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A beautiful sunny day led me to the grasslands on the 13th. And I only required a couple layers of light clothing. Unlike today with wind gusts of 31 mph and the high of 44 degrees. Indeed, brrrrr! This device corkscrews itself into the ground like a seed This bioinspired seed carrier has an 80…
I definitely had to go to the grasslands yesterday afternoon. Furthermore, the weather couldn’t have been more perfect and that is why I had to! So I had two goals. One, stay out of the mud. Second, was to see if the Blue Funnel-lily’s (Androstephium caeruleum) leaves might be sprouting. So far I had managed…
A few more finds from the Sunday afternoon on the grasslands. Doesn’t this look like a Dr. Seuss character? World’s Deadliest Mushroom Changed How It Reproduces as It Spreads Across The US Agriculture Threatens Permanent Loss of Plant Diversity Scientists Studying Earth’s Trees Issue Stark Warning to Humanity Keep looking! The more you know, the…
After the fog lifted on Sunday (5th), Jim and I took an afternoon walk on the grasslands. Indeed, it was a very pleasant temperature in the upper 60s. Unlike today’s temp, eh. In any case with the rain, no complaints here. Eventually the ant found its way out with its prey. Sometimes I have patience…
We had stayed on the trail (Jan. 26th), but now needed a shortcut to get to another trail. So we choose an open area. The Forest Service had been cutting down some trees in that area from a previous time. We left our tracks in the wet dirt with the other critters. Furthermore, I am…
On January 26th, we were scouting for a potential First Wednesday outing. Here’s what we saw! As far as a future First Wednesday trail, it was pretty muddy for the first part. Our shoes had plenty of mud stuck to them. Other parts were more sandy. Regardless the trails will make for a pleasant walk….
The bottomlands have interesting trees. And many bottomland trees are mysteries to me. I am learning but it may take a few more years until I can remember them. LOL Natural Things Thanks Alan for sharing this article. Some young sea spiders can regrow their rear ends Army of pest-munching ducks keep South African vineyard…
What kinds of stuff can you find in an open field? Here are a couple of things we found on Thursday. In fact, it was a fine day out on the grasslands! The Night Sky Is Twice as Bright as It Was Only 8 Years Ago Armored dinos may have used tail clubs to bash…
Why you ask is it the time? Well, the poison ivy has no leaves so tis easier not to get a rash. However, beware that you can still get a rash if you handle the vine or stems of it. But beside winter being an excellent time to avoid the poison ivy, it is a…