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Educating the next generation of scientists & leaders in natural resources. #WeKnowNature #PurdueFNR Disclaimer: https://t.co/HNgUHU8cwz
West Lafayette, Indiana
Joined November 2012
“Summer practicum in the UP for my forestry Major was an incredible experience all around, & I already miss it! I am so thankful for the knowledge that I gained, the skills that I developed, & the great memories that I will cherish. Thank you, @PurdueFNR!” —Rachel Brummet
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In this edition of ID That Tree, @PurdueExtension forester Lenny Farlee introduces leatherwood, a charming Indiana shrub. Typically found in the understory of forest areas, this compact shrub is easy to identify by its oblong leaves w/ smooth margins & alternate leaf arrangement.
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Thank you to Dr. Bill Beatty from @USGS for sharing about pacific walrus ecology as part of our FNR seminar series.
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Shout out to our Purdue student chapter of @wildlifesociety for being named the North Central Region Student Chapter of the Year! We couldn't be more proud.
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👂- For your listening pleasure... Our own Mike Saunders, Professor of Silviculture, joined the SilviCast podcast ( to talk about the effects of prescribed fire on tree wounding and timber quality in the oak-hickory forests of North America.
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This gives new meaning to snow angels and animal tracks. 😮
Nature tells a story on a blank canvas of fresh snow at Patuxent Research Refuge in Maryland. A crane left these marks as it began its magnificent takeoff. With its impressive wingspan, the bird created its version of a snow angel. Photo by @usgs
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RT @USFWSNortheast: It can be hard to remember the names of birds. Luckily, some species will happily remind you! Many bird names are onoma…
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iForester puts the power in the hands of landowners or anyone interested in a preliminary timber survey & it could be helpful for people in countries without easy access to professional forestry services.
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We are so proud of our Certificate of Distinction honoree Betty Jane "BJ" Meadows, pictured in pink in the third photo. We are pleased to be honoring her as one of FNR's Lifetime Achievement Award recipients later this spring:
Alumni and friends gathered together this Saturday at the @PurdueAgAlumni Fish Fry to celebrate the "People of Purdue Agriculture." Check out our favorite snapshots of this year's event! 📸 ➡️
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Each year hundreds of individuals from across the nation assist with fighting wildfires, including many from the Purdue Forestry and Natural Resources alumni ranks. Get to know them here:
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Learn tree identification, forest management and how to get the most out of your property, including assistance programs. Attend one our county or virtual Forest Management for the Private Woodland owner courses:
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Dr. Walt Beineke, a 1960 forestry alumnus and a faculty member for more than 30 years, passed away on Jan. 13. Learn about his illustrious career, including teaching, awards, patents, space sycamores and more:
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Videos on the Purdue Forestry and Natural Resources Extension YouTube channel received more than 359,000 views in 2024. What were the hottest videos? Check them out here:
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5-12th grade formal & informal educators from all Great Lakes states are invited to apply for this FREE shipboard workshop Workshop dates: July 7-13, 2025 Application deadline: Feb. 10. Learn more:
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Dr. Mary Beth Adams spent three weeks in China in the fall of 2024 as part of a scientific exchange opportunity, during which she traveled around the country learning about forestry and soil science research as well as sharing her own research. Learn more:
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Aristotle Onassis once said I have no friends and no enemies – only competitors. A well-known proverb also says that birds of a feather flock together. So, which is it? Amanda Herbert (BS 2023) offers answers in this Journal of Raptor Research article:
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2024 was a productive year for Purdue Forestry and Natural Resources across the three land grant mission areas of teaching, research and extension. Here is a look at the most read FNR news stories from the year:
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Are you thinking about planting trees this spring? In this episode of A Woodland Management Moment, @PurdueExtension forester Lenny Farlee discusses the benefits of maintaining certain areas of your forest land with alternative types of cover.
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RT @usfs_r9: With the end of the holiday season, it is time to put away the decorations and dispose of the fresh cut Christmas tree. Many o…
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"I struggled to find another university with a program close to this immersive–I remember talking with wildlife professionals, and they said there’s nothing like this anywhere else.” - senior wildlife major Gabby Dennis. Learn more about her experiences:
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