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Rebecca Lexa, Naturalist

Category: Nature

Invasive Species and Climate Change

Posted on May 31, 2022July 29, 2022 by Rebecca Lexa

I’ve spent years battling invasive species, particularly plants, with the goal of habitat restoration. It’s an imperfect process, of course.… Read more Invasive Species and Climate Change

Nature’s Effects on the Brain

Posted on May 24, 2022May 14, 2022 by Rebecca Lexa

One of my favorite parts of my ecopsychology class is teaching people about the concrete, measurable ways in which nature… Read more Nature’s Effects on the Brain

Why Do Small Birds Chase Large Birds?

Posted on May 17, 2022May 13, 2022 by Rebecca Lexa

I recently put out a call for questions and article topics to folks on my monthly email list. I got… Read more Why Do Small Birds Chase Large Birds?

I Found a Baby Deer! Now What?

Posted on May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 by Rebecca Lexa

My previous two posts dealt with what to do if you find a baby bird or baby rabbit. This week… Read more I Found a Baby Deer! Now What?

I Found a Baby Rabbit! Now What?

Posted on May 3, 2022April 29, 2022 by Rebecca Lexa

Last week’s article went into depth about what to do if you find a baby bird. Today I want to… Read more I Found a Baby Rabbit! Now What?

I Found a Baby Bird! Now What?

Posted on April 29, 2022 by Rebecca Lexa

It’s nesting season here in the Northern hemisphere, and numerous species of bird from songbirds to waterfowl to raptors and… Read more I Found a Baby Bird! Now What?

Weird Weather, Or How We Broke the Jet Stream

Posted on April 20, 2022 by Rebecca Lexa

It’s been an unusual spring here on the southwest Washington coast. While I’m gratified to see that we’ve gotten more… Read more Weird Weather, Or How We Broke the Jet Stream

The Last Rattlesnake Roundup: Toward a More Sustainable Attraction

Posted on April 13, 2022April 13, 2022 by Rebecca Lexa

Recently I read that the last rattlesnake roundup in Georgia is being renewed as a wildlife-friendly festival. Looking at the… Read more The Last Rattlesnake Roundup: Toward a More Sustainable Attraction

The Importance of Nature Literacy

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Rebecca Lexa

I recently read this article on the need for increased science literacy in the United States, and how our lack… Read more The Importance of Nature Literacy

How to Forage Safely

Posted on March 31, 2022March 31, 2022 by Rebecca Lexa

Spring foraging season is here, and plenty of us are putting on our hiking boots and grabbing our bags and… Read more How to Forage Safely

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Rebecca lives and works on unceded Chinook territory. To learn how to help the Chinook Indian Nation regain federal recognition, please visit https://chinookjustice.org/.

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