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Yay for Waystations: How to Certify Your Property as a Monarch Waystation

By now, you may have heard that the International Union for Conservation of Nature classified the monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) as endangered in July 2022. While this designation does not provide the monarch butterfly any legal protections in the United States, it does highlight...

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Butterflies vs Moths: What are the differences?

Butterflies and moths are among the key beneficial pollinators that play a crucial role in maintaining a healthy ecosystem. While they share many similarities, including belonging to the same biological order classification Lepidoptera, they also have many differences that you can use to...

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Tackling Invasives: Early Spring Season Work

As the winter season fades and people become eager to get outside in anticipation of the warmer days of spring, there are quite a few invasive plant species also looking to exploit the early warmth and longer days. While most of the native floral communities are still in dormancy, a few species...

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Phenology, Climate Change, and You

Most people recognize the seasonality of natural cycles is shifting. Trained volunteers are now helping scientists to quantify those changes.

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