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Forest Findings: Crocus

April 20, 2018April 20, 2018

by Colleen Dabrowski Crocuses, or Crocus sativus, are flowering plants in the iris family. Comprising of over 90 species of perennials, crocuses can bloom in fall, winter and spring. Native to southern…

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Forest Findings: Cottontail Rabbit

March 30, 2018March 31, 2018

by Violet Wallerstein There are two main types of rabbits that are found in New Jersey, the Eastern cottontail and the New England cottontail. One of our writers spotted two rabbits outside…

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Forest Findings: Daffodil

March 23, 2018March 23, 2018

by Colleen Dabrowski With the start of Spring, plant life all across campus should start to bloom. The first sign of the seasons turning has been the early sprouting of daffodils. Daffodils…

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Forest Findings: Spruce Tree

March 16, 2018March 16, 2018

Colleen Dabrowski Spruce trees are of the genus Picea, which is made up of over 35 species of coniferous evergreen trees from the family Pinaceae. Evergreen is a term to describe plants…

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Forest Findings: Aerial Nest

February 23, 2018February 23, 2018

by Colleen Dabrowski In North America, there are twenty two species of paper-making wasps. In New Jersey, there are two well-known paper nest makers: paper wasps and bald-faced hornets. Polisties, or paper…

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Forest Finding: Griffin the Seeing Eye Puppy

February 10, 2018February 16, 2018

by Colleen Dabrowski Griffin, a Labrador and Golden Retriever mix, is the Center for Civic Engagement house’s favorite pup. Griffin is a six-month-old pup training to be a Seeing Eye Dog on…

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Forest Findings: Groundhog

February 2, 2018February 2, 2018

by Colleen Dabrowski Groundhogs, called Marmota monax, are often also known as woodchucks. Groundhogs are large rodents known for their burrowing behaviors and destructive tendencies. They are about 20 inches long with…

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Forest Findings: Red-tailed Hawk

December 8, 2017December 8, 2017

Photo credits: National Audubon Society By: Colleen Dabrowski The Red-tailed Hawk, Buteo jamaicensis, is the most common hawk in North America. They can be found all over, including in the West Indies.…

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Forest Findings: Fowler’s Toad

November 17, 2017November 17, 2017

by Colleen Dabrowski The Fowler’s Toad, Anaxyrus fowleri, is native to North America and can be found throughout the eastern United States and southeastern Canada. Fowler’s Toads live in a variety of…

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Forest Finding: White-Tailed Deer

November 10, 2017November 10, 2017

by Colleen Dabrowski Odocoileus virginianus, commonly known as the white-tailed deer, is a medium-sized deer that is native to the United States, Mexico, Canada, Central America and South America. It has also…

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The Drew Acorn is Drew University’s student-run newspaper. Established in 1928, the Acorn covers campus life and news, as well as events in Madison and the surrounding area that are of interest to our student body. If you’re interested in writing for the Acorn, get in touch at thedrewacorn@gmail.com, or join on path.drew.edu.

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