There is a new citizen science program in America being co-hosted by the Monarch Joint Venture (MJV) organization. It's called the Integrated Monarch Monitoring Program (IMMP). This new initiative engages biologists, land managers and citizen scientists in monitoring monarchs and their habitat … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2018
Memorial Day and the Equal Rights Amendment (E.R.A.)
Memorial Day, the last Monday in May, is the day set aside for us to honor the soldiers who fought and died for us in American conflicts -- conflicts fought, for the most part, in the name of freedom. And what is freedom? According to Merriam-Webster, it is "liberation from the power of another." … [Read more...]
The Colors of Virginia Bluebells
I've written about Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica) before. But because I, like many others, find them so fascinating, I can't help but write about them again. I love the many colors they show us so early in the dreary spring weather. The various shades of blue and pink and white, and their … [Read more...]
Mid-America Monarch Conservation Strategy – Comments due May 31st
Reprinted from Midwest Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies (MAFWA): Seeking Public Comments on Draft of Mid-America Monarch Conservation Strategy The Midwest Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (MAFWA) welcomes public comments through May 31 on a draft conservation plan that provides … [Read more...]
What’s Good for Birds is Good for People
What's good for birds is also good for people. Here are some possible impacts of your native plant garden presented by the National Audubon Society: "557: Varieties of butterflies and moths supported by native oak trees, as compared to only 5 butterfly and moth species supported by … [Read more...]
Results of Conservation Congress Hearings – Wisconsin
Reference Wisconsin Conservation Congress Spring Hearings -- Neonics and Wisconsin Conservation Congress 2018. Hearing results are in and I'm a bit surprised, but not hilariously so with people's votes. To see the results for all the questions by county and state-wide, go to Summary of … [Read more...]