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Rebecca Lexa, Naturalist

Category: Nature

What Are Decomposers and Why Should We Thank Them?

Posted on March 16, 2022 by Rebecca Lexa

Last week I wrote about detritivores, those animals (and occasional plant) that ingest decaying matter and thereby help control diseases… Read more What Are Decomposers and Why Should We Thank Them?

What Are Detritivores and Why Are They Awesome?

Posted on March 11, 2022March 11, 2022 by Rebecca Lexa

Think back to biology classes you’ve taken and you very likely heard the terms carnivore (animal that eats meat), herbivore… Read more What Are Detritivores and Why Are They Awesome?

The Hidden World of Moss Forests

Posted on February 23, 2022November 8, 2022 by Rebecca Lexa

Last week I wrote about why it’s important to preserve all sorts of ecosystems, not just forests. Today I want… Read more The Hidden World of Moss Forests

Is Planting Trees Always the Answer?

Posted on February 16, 2022February 16, 2022 by Rebecca Lexa

Look at any list of “things you can do to save the planet/combat climate change/prevent extinction/etc.”, and you’re almost always… Read more Is Planting Trees Always the Answer?

Habitat Restoration: Replacing Invasive Beach Grass with Native

Posted on February 8, 2022July 29, 2022 by Rebecca Lexa

I love sleep, and I love not having to wake to an alarm. It’s one of my favorite things about… Read more Habitat Restoration: Replacing Invasive Beach Grass with Native

Ancient Oregon Floods, Part 2: The Missoula Floods

Posted on February 2, 2022February 2, 2022 by Rebecca Lexa

Last week I talked about how Oregon and Washington were covered in several massive floods of lava that hardened into… Read more Ancient Oregon Floods, Part 2: The Missoula Floods

Ancient Oregon Floods, Part 1: Floods of Lava

Posted on January 25, 2022February 2, 2022 by Rebecca Lexa

Last night I got to teach my first iteration of my Ecoregions of Oregon class for the year. This is… Read more Ancient Oregon Floods, Part 1: Floods of Lava

How Dangerous Are Coyote Encounters?

Posted on January 18, 2022January 19, 2022 by Rebecca Lexa

While spring is a time that many people associate with cute baby animals, fall and winter are when breeding season… Read more How Dangerous Are Coyote Encounters?

What is Ecopsychology?

Posted on January 11, 2022January 19, 2022 by Rebecca Lexa

If you’ve explored my classes, you may have noticed that one of them is titled “Ecopsychology For Everyone.” It’s a… Read more What is Ecopsychology?

How to Feed Birds Safely and Ethically

Posted on December 28, 2021July 7, 2022 by Rebecca Lexa

Note: If you like this post, I’ve expanded the material quite a bit in my chapbook Avian Neighbors: Being a… Read more How to Feed Birds Safely and Ethically

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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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