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Rebecca Lexa, Naturalist

Category: Plants

How to Handle Poisonous Mushrooms

Posted on October 30, 2022November 1, 2022 by Rebecca Lexa

While edible mushrooms can be found just about year-round in much of temperate North America, fall is by far the… Read more How to Handle Poisonous Mushrooms

Why Forests Need Salmon

Posted on October 26, 2022November 17, 2022 by Rebecca Lexa

One of my favorite fall activities is to check local streams for salmon runs. Here in the Pacific Northwest, and… Read more Why Forests Need Salmon

Before Monocots and Eudicots: The Basal Angiosperms

Posted on October 19, 2022October 19, 2022 by Rebecca Lexa

One of the nice things about living on a lake is that I can go kayaking whenever I feel like… Read more Before Monocots and Eudicots: The Basal Angiosperms

The Green Curtain: What is Plant Blindness?

Posted on September 14, 2022September 14, 2022 by Rebecca Lexa

Imagine driving down a highway in a rural area with a group of other people. With every mile you pass… Read more The Green Curtain: What is Plant Blindness?

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

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

Foraging For Spring Greens

Posted on March 23, 2022March 23, 2022 by Rebecca Lexa

Happy Spring, everyone! It’s truly my favorite time of the year, as the days lengthen, the plants start to green… Read more Foraging For Spring Greens

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?

Hold That Salt! Native vs. Invasive Slugs and Snails

Posted on March 1, 2022November 8, 2022 by Rebecca Lexa

As winter begins to give way to spring here on the southwest Washington coast, I’ve started to see signs of… Read more Hold That Salt! Native vs. Invasive Slugs and Snails

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

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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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