Photographing the Niobrara Valley Preserve

I never feel like I do justice to this fantastic landscape when I photograph it.  Yet I keep trying… See photos and commentary from last week here: http://prairieecologist.com/2011/10/03/photographing-the-niobrara-valley-preserve/

Sweet Clover – Ugly, dangerous, or both?

Sweet clover used to be a staple species for wildlife plantings.  Unfortunately, the species can be pretty aggressive, and has now fallen into disfavor.  It’s a non-native species, and not one I like to see on my sites, but I also don’t think it’s truly an invasive species – I …

Photo of the Week – The Prairie Ecologist

Ambush bugs are like trolls in your refrigerator.  Find out how by clicking on the link below.  (Come on, you’re curious now, aren’t you??) http://prairieecologist.com/2011/09/16/photo-of-the-week-september-16-2011/

When is a non-native species invasive? – The Prairie Ecologist

There are good definitions of both non-native species and invasive species but the two terms are often erroneously used interchangeably.  This has created a lot of confusion lately about whether or not invasive species should be seen as a problem.  Read thoughts here about invasive species in Nebraska’s prairies. http://prairieecologist.com/2011/09/13/purist-or-pragmatist-identifying-and-addressing-non-native-vs-invasive-species-in-prairies/

Photo of the Week – The Prairie Ecologist

It’s officially autumn in the prairies – you can tell by all the big yellow flowers…  Read more (and see more photos) here: http://prairieecologist.com/2011/09/09/photo-of-the-week-september-9-2011/

Frogs in the Grass – The Prairie Ecologist

Why is this frog hanging out on top of a prairie hill??  Find out more at: http://prairieecologist.com/2011/09/06/frogs-in-the-grass/

Photo of the Week – The Prairie Ecologist

This honey bee that was featured on the cover of NEBRASKAland magazine a year ago.  Except that it turns out it’s not really a honey bee…  The real story is actually much more interesting – read about it here: http://prairieecologist.com/2011/09/02/photo-of-the-week-september-2-2011/

Lessons from a Fenceline – The Prairie Ecologist

What can you learn by looking at what’s growing along a fence?  Read here for an example: http://prairieecologist.com/2011/08/30/lessons-from-a-fenceline/

Photo of the Week – The Prairie Ecologist

Here’s what I found in my prairie last week.  Pretty, right?  Read why some biologists might see this a little differently. http://prairieecologist.com/2011/08/26/photo-of-the-week-august-26-2011/

Grandpa’s Accidental Prairie Restoration – The Prairie Ecologist

Grandpa was more progressive than he knew.  Read about the prairie restoration project he did in 1962. http://prairieecologist.com/2011/08/23/grandpas-accidental-prairie-restoration-project/

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