Tag: canopymeg

Mailbag: A science mom’s priorities

Below is feedback Dr. Lowman has received regarding her column in the Herald-Tribune: A science mom’s priorities. Some of the feedback will be followed by Dr. Lowman’s responses. Judy writes: Thank you, thank you, thank you for speaking your truth in today’s Herald Tribune. Thank you for emphasizing the critical issues facing our country. Thank you […]

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Canopymeg to Speak at Honors Convocation Oct. 10

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

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Mailbag: Red Bug Slough nature walk

Suzanne writes: Hello Meg, just a brief note to say thank you for an outstanding outing last Saturday at Red Bug Slough. Your students were terrific and actually give me renewed hope for the future of this country. I was thrilled to find out that the Virginia Creeper that I brought for your identification is […]

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Mailbag: An iguana in every pot

Below is feedback Dr. Lowman has received regarding her column in the Herald-Tribune: An iguana in every pot. Some of the feedback will be followed by Dr. Lowman’s responses. Don from Venice writes: Meg, I have suggested to Irwin Starr that we ask the Sara Bay club, our new venue for the Roundtable, to consider […]

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Mailbag: CanopyMeg Puppet

Lauren writes: I don’t know if you remember me, but I did a book report on your book Life in the Treetops about two years ago, when I was in 7th grade. I got so busy after I turned the book report in that I forgot about taking a picture of the puppet I made […]

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Mailbag: ‘Anoles on steroids’ adapt well

Below is feedback Dr. Lowman has received regarding her column in the Herald-Tribune: ‘Anoles on steroids’ adapt well. Some of the feedback will be followed by Dr. Lowman’s responses. Elfton writes: Curiously, on Saturday – before your article appeared on Sunday – a neighbor came to my door saying he had a “bid lizard” in […]

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Mailbag: Burmese pythons uncoil across Florida

Below are some e-mails Dr. Lowman has received regarding her latest column in the Herald-Tribune, Burmese pythons uncoil across Florida, followed by Dr. Lowman’s responses. Donna writes: Re: Response to your latest article After reading the article in todays paper, I realized that there was nothing addressed to the issue re these animals that are […]

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Student uses Meg Lowman as the explorer for classroom assignment

Meg Lowman was the explorer chosen for a classroom assignment by 4th grade student, Colleen Schulken, at Webster Hill Elementary School in West Hartford, CT. The assignment from the classroom teacher was to create a passport about an explorer. The explorer could be of the student’s choosing. Colleen wanted to explore a woman, who is […]

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