The Club was founded by a close-knit group of concerned students and Faculty Advisor Dr. Lori Zaikowski who shared a desire to pursue the following objectives:

1. to explore forests, meadows, rivers, lakes, and oceans; discover the flora and fauna that exist there.
   
2. to foster appreciation of nature.
   
3. to apply classroom biology knowledge to natural habitats.
   
4. to promote conservation of natural resources and ecosystems.
   
5. to cultivate a sense of community among Dowling students.
   
6. to educate the public

Membership is open to all Dowling students.

Members of the Club have gone on canoe excursions on Peconic, Connetquot and Carmans Rivers, sailing to Fire Island National Seashore, on hiking trips, to Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge, the Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research, the American Museum of Natural History, Raptor Trust and Explorer's Club, and other places of interest. The Club, in cooperation with the Chemistry Department, sponsors the Annual Symposium and Clam Bake on the South Shore Estuary held at Dowling each year in May, which includes canoeing/kayaking on the Connetquot River.

The Field Biology Club looks forward to another fruitful year and many interesting trips afield and afar. We welcome new members from all majors. Anyone with an interest in nature and in being part of our many fascinating endeavours, should come to our meetings and join the fun!

President: Audra Selvaggio
Vice President: Gina Ortolani
Treasurer: Susanne Rochel
Secretary: Nicole Stella

Carlos Oliveira - Environmental Council Representative
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Faculty Advisors
Dr. L. Zaikowski
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631-244-3180
Office # 113 KSC

Dr. R. Wilkens
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631-244-3491
Office # 112 KSC

Dr. J. Tanacredi
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631-244-3394
Office # 116 KSC

For information contact Dr. Wilkens (244-3491)
or Dr. Zaikowski (244-3180).