Fort Lewis College Biology

10/03/2026

First FLC Open House in the books! Senior Lab Coordinator Kami and FLC student Brooke led two experiential learning sessions this morning. They showed prospective students (and their families!) all the cool things you can see in ponds using dissecting microscopes. Thanks for hosting, Admissions, and a big thanks to everyone who came to see what the Fort is all about!

10/02/2026

Still thinking about this fog from yesterday morning's commute! 😍💛💙

📷: Allison V., Assistant Director, Admissions & Recruitment

10/02/2026

!! Go see Dr. Schwarz talk all things Monarchs at the Cortez Public Library on Friday afternoon !!

Pop Up Event! At the Cortez Public Library next Friday, October 2nd, at 2:30 PM. Professor Ryan Schwarz, from Fort Lewis College, is coming over to tell us all about Monarch butterflies. These beautiful creatures will be mid-migration and passing through our area. Now is the perfect time to learn more about them as they fly South for the winter

10/01/2026

Nature Moment!
This swallowtail butterfly caterpillar didn't use the crosswalk and was caught trying to cross the road. No worries, though, as it was safely placed on the other side. A student who recognized this critter immediately rendered assistance.

09/29/2026

Way to go, Marcus!

09/28/2026

Student Snapshot!
Shaina has been working in the herbarium under Dr. McCauley's supervision. Here, Shaina is making a preserved plant specimen mount to add to the collection. The step we caught was precisely gluing the plant so that every little detail sticks well to the mount for years to come.

09/24/2026

Ever seen cytoplasmic streaming? BIO106 did this week!

09/21/2026

R E C A P !
Last week, we had a FULL day of rain; the greenhouse was blooming, and our Intro Cell and Molecular class determined their genotypes for the TAS2R38 gene, also called the PTC gene, using PCR and gel electrophoresis. This was the first of many gels they will make in their careers here in FLC Bio!

09/19/2026

Unfortunately, bears are becoming regular occurrences on campus due to the drought and food shortages this year. Make sure you keep yourself and all your friends safe this fall, and keep those trashes closed!

🐻 Be bear aware, Skyhawks!

Please stay alert, especially at dawn, dusk, and after dark. Check your surroundings before going outside, take trash out with a friend, and always latch trash containers.

If you encounter a bear, give it space and back away slowly. Do not run, approach, feed, crowd, or attempt to take a close photo.

📞 Bear sighting: Central Dispatch at 970-385-2900
🚨 Immediate threat, injury, or bear inside a building: Call 911

06/18/2026

Lots of deep cleaning this week. The fish tank, Gwen, our Golden Gecko, and the Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches all got home refreshes!