Agricultural field
Images
Here, you'll find images related to research going on at the Fort Collins Science Center. Our team of scientists are working on multiple areas of environmental interest, ranging from land conservation effectiveness to invasive reptiles.
Agricultural field and wetland
Agricultural field and wetland
Recently plowed crop field in Kansas suffering from wind erosion
Recently plowed crop field in Kansas suffering from wind erosionAbandoned center-pivot irrigated cropland results in destabilized sandy soils that are badly eroded by wind. An example of a recently plowed field in Kansas.
Recently plowed crop field in Kansas suffering from wind erosion
Recently plowed crop field in Kansas suffering from wind erosionAbandoned center-pivot irrigated cropland results in destabilized sandy soils that are badly eroded by wind. An example of a recently plowed field in Kansas.
USDA Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) field planted for pollinators
USDA Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) field planted for pollinatorsUSDA Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) field planted for pollinators
USDA Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) field planted for pollinators
USDA Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) field planted for pollinatorsUSDA Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) field planted for pollinators
A false-color aerial photo illuminates the stark contrast between irrigated center pivot cropland and dryland agriculture in eastern Washington
A false-color aerial photo illuminates the stark contrast between irrigated center pivot cropland and dryland agriculture in eastern Washington
Pictured are members of the Wildfire Research (WiRe) Team, a nonprofit organization that works with wildfire practitioners to help communities adapt to wildfires. (Public domain.)
Pictured are members of the Wildfire Research (WiRe) Team, a nonprofit organization that works with wildfire practitioners to help communities adapt to wildfires. (Public domain.)
This photo was taken just before wildfire mitigation efforts. The WiRe (Wildfire Research Team) conducts research on these mitigation efforts and other components of wildfires and communities. More can be learned on their website.
This photo was taken just before wildfire mitigation efforts. The WiRe (Wildfire Research Team) conducts research on these mitigation efforts and other components of wildfires and communities. More can be learned on their website.
This photo was taken just after wildfire mitigation efforts. The WiRe (Wildfire Research Team) conducts research on these mitigation efforts and other components of wildfires and communities. More can be learned on their website.
This photo was taken just after wildfire mitigation efforts. The WiRe (Wildfire Research Team) conducts research on these mitigation efforts and other components of wildfires and communities. More can be learned on their website.
A little brown bat (Myotis lucifugus) with white-nose syndrome hibernating in a Virginia cave during late spring of 2016.
A little brown bat (Myotis lucifugus) with white-nose syndrome hibernating in a Virginia cave during late spring of 2016.
Walleye Otolith from the Upper Colorado River Basin
Walleye Otolith from the Upper Colorado River BasinA walleye otolith from the Upper Colorado River Basin. Researchers can analyze isotopes in these structures to obtain information on individual origin and recent residency.
Walleye Otolith from the Upper Colorado River Basin
Walleye Otolith from the Upper Colorado River BasinA walleye otolith from the Upper Colorado River Basin. Researchers can analyze isotopes in these structures to obtain information on individual origin and recent residency.
Pinus edulis on a rocky outcrop near Colorado National Monument. Photo by Andreas Wion (USGS).
Pinus edulis on a rocky outcrop near Colorado National Monument. Photo by Andreas Wion (USGS).
The Colorado River in Grand Canyon taken from Grand Canyon Village, Arizona.
The Colorado River in Grand Canyon taken from Grand Canyon Village, Arizona.
Cheatgrass invasion of sagebrush habitats after a fire in northwestern Nevada, U.S.A
Cheatgrass invasion of sagebrush habitats after a fire in northwestern Nevada, U.S.ACheatgrass (Bromus tectorum) invasion of sagebrush habitats after a fire in northwestern Nevada, U.S.A.
Cheatgrass invasion of sagebrush habitats after a fire in northwestern Nevada, U.S.A
Cheatgrass invasion of sagebrush habitats after a fire in northwestern Nevada, U.S.ACheatgrass (Bromus tectorum) invasion of sagebrush habitats after a fire in northwestern Nevada, U.S.A.
A hiker with a backpack walks along a trail towards mountains as the sun begins to rise
A hiker with a backpack walks along a trail towards mountains as the sun begins to rise
The Molecular Ecology Lab at the Fort Collins Science Center
The Molecular Ecology Lab at the Fort Collins Science CenterThe Molecular Ecology Lab at the Fort Collins Science Center
The Molecular Ecology Lab at the Fort Collins Science Center
The Molecular Ecology Lab at the Fort Collins Science CenterThe Molecular Ecology Lab at the Fort Collins Science Center
The South Platte River at the 52 Bridge. Photo by Laura Perry, USGS.
The South Platte River at the 52 Bridge. Photo by Laura Perry, USGS.
Tree rings dating to the mid-1500s from a ponderosa pine log
Tree rings dating to the mid-1500s from a ponderosa pine logTree rings dating to the mid-1500s from a ponderosa pine log collected near Taos, NM.
Tree rings dating to the mid-1500s from a ponderosa pine log
Tree rings dating to the mid-1500s from a ponderosa pine logTree rings dating to the mid-1500s from a ponderosa pine log collected near Taos, NM.
Black and white Tegu lizard in the Florida Everglades grass.
Black and white Tegu lizard in the Florida Everglades grass.Black and white Tegu lizard in the Florida Everglades grass.
Black and white Tegu lizard in the Florida Everglades grass.
Black and white Tegu lizard in the Florida Everglades grass.Black and white Tegu lizard in the Florida Everglades grass.
A view of the highway going over Loveland Pass in Colorado.
A view of the highway going over Loveland Pass in Colorado.
Sarah Moy conducts radio telemetry on Argentine black-and-white tegus
Sarah Moy conducts radio telemetry on Argentine black-and-white tegusSarah Moy conducts radio telemetry on Argentine black-and-white tegus (Tupinambis merianae) in the Florida Everglades. USGS photo.
Sarah Moy conducts radio telemetry on Argentine black-and-white tegus
Sarah Moy conducts radio telemetry on Argentine black-and-white tegusSarah Moy conducts radio telemetry on Argentine black-and-white tegus (Tupinambis merianae) in the Florida Everglades. USGS photo.
Dissected bat guano pellet showing antennae, eyes, and body parts
Dissected bat guano pellet showing antennae, eyes, and body partsDissected guano pellet showing antennae, eyes, and body fragments of midges.
Dissected bat guano pellet showing antennae, eyes, and body parts
Dissected bat guano pellet showing antennae, eyes, and body partsDissected guano pellet showing antennae, eyes, and body fragments of midges.