A meadow is an ecosystem populated primarily with herbaceous (non-woody) plants, including wildflowers, grasses and grass-like plants such as sedges and rushes. One meadow may offer many different habitats, based on its topography, soil composition and moisture content, and proximity …
Ask a Naturalist Q: How can I help overwintering birds? — MS Since winter birds face limited food sources, frozen water and inadequate shelter, they can use our help. Having native plants in your yard is a great way to …
Ask a Naturalist Q: Is there anything I should be doing to prepare my garden beds for winter? What should I do about the fallen leaves? — S.M. As temperatures cool and fall starts slipping into winter, is there anything …
Ask a Naturalist Q: I’ve heard that pollinators are in trouble. What can I do to help them? — G.Z. You are correct! Insect populations in general have dropped dramatically in the past 50 years; according to some studies, the …