Monarch Update, Mid-August
It’s been a little over two weeks since I made my last monarch update. We are just starting the time of year when the super generation is being born! This…
Category: environmental education
Missing out on a Piece of Peace
I found something today I was not looking for (and did not realize it was missing until the day unfolded.) This is my story of finding an essential piece that’s…
Passing on the School Garden Baton
School gardens are in my blood. I’ve been continually involved in planning, planting, and caring for school gardens since 2004! Fifteen years! Wow, that is a long time! And, more…
Saving the Monarch Butterfly
Today, I feel compelled to write about monarch conservation. We are in the height of monarch breeding season here in the midwest, and I am seeing post after post on…
Have a Great Memorial Day Weekend!
Dear Faithful Readers, I am going to take a much needed break this weekend to enjoy my family! I decided I need to make them a priority for the next…
A Turtle Steals the Show!
Today, I presented nine times on prairies! In the morning, I saw four kindergarten classes. I like students of all ages, including kindergarten. The weather was fine, although a little…
Woodland Plants In Wisconsin
Wild Oats Uvularia sessilifolia L., or more commonly known as Wild Oats was a plant that caught the eye of our hikers today on a birding walk that celebrated International Migratory…
