Two book recommendations for Naturalists, Biologists, and Teachers
Years ago when I first entered graduate school, I went to see E. Raymond Hall about the possibility of a […]
Azolla anyone?
While trying to find some swamp milkweed and some monarchs out at the Baker Wetlands, I happened to notice the […]
What the Robin Knows–Introducing a book by Jon Young to my grand daughter
http://whattherobinknows.com/ A couple of months ago I managed to get a copy of Jon Young’s, “What the Robin Knows”. At […]
Lady Slippers in April
I went over to Johnson County this evening to check on some lady slipper orchids that I try and monitor […]
Spring Beauties in a Lawn
Earlier this spring I came across this yard in Lawrence. A closer look reveals a carpet of Spring Beauties: Claytonia […]
Early Spring, Woodland Wildflowers
It seems with every passing day comes the realization that this winter is truly the winter that never was here […]
Orchid in Flower
Early this morning I checked on one of the showy orchids–the buds were finally open. Challenge: What’s that hairy, […]
More Orchids
Yesterday morning Craig Hensley from the Schlagle Environmental Library at Wyandotte county lake guided me to a nice showy orchid in full […]
Wandering through Spring in Johnson County
Senecio Mayapple blossom Just a couple of things. Now is the time to start looking for orchids, if that quest […]
More Signs of Spring
Growing up in central KS, I read every nature themed book I could gather. Most in those days featured natural […]