It's been a while since I've posted about my square meter project. Don't worry - I haven't abandoned it! I visited the plot frequently through most of October, even as insect activity slowed considerably. There was almost always something moving around, even as November arrived. More importantly, there was always beauty and distraction, both of…

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07.12.2024

Photos of the Week – December 6, 2024 | The Prairie Ecologist

One of the best things about spending time in prairies is that, except when clouds interfere, you can get spectacular and unobstructed views of both sunrises and sunsets. It is, of course, a bad idea to look directly at the sun, even when it is near the horizon. The sun's light is diffused and scattered,…

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17.12.2024

Photos of the Week – December 16, 2024 | The Prairie Ecologist

Quick announcement for graduate students doing research in the Great Plains. J.E. Weaver grant applications will be accepted through February 7. They provide $1,500 to students working on topics that will help better understand and conserve Great Plains ecosystems. Last week was a flurry of activity, both at work and home. On Friday, I took…

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21.12.2024

Best of 2024 – Square Meter Prairie Photos | The Prairie Ecologist

As 2024 winds down, there's a lot to look back on. Photographically, there's no question what my strongest memories are tied to. Starting in late April, I made 112 trips (and counting) to a 1x1 meter plot of prairie along Lincoln Creek on the eastern edge of Aurora, Nebraska. There, I found an incredible bounty…

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