Fifteen years ago tamarisk leaf beetles which feed only on salt cedar trees were brought in to help control this invasive species which grows along river banks in the West. The beetles have been so successful, that an unanticipated consequence of this loss of habitat has resulted in endangering the … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2016
The Vote
Because I couldn't bear to listen to election results, I planned a turkey hunt for last week. (No I didn't shoot any turkeys, but I actually did see some!) It was the prefect time for it. The cool, but sunny weather was perfect for walkabouts and the crystal clear evenings were perfect for … [Read more...]
Wesley Ridge Woodland Restoration
Shown in the foreground is the restored edge of the path through the woods at Wesley Ridge Retirement Community Center. Note the other side still covered with weeds. In the background are some of the duplexes which are part of the community. Long-time Wild Ones member Barb Velez Barbosa has a … [Read more...]
Fall Colors – White Baneberry
I love fall. It's the season that clothes itself in the colors I like the most -- reds, oranges, yellows, browns and greens. The fall foliage of the White Baneberry (Actaea pachypoda) is a good example. … [Read more...]
DON’T FORGET TO VOTE!
https://youtu.be/LXyTB55gT-A WE CAN LOVE (WE GO HIGH) by songwriter Alex Call. … [Read more...]
Vote for Biodiversity
Tomorrow, November 8th, is the last day to vote for a new president and a new congress of the United States of America. Regardless of all the half-truths and downright lies you've seen and heard, vote your conscience. Find your nearest voting location. Vote for native plants. Vote for … [Read more...]