Lindsymae Corpuz (Cinema | Communications student)
Everyone is welcome to join the project. For more info and how to join, see the launch story:听/news/dawson-community-mobilizing-to-identify-1000-species-in-1000-days/
If you need help getting started or would like to get your class involved:听reach out to Brian Mader (bmader@dawsoncollege.qc.ca), and inquire about borrowing the mobile biodiversity toolkit with field guides, binoculars, iPads with microscopes, insect nets, and much more!
This Thursday and Friday: Tulip sale to benefit students
September 13th, 2023
It may be almost fall but it's time to plan a beautiful spring for 2024! The Office of Sustainability is hosting a spring bulbs and tulips sale this Thursday and Friday, Sept. 14-15, from 11 AM to 2 PM in the Peace Garden (near the Wood Avenue and Sherbrooke Street corner of the campus). In case of rain, the sale will be in the Lower Atrium.
Through a partnership, the Dawson Foundation is offering a beautiful selection of rare and exclusive bulbs direct from Holland. You can buy bulbs for your garden or as gift for the Dawson community to enjoy on campus next spring. The Office of Sustainability will plant the bulbs it receives on campus to promote well-being for all.
Prices start at $1.25 and proceeds will go to the Dawson Foundation to support Dawson students. Cash and cards are accepted.
August 30th, 2023
Support staff and professionals have the amazing opportunity to use work time to attend and do the course work for Dawson鈥檚 Sustainable Happiness non-credit course. Did we mention free? The Sustainable Happiness course is free and is guaranteed to help you be more happy, sustainably. What is Sustainable Happiness? 鈥淗appiness that contributes to individual, community…
August 30th, 2023
The work of Paul Wasacz鈥檚 students in his Eco Landscaping Physical Education course can be clearly seen in Dawson鈥檚 Peace Garden, located on the western side of the campus toward Wood Avenue in Westmount. During their intensive course, which began Aug. 17, 鈥渢hey worked, weeded and removed lots of invasive goutweed in an attempt to…
Closing in on 1,000 species observed on campus!
August 30th, 2023
Three hundred and two days into the Dawson community鈥檚 1,000 Species in 1,000 Days campaign, the number of species identified is now at 749!
Visit the link below for the homepage news story and for more info about how you can join the 星空传媒视频- Campus Biodiversity Network and help us reach 1,000 species catalogued at Dawson!
Students and staff learn bike maintenance skills at workshop
May 31st, 2023
Students and employees showed up with their bikes to learn how to change a tire, adjust brakes and do basic tune up鈥檚 on May 23. Mech Tech faculty member Adam Kingsland led an outdoor bike workshop.
Adam facilitates the workshops by ensuring all participants can get their hands dirty to benefit from the hands-on learning.
Jocelyn Parr (faculty, History)听said: "I loved the workshop with Adam! It was accessible to all types of cyclists and it was the first time I'd ever changed my own brake pads. I left feeling like I might even be up to swapping out some cables and maybe even my derailleur!"
In addition, the Sustainability Office was able to form a partnership with local bike shop Martin Swiss cycle, just a 5-minute bike ride from Dawson. Simply present your student or employee I.D. and you will receive 15% off on all accessories. (Discount not applicable to bikes or labour)
Pictured: Jocelyn Parr (History) and Adam Kingsland (Mech Tech). Photo credit : Sophie La Font
To join our Active transportation team, send us an email sustainability@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
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