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Donna VanBuecken

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Flight of the Fall Monarch

Ever wonder why a monarch butterfly typically lives its entire life in only two to six weeks, while the fourth or fifth generation typically lives for up to eight or nine months? Perhaps this timely discussion with Orley "Chip" R. Taylor Jr., in part, will provide the answer. Sun Angle at Solar … [Read more...]

Some Recommendations

I want to share with you two resources I am most grateful for. The first one is a Facebook page, and the second is a newsletter.   The Dave Crawford Facebook page I am intrigued by Dave Crawford's Facebook page. I have known Dave since 2005 when he was a Wild Ones member. With his … [Read more...]

Cinco de Mayo – Hominy

Tomorrow, May 5th, Cinco de Mayo, is a day many schools and communities celebrate here in the U.S., as well as in Mexico. Often mistaken as Mexico’s celebration of independence, it actually is intended to celebrate the Battle of Puebla. It has, however, become more of a fun holiday that celebrates … [Read more...]

Plants & Pollinators (2)

Bee Buzz – Support Native Plant Vendors Reprinted in part from Nature Scoop, May 2020 issue. We can help save native bees by providing pesticide-free native plants that bloom from early spring until fall, and by having natural nesting places in our yards. These plants provide nectar (fuel for … [Read more...]

Monarch Numbers Dropped to 2016-2017 Levels

Monarch Status Something unbelievable has happened to the Monarch population. Due to the cold spring in the upper Midwest and the dry fall in the southwestern states, the Monarchs' status dropped to below the 2016-2017 levels. The monarch migration is comprised of three or four generations. … [Read more...]

Queen Quest Blitz — Black Friday

If you're not into Black Friday shopping, you might like to join fellow naturalists in the Queen Quest Blitz. Hosted by the Queen Quest Project, which is a joint effort between the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Boosters Team and University of Minnesota's Bee Squad, citizen scientists will search … [Read more...]