From the Herald-Tribune: There are lizards on Siesta Key — and we’re not talking about bling-laden 50-somethings lounging around the island’s nightspots. What scientists refer to as a reproducing colony of black spiny-tailed iguanas has established itself along Midnight Pass Road south of Siesta Key Beach. Previously, these colonies had only been found in Venice, […]
Dr. Margaret D. Lowman is the Florida Trend Business Magazine Icon of the Month: Icon: Margaret D. Lowman By Art Levy – 2/1/2009 I grew up in Elmira, N.Y., and my best friend was my neighbor Betsy Hilfiger. She and I used to make little tree forts. I’m embarrassed to tell you this, but we would follow […]
From UPI.com: VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Oct. 23 (UPI) — A Virginia Beach woman appears to have been killed by a pet reticulated python while she was trying to give the 13-foot snake medication. Amanda Ruth Black’s husband found her body Tuesday night when he came home, The Virginian-Pilot reported. She was lying in front of […]
From the Herald-Tribune: Meg Lowman, professor of biology and environmental studies and director of environmental initiatives at New College of Florida, recently qualified for the Specialists Roster of the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. Consideration for the Fulbright Specialists Roster required Lowman to demonstrate that she is a leader in her field. As a […]
From University of Wyoming: Margaret Lowman, also known as Canopymeg, internationally recognized for her pioneering research in forest canopy ecology, will be the keynote speaker for the Keith and Thyra Thomson Honors Convocation at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at the University of Wyoming College of Arts and Sciences auditorium. Read the full news release
From packetonline.com: No Child Left Inside Author and biologist Margaret Lowman raised her sons in the treetops. Wednesday, May 21, 2008 12:12 PM EDT By Adam Grybowski “IT’S up to parents to take their children outside,” says Margaret Lowman, director of environmental initiatives and professor of biology and environmental studies at New College of Florida. […]
From the Herald-Tribune: LOVE YOUR ‘HOME’ 10 ways to celebrate Earth Day by Dr. Meg Lowman “It is only a little planet But how beautiful it is.” –Robinson Jeffers, American poet (1887-1962) Earth Day embodies new meaning this year, as heightened awareness of environmental changes on our planet dominates the news. Issues from polar bears […]
Meg was featured in “What It Takes ’07: The Green Adventure,” an article in the October 2007 issue of National Geographic Adventure Magazine written to “celebrate ordinary people taking risks to make the future brighter for everyone.” It cited Meg for “saving the rain forest, by climbing one tree at a time.” You can view […]
Dr. Lowman will be speaking on Jan. 15th at Calvin College. Jan. 15 – “It’s a Jungle Up There: Exploration of the Treetops,” Margaret Lowman, tropical rain forest canopy biologist and educator at New College. Full Calvin College lecture series is here. From the Bradenton Herald: Manatee County residents will be able to catch her […]
From Earth & Sky: Mom-scientist juggles family and career from treetops Program #5325 of the Earth & Sky Radio Series with hosts Deborah Byrd, Joel Block, and Jorge Salazar Taking children into nature can be a bonding experience for families, and it can make for some good adventures. Margaret Lowman is an acclaimed tree canopy […]
