Citizen science class on tracking an invasive species
Ariel Levi Simons
What is killing off California's trees, and is there anything you can do about it?
First spotted in southern California just over a decade ago, the polyphagus shothole borer (PSHB) beetle is currently spreading through forests across the Los Angeles area killing a number of tree species, including coast live oak and avocado. Finding a way to manage this infestation requires understanding of the PSHB and how it spreads. This is where you, citizen scientist, can help out! By with collecting data on infected trees, together we can enable the larger scientific community to find the patterns behind this disastrous spread.
Please Come to LA Biohackers on Saturday, February 28th of February from 2:00 - 4pm to learn about the PSHB beetle, how to track its spread, and how to analyze the data we collect.
When: Saturday February 28, 2015, 2-4 pm
Where: LA Biohackers. 1340 E. 6th Street #603 Los Angeles, CA, 90021
Teachers: Jen Fox and Levi Simons
Cost: $15 RSVP through Meetup. $20 at the door.