What do I treasure about living in Oregon? Without hesitation, I can tell you it’s our State Park System. No matter where I choose to visit… the
Category: Ecology
“Connected” Nurse Stumps
In Oregon, many of the nurse stumps in our forests are connected to both Human History and Natural History. Glance into the woods here to see what
“Creepy”
Creepy or not? Sometimes what seems creepy might not be… Take a moment to think about this fellow- the Leafhopper Assassin Bug (Zelus renardii)… Although it looks pretty
Inspired by- Sir Nicholas Winton
July 1, 2015- one of my heroes passed away… a gentleman I’ve never met, but for whom I feel great admiration and respect… Sir Nicholas
UNLESS… Earth-friendly Chroniclers: Challenge 12 ~ Pollinator Portraits
Day pollinators on wildflowers at Jackson Bottom Wetland in Hillsboro, Oregon: Beyond the crucial ecosystem services they provide, pollinators are a diverse and fascinating group
Brain Pollen
I’ve been out buzzing across fields of cyberspace for quite some time now collecting brain pollen: Particles of information picked up here and there, carried
