Observations by laurensternberg

This insect species is common throughout the area. It is approximately the 5 centimeteres long. Its wings were white with distinct brown spots. It can be seen flying throughout the region and landing on plants.

This plant species is very common throughout the area. They are located throughout the arboretum and around campus. The trees are approximately 4 to 6 feet tall. They have vibrant green leaves and bright red berries. The berries are very small. They have an approximate diameter of 1 centimeter. The berries are plentiful in number.

This animal species is very common throughout the area. They are located in wooded areas and roaming campus. The squirrel is approximately the size of a football. They are grey with a fluffy tail. When approached, they tended to scurry away.

This plant species was not prevalent throughout the area. It was approximately 1 to 1.5 feet tall. The stems were relatively thick. Each stem contained several small nodules. When lightly toughed the spheres crumpled off the plant. The plant was very sturdy and rough textured. The color was brown. The climate was temperate.

This plant species is common throughout the area. They are located throughout the horse pastures. One plant has many thin stems with many flowers. The flowers are approximately 3 to 4 centimeters in diameter. They are a vibrant purple with a yellow center. The leaves are small in size, but plentiful in number.

This bird species is common throughout the area. It is approximately the size of a football. Its feathers were white, grey, and black. The black was prominent along the tail feathers. There is a distinct ring around the bird's beak. While this bird can be spotted flying, it is more commonly seen on the ground trolling for food scraps.

This arachnid species is somewhat common throughout the area. They do not live with other members of the same species. It is slightly larger than the size of a quarter. It is a vibrant yellow and black, which makes it easy to spot. The design on the organisms back is very intricate and resembles a human skull. When spotted, it was spinning a web on the some bushes near the walking path.

This species is not common throughout the area. The berries were less than a centimeter in diameter. They had a navy blue color and a plastic looking appearance. They were attached to a larger plant by a red stem. The plant itself was a medium sized bush with a plentiful amount of leaves.

This insect species is common throughout the area. They are attracted to brightly colored flowers. The climate is temperate. It is vibrant yellow and black stripped and appear to be covered in fuzzy hair. They are approximately the size of a nickel.

This plant species is common throughout the area. They are located in areas throughout the arboretum. The region is shady with a mildly cool climate. The leaves grow in bunches of three. Some parts of the stem were green, but others had a grey coating over them. There were small thorns on the stem. The plant size ranges from approximately 6 inches to 4 feet tall.