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Ecosystem Benefits of Net-Spinning Caddisflies

Net-spinning caddisflies build nets to trap their food. But did you know that these nets also hold rocks together in streams?

Temporary Data System is Live

The old leaf pack database finally bit the dust, but a temporary system for entering and viewing new data has been put in place while we rebuild it.

Almost Full! Register Now for June 3 Workshop

June 3 in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina: Come learn about the Leaf Pack Experiment to study the health of your local streams! This workshop is intended for middle school and high school teachers, environmental educators, and citizens.

Leaf Pack Network Database is Down

The system for logging in, viewing historic data, and registering with the Leaf Pack Network is currently unavailable. We are working to bring it back (better than ever!) by fall.

Leaf Pack Network Newsletter #16, Fall 2016

In this issue: Leaf Pack webinar recording; workshop recap; new groups and projects; how to choose mobile digital technologies to enhance environmental education.

Restoring Nash Creek

Students in Michigan discovered what was impacting their stream and then developed a plan to restore it with native plantings.