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Their work is aligned with my research by gathering baseline biodiversity data to determine what species occur on the property. This is the first critical step, which can take several years to finish, before more advanced studies of the species inhabiting the area can be done. In essence, you have to know where you are starting before you can move forward.

	Eastern Red Spotted Newt (Red Eft stage) & American Toad
	Cecropia Moth		Mike Messere in the yellow shirt and Ann Pysiek with the blue knapsack

Although these photos are from the Middle School Bioblitz teachers, July 2018, I look forward to continuing collaborations with the faculty of the Norwich City School District whom would like to utilize the site. As a local scientific resource, I enjoy working with local educators in all disciplines of education.”- Prof. Eric Diefenbacher, SUNY Morrisville.