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Rebecca Lexa, Naturalist

Category: Plants

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, 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, 2022February 24, 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?

Nurse Stump: The Ghost of Old Growth Past

Posted on December 22, 2021December 22, 2021 by Rebecca Lexa

Last week I visited my favorite trail at Willapa National Wildlife Refuge. The Cutthroat Climb (named for the cutthroat trout… Read more Nurse Stump: The Ghost of Old Growth Past

Free Winter Foraging Ebook!

Posted on December 1, 2021January 19, 2022 by Rebecca Lexa

I am pleased to announce the release of my very first quarterly ebook! Winter Foraging: Forty (Or So) Wild Foods… Read more Free Winter Foraging Ebook!

More Articles For You To Read!

Posted on November 29, 2021January 19, 2022 by Rebecca Lexa

Hi, everyone! I just wanted to drop a quick note here to let you know that I am very excited… Read more More Articles For You To Read!

How Do Plants Fix Nitrogen?

Posted on November 23, 2021November 23, 2021 by Rebecca Lexa

When I am teaching my class on Forests, Fire Ecology, and Climate Change, I always start with a basic introduction… Read more How Do Plants Fix Nitrogen?

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