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Slideshow: AP Biology visits Glacial Park Conservation Area

Gabriella Bova, Reporter
December 1, 2025
Gabriella Bova
A female praying mantis crawls around a students’ palm of their hand. This is an example of an invasive species that can be found living in the vegetation.

On Thursday, Oct. 16, Palatine High School AP Biology students took a field trip to Glacial Park Conservation Area. Students got to explore the approximately 2600-acre trail and take photos of native and invasive species of plants for an assignment. During the field trip, students were able to see real life examples of natural biological processes taking place, such as photosynthesis and cell respiration.

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Gabriella Bova
Gabriella Bova, Reporter
Gabriella Bova is a senior at Palatine High School. She has been in Cutlass and marching band for the past four years, and this is her second year as Drum Major. Bova does soccer outside of school, and also enjoys spending her time crafting and reading. She likes learning new skills, and is looking forward to all the senior events PHS has to offer this year.