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Rebecca Lexa, Naturalist

Category: Nature

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

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, 2022April 27, 2023 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

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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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