Reference my earlier post on Catherine Zimmerman video project. Catherine just sent an update indicating she still has a ways to go to get the funding she needs to finish this film. Besides the habitat heroes already cited, the video also includes Wild Ones members Todd Crail from Oak Openings … [Read more...]
Aurora Borealis
The Aurora...As It Actually Appeared from Alan Dyer on Vimeo. Although not related to the landscape on the ground, I couldn't help sharing this video from this past February of the Aurora Borealis with you. We often see the Northern Lights at our hunting property, but we've never seen anything … [Read more...]
Update on Monarchs & Ice Storm
Because monarchs are cold-blooded, they can withstand an amazing amount of cold weather. Here's an awesome video from The Guardian … [Read more...]
Vote for Monarchs by March 18th – NSERC Video Contest
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLyCp_kgXNw Grace Pitman, an MSc student at the University of Guelph, is one of 33 finalists in 'Science, Action!' video contest by Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). Grace’s research looks at habitat selection of monarch … [Read more...]
Update on Monarchs and Mexico’s Ice Storm
CBC Radio-Canada interviewed Research scientist Pablo Jaramillo about what happened in the March storm and the devastating days after. Anticipating 35% loss, it appears it may be 1-1/2 months before the overall monarch losses are known. Monarch Watch Conservation Specialist Brenda Dziedzic … [Read more...]
Nationally Known Entomologist Doug Tallamy to speak in Green Bay – Wisconsin
Nationally known entomologist and Wild Ones Honorary Director Doug Tallamy, Ph.D, will speak in Green Bay, Wisconsin on Wednesday, March 30th and Thursday, March 31st. I've heard Dr Tallamy speak at least four times and I'm looking forward to hearing him again. Hopefully we'll get an update on some … [Read more...]