When discussing invasive species, we often think of species that evolved far away on other continents. Here in the United… Read more Are Cowbirds Invasive?
Category: Habitat Restoration
More Trees Do Not Equal a Better Forest
The Willapa Hills in southwestern Washington is one of the most heavily logged places. Not in current activity, necessarily, but… Read more More Trees Do Not Equal a Better Forest
Prairie Days
I’m in the middle of my fall peregrinations, currently staying with family in the Missouri Ozarks as my base of… Read more Prairie Days
Debunking Outdoor Cat Myths
Cats are wonderful animals and I love them dearly; they’re incredible companions, highly entertaining, and there are few things nicer… Read more Debunking Outdoor Cat Myths
How to Identify Cross Orbweaver Spiders
Click here to learn more about the How to Identify article series. Name: Cross orbweaver spider (Araneus diadematus), also known as… Read more How to Identify Cross Orbweaver Spiders
Why Insects Need Native Plants
Earlier this year a study was released that explored the viability of alternative hosts for caterpillars for whom ash trees… Read more Why Insects Need Native Plants
Why Do We Need Wildlife Corridors?
Late last year, people around the world mourned the death of P-22, a geriatric male mountain lion (Puma concolor) who… Read more Why Do We Need Wildlife Corridors?
How to Identify Spotted Lanternflies
Click here to learn more about the How to Identify article series. Name: Spotted lanternfly (Lycorma deliculata) Range and typical… Read more How to Identify Spotted Lanternflies
How to Identify Trailing Blackberry
Click here to learn more about the How to Identify article series. Name: Trailing blackberry (Rubus ursinus), also known as… Read more How to Identify Trailing Blackberry
Species You Didn’t Know Weren’t Native to North America
There are some species found here in North America that are so common that many people just assume they’re part… Read more Species You Didn’t Know Weren’t Native to North America