The latest edition of the CCBER's
plant book will be available and
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Cheadle Award: Brent Miller was selected to receive the Vernon I. Cheadle award for 2006. Brent is a graduate student of Dr. Susan Mazer in the Department of Ecology, Evolution and Marine Biology. The award is given to an outstanding undergraduate or graduate student who exemplifies Dr. Cheadle’s enthusiasm for scholarship, research, teaching and botany. Brent recently volunteered to assist CCBER in analyzing software programs for databasing many of the Center’s significant collections.
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Upcoming Projects on Campus |
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Library Cataloging Project: We have begun to electronically catalog CCBER's extensive collection of books, government publications, archives and maps. The general collection focuses primarily on the plant sciences, covering topics such as taxonomy, systematics, physiology, and regional floras. The general collection also contains a small but significant collection of ornithological literature.
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San Clemente Project: CCBER will be implementing the San Clemente Habitat Restoration and Enhancement Plan. The 6-acre project will include creation of 3 large biofiltration basins to treat runoff from the dorms and parking lots, enhancement of existing wetlands, restoration of native grassland and native shrub border. The project will hopefully get started in the next few months.
Campus Flora Project: CCBER recently received a $23,000.00 grant from the Elvinia Slosson Foundation at UC Davis for the UCSB Campus Flora project. In partnership with Physical Facilities we will develop a UCSB Campus Flora database, plant signage and brochure featuring a walking tour through our botanically diverse campus. Bree Belyea will serve as the project manager.
CCBER Merchandise:
T-shirts for sale - CCBER has long and short-sleeved T-shirts made from organic cotton for sale. Long-sleeved shirts $15.00. Short-sleeved shirts $12.00
New plant book - CCBER has updated their popular Native Plants and Habitats of UCSB plant identification field guide. The guide features habitat and native plant descriptions and color photos taken by CCBER staff. It will help botanists of all levels identify common native plants found around the UCSB campus. Books are $15 and can be purchased at the Center. |
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The Campus Flora Project will incorporate botanical
illustrations created by
UCSB students in the
CCS Flowers Course |
For more information, contact Melanie Powers.
Nature cards for sale - CCBER has developed a beautiful line of photo greeting cards, featuring photos taken by Center staff and community members. They are available from the UCSB Bookstore and from the Center for $3.00 each. All proceeds benefit the Center’s Restoration Ecology program.
Information on CCBER purchasing. |
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