ND-Leef Science Sunday
The Notre Dame Linked Experimental Ecosystem Facility (ND-LEEF) will host its annual Science Sunday event on Sunday, October 6th, from 1 to 4 p.m. at St. Patrick’s County Park (50651 Laurel Road, South Bend).
Science Sunday is a cherished event that offers adults and children a chance to explore ND-LEEF and discover the extensive range of environmental research conducted at Notre Dame.
Participants will be able to explore ND-LEEF and discover the extensive range of environmental research conducted at Notre Dame. We encourage families to enjoy engaging demonstrations and interactive activities led by Notre Dame students and faculty, covering a variety of intriguing topics, including:
- Aquatic plant identification and ecology
-
Learning to identify and prevent invasive species
-
Studying bald eagle habitats and behaviors
-
Testing and analyzing soil samples for lead (bring a soil and/or paint samples from home!)
-
Tour a restored prairie and learn about the benefits of native plants
-
Learning about water flow and watershed dynamics
-
Discovering aquatic organisms and their habitats
-
Learning about lakes hidden beneath the surface
-
Understanding practices for protecting freshwater resources
Notre Dame faculty and graduate students will lead demonstrations and hands-on activities appealing to all ages. This event is free and open to the public.
As part of the Environmental Change Initiative, ND-LEEF is a unique global research facility featuring interconnected stream, pond, and wetland ecosystems. For more details, visit environmentalchange.nd.edu/resources/nd-leef/.
Originally published by at environmentalchange.nd.edu on September 13, 2024.
Latest Research
- Force for GoodExcelling in Impact Patrick Turner, associate professor of economics, recently published a paper through MIT Opportunity Insights titled, High Schools Tailored To Adults Can Help Them Complete a Traditional Diploma and Excel in the Labor Market. The paper presents…
- After ‘leaving everything behind,’ Notre Dame film professor crafts powerful on-screen stories depicting his native GeorgiaIn 1991, when the Soviet Union collapsed, 3-year-old George Sikharulidze and his family only had electricity for a few hours a day in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. …
- The Keough-Naughton Institute Welcomes Leo Varadkar and Joseph Kennedy III to Notre DameLeo Varadkar, Joseph Kennedy III, and the Keough-Naughton Institute team. Photo…
- Summer Rome course explores Catholic Church's impact on war and peaceRome is well known as the headquarters of the Catholic Church and the environs of Vatican City. But it also is home to a cadre of lesser-known but influential Catholic organizations engaged in global peacebuilding work. Notre Dame undergraduates who took the course “Catholic Approaches to War…
- Wilsey Distinguished Graduate Fellowship: Institute for Ethics and the Common Good program receives endowment gift, new nameThe Institute for Ethics and the Common Good (ECG) has received a generous endowment gift to support its highly competitive fellowship program for graduate students. Thanks to the generosity of Michael and Barbara Wilsey, the program will now be known as the Wilsey…
- Political scientist explores extending constitutional duties to private actorsNew research from Christina Bambrick, the Filip Family Assistant Professor of Political Science at Notre Dame, explores the nonconventional idea that each of us, as private citizens, may be responsible for upholding the constitutional rights of our fellow citizens. She examines constitutional politics across the globe to explore these different approaches to balancing rights and responsibilities in a democratic society.
