The department is a conservator of a unique wildlife collection specimens from which are on display in Rowley Center and generate much student and public interest.  We are hopeful of developing the educational use of this impressive collection by developing website pages providing information about the natural history of each species, their habitat, value to the environment, and if applicable whether they are endangered.  We also have a number of specimens which need to be assessed and restored prior to exhibition and then need to determine appropriate sites for display within Rowley.  This collection is valuable not only to academic coursework withing the Biology department, but is a critical resource to the community at large.