This week I share Hawai'i Birding Trails online resources and the landscape context of the kipuka traversed by the Pu'u Huluhulu Trail. Learn about the dry and temperate mixed forest on this cinder cone and the two dominant native tree...
This week I share my experiences attempting the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) on the Big Island of Hawai'i. Learn about introduced, winter visitor, and endemic native species that call the Hawaiian Islands home. To learn more: https://hiaudubon.org/birding-in-hawaii/ https://www.audubon.org/news/birding https://www.amazon.com/American-Birdi......
This week I share something new I learned recently: there's an invasive lupine species, bigleaf lupine (Lupinus polyphyllus), that threatens the habitat of and can act as a dangerous ecological sink for the rare Karner blue butterfly. Learn why it's...
This week I help build your community scientist skills and help our rare species by showing you how to report your rare species observations to Michigan Natural Features Inventory (MNFI) and contribute critical info to Michigan's Natural Heritage Database. I...
While it's bitter cold outside, snuggle up someplace warm and virtually explore the diversity of rare flora and fauna living near you! This week I share online resources to help you figure out what federally and state listed species occur...
This week I build upon last week's discussion of Michigan's rare species protection and review rare species law at the federal level under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). I review what, by law, you shouldn't do to rare species and...
This week I share a topic near and dear to my heart, the regulation and protection of Michigan's rare flora and fauna. Learn about Michigan's endangered species law, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2024. I review what, by law,...
Happy New Year! This week I share a couple of poems that reflect on the inspiration, beauty, and joy we experience when learning from nature. My hope for you in 2025 is that you never lose the wonder of new...
This week I pause to remember the meaning of the season and wish all of you a very Merry Christmas! May you have a blessed holiday season with family and friends (furry and feathered included)! I also wanted to thank...
