Lab+11+Ecology

=__﻿The Urban Ecology__= The branches and twigs were opposite branching. Although there were not many leaves, the ones that were present seemed to be compound leaves. Based on the dichotomous key, the following tree is a white ash.
 * 1. Trees**

I could not get a close up picture of a bird myself so i took one from the following website []. From the dichotomous key I have reached the conclusion that the bird is a sparrow []. The following link is a sound file of the sparrow [].
 * 2. Birds**

From observing the dichotomous key for flowers I came to the conclusion that the spring flower is a lily. []
 * 3. Spring Flowers**

Earth Day officially started on April 22, 1970. It was founded by the United States Senator Gaylord Nelson. The purpose of Earth Day was to increase the awareness and appreciation for the environment of the Earth. Although it was originally only in the United States, it is now a global event. [] The following are events in Milwaukee for Earth Day: 1. Public Land Clean-ups with Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful- This event allows people to gather together in groups to clean multiple locations to keep the Earth clean. 2. Earth Day for Afternoon Nappers- This event allows kids five and younger to see a special Earth Day puppet show and be involved in outdoor activities. 3. Party for the Planet- This event takes place at the Milwaukee County Zoo and features exhibits about the importance of protecting the Earth. []
 * 4. Earth Day**