Wildlife Wednesday: Mimics & Wasps
Yesterday, I found two monarch eggs on the swamp milkweed in my yard. You can see those in the second photo below. We also had a monarch eclosure, meaning the…
Tag: Conservation
Plans for National Pollinator Week
I have often wondered if I would have enjoyed being an entomologist! Even saying that amazes me, but as I’ve aged, I am constantly amazed by the role insects play…
The Plant Game, Part II: Answers to 5/28
Late yesterday, I posed several questions about a plant that is special to me. Today, the answers will be provided! The first question was: Do you know the common name…
A Plant Game: Do You Know?
Do you know the common name for this plant? Where does it grow? Does it have any significance for conservation? Why or why not? When might you find…
Somewhat Silent Sunday: Virtual Forest Bathing, #SOL20, Day 29/ Year 3
As I explained last week, my usual Sunday posts only contain photographs with or without captions. But, since this month I am writing as part of a writing challenge, I…
Somewhat Silent Sunday Eagle Watching: #SOL20, Day 22/ Year 3
As some of you know, on Sundays I post a “silent” blog with photos only. But, since the Slice of Life Challenge is about writing, I feel I must write…
Prairie Planting Day 1: #SOL Day 8/Year 3
It’s 6: 38 p.m. Central Standard Time and it is still light out! Whoo-hoo! Yay! It was 63 degrees when my husband and I headed outside to plant our prairie…
Planting a Prairie Patch: #SOL20, Day 7/Year3
Tomorrow, my husband and I will finally get around to planting part of our yard as native prairie. We have a spot behind our barn that we formally used as…
