Biodiversity Stewardship

 1. File Articles of Incorporation The first step in establishing a non-profit organization is to file Articles of Incorporation with the State Corporation Commission (SCC). This step requires basic consideration of details of the desired organization, such as a name, purpose, and functionality. Once the SCC accepts the Articles of Incorporation, a certificate of incorporation will be issued by the SCC, establishing the legal existence of the non-profit. 2. Creation of Bylaws If not previously determined by the SCC, the non-profit must next establish a board of directors who will be able to determine bylaws of the organization. Bylaws will include general organizational structure of the organization, including leadership and election cycles. 3. Obtain Employee Identification Number (EIN) An EIN, which is assigned by the IRS, allows the organization to function economically. This will allow the organization to open a bank account and apply for tax exemption. 4. Apply for Federal Tax...

 

     (Images from Wikipedia) Domain : Eukaryota Kingdom: Plantae   Eukaryotes that are distinct in that they have the ability to photosynthesize Phylum:  Anthophyta   Plants that bear flowering reproductive structures Class:   Dicotyledons   A class of flowering plants for which the seed contains two embryonic leaves Order:   Magnoliales Woody plants with simple, alternate leaves, often glossy Family:  Magnoliaceae     Family which has its stamens and pistols in spirals forming a "cone". Often contains sweet-scented flowers and glossy leaves Subfamily: Liriodendroidae    Contains only the Liriodendron genus G enus:       Liriodendron   Contains two species of large trees with tulip-shaped flowers. Species:    L. tulipifera   Fast-growing species with strong wood. Often characterized by its tulip-shaped flowers. References USDA Plants Database . (2025). Usda.gov. https://plants.u...

 Merlin Bird ID Review In this post I hope to express my opinion of the Merlin Bird ID app in the form of a user review. Identification The primary purpose of this app seems to be to identify birds, for which it does an excellent job. It gives the user to option to take a photo, record sound, or use a step by step key. Personally, I usually opt for sound and then try to visually identify the bird(s) that appear from my recording. While it is not always 100% accurate, it can be useful in giving suggestions for what may be nearby. This has specifically been very useful to me in cases where I do not recognize the bird I am hearing/seeing, or it can shed light on the birds that may be in the area.  Explore The "Explore" tab in the app gives a nice guide to all of the birds that may be in the area selected. This extremely useful, as it allows the user to have a quick reference guide to any bird that might be in the area of interest. Additionally, the page allows you to learn about...