Updated: September 17, 2009

The Field Biology Group is a student organization that offers students the opportunity to explore conservation and biological issues through field experience, service and contact with professionals. The group is open to both undergraduate and graduate students. Contact Angela Dow Ezra1618@live.com or Portia Cox pc275@saclink.csus.edu (cell: 707.812.0493) for details.

If you would like to become a member, please fill out this form and contact Portia or Deb.

New: Join the Field Biology Google Group !!

The Field Biology Group is a member of the Natural Sciences and Mathematics Joint Council of clubs (NSMJC). It is an official Sacramento State club. For information about other clubs, visit the Student Activities website.

Officers and Contact Information (2009):

President: Angela Dow Ezra1618@live.com
Treasurer: Gina Tarbill gtarbill@gmail.com
Vice President: Lily Douglas ldouglas14@gmail.com
Secretary: Portia Cox pc275@saclink.csus.edu

Faculty advisor: Dr. Ron Coleman

Upcoming Meetings and Events:

Next meeting

Wednesday, September 30, 2009; 4:30pm, Hmb 124

Ongoing

Field experience -- Students helping students

Interested in getting a little field experience? As we get into spring, there will be opportunities to help out other students with their field work. Past projects have included salmon nest monitoring, coring oak trees, etc.

Past Meetings and Events:

June 21, 2008

Weed Warriers

Ron, Portia and Deniz participated in the Weed Warriers attack on Red Sesbania (Sesbania punicea), a non-native, invasive weed now found in the American River Parkway. Removal of Red Sesbania is an environmental stewardship project of the California Native Plant Society (Sacramento Valley Chapter). If you are interested in getting involved in this project, contact Frank Wallace (Project Director), Sacramento Weed Warriors. Email: frankw2@pacbell.net

February 6, 2008

Dodgeball

Once again the Field Biology Group took to the arena to combat other teams at the Rec Sports Dodgeball tournament. Sadly, we did not fare well but there is always next year! Everyone had a great time.

December 17, 2007

Toys for Tots

Give a toy -- bring some joy! Once again, Field Biology Group is collecting toys for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. There is a collection box in the Evolutionary Ecology of Fishes Lab, Hmb 119. Collection continues until December 14, 2007.

Election of Officers

At the meeting on Tues night, coinciding with a SAFE WALKS event, the new officers were elected. Portia Cox and Deb Lytle will be serving as Co-Presidents, while Jon Medina is Treasurer and Anthony Barley will be Secretary. Anthony also volunteered to the "sports" contact for Field Biology Group this coming semester.

Past President: James Phillips
Past Vice President: Geoff Teigen
Past Treasurer: DJ Eichenberger
Past Secretary: Elif Fehm-Sullivan

EJC and NSMJC Second Annual Turkey Bowl

Once again the Field Biology Group came out to make the pins fly at the Turkey Bowl. We entered two teams this year. Both teams made it past the first round and FBG Team 1 (James, Geoff, Ron, Chris and Colin) made it to the final four, finishing in second. Once again, the NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers) took first place. Everyone had a fantastic time!

Whale Watching at the Farallones Islands

This was a great trip! Not only did we see some fantastic scenery -- the Farallones Islands are about 26 miles due west out of San Francisco -- we saw whales! Lots of 'em! In fact, we saw over 15 humpback whales and well over 100 dolphins (including Pacific White-sided, Northern Right Whale Dolphin, and Harbor Porpoise).

Field Biology once again took the courts, this time in the Rec Sports badminton tournament. Merrill, Anthony, Chris and James battled the birdie.

If you missed out, you are going to be sorry. This year's t-shirt is awesome. It was designed by Selina Guiterrez.

In the Rec Sports bowling tournament, Merrill and Anthony represented the Field Biology Group.

September 18 and 25, October 9 and 16, 2007

The Field Biology Group is fielding a team in co-ed indoor soccer. This is a 6 on 6 tournament starting the week of September 17th. Games are Tues at 7 or 7:50 pm. Anyone interested, contact James.

The Field Biology Group got to the semi-finals in co-ed Dodgeball tournament. Hundreds of players on dozens of teams showed up. Students on opposing teams took particular pleasure in being able to throw projectiles at a professor with no grade penalty!

The Field Biology Group was very active this past year and we recieved a number of awards for our accomplishments.

Our strategy of lulling our opponents into a sense of victory worked very well... they were victorious! Next time we might try a new strategy... Most importantly, everyone had a great time.

A gang of brave people ventured down to the center of the Earth... blatantly ignoring the TONS AND TONS of rock above their heads...

Science Club Showcase

The Field Biology Group put on a great display in the Science Club Showcase. We showed off animals, equipment and pictures.

The first ever Field Biology Group flag football team gave it a shot. They started strong by winning the most important contest, namely who gets initial possession. But, it kind of went downhill from there... We'll get 'em next year!!

The Field Biology Group participated in the NSMJC food drive from March 2 to March 22. Together, we collected a total of 559 items!!!!

Field Biology Group dominate at the hoop!

Tree Planting at Goethe Park

Meet at Goethe Park, upper parking lot. This park is at the end of Rod Beaudry Drive off of Folsom Blvd. From downtown, take US 50 to Bradshaw. Go left on Bradshaw to Folsom and turn right. Go to Rod Beaudry Drive (second light) and turn left. Go to the park entrance and turn right into the upper parking lot. Wear a hat, long pants and boots or sturdy tennis shoes.

For those of you not familiar with Safe Rides, here's what this is about. Our group provides 5-6 volunteers to provide rides to random inebriated CSUS students who call the Safe Rides hotline. We only need to have 3 cars (our own) out of the 5-6 volunteers. The other person rides along for support. The school reimburses for gas. Help out your fellow students and make the roads safer. Safe Rides provides pizza and soft drinks for the volunteers along with a cozy room to hang out in. Contact Geoff Teigen gteigen76@gmail.com

Muir Woods Earth Day

January 6 and 15, 2007

Planting cottonwood, California box elder and Oregon ash at Discovery Park.

Give a toy -- bring some joy! Thanks to generous donors, the Field Biology Group collected dozens of toys for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program.

Lots of fun was had by all at the Rec & Leisure Bowling tournament at Country Club Lanes. The competition was tough!

2006 EJC & NSMJC Turkey Bowl

The crowds cheered and pins flew at Thursday night's Turkey Bowl, held at Country Club Lanes. The Field Biology Group team (James Phillips, Beth Lesar, Geoff Teigen, Colin Contino, Kevin Aceituno) captured second place in the tournament, defeating rival clubs from SALS, Geology etc. The Field Biology team started slow squeaking through the first elimination round finishing last of the teams eligible to advance. But then in the second round, the team found its pace and turned in a stellar performance far ahead of all others, allowing them to advance to the final eight. Unfortunately, the team peaked just a little early and couldn't quite catch the first place team. A great time was had by all. The Field Biology team had by far the most spirited supporters, all sporting their new Field Biology t-shirts!