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Born Again

Posted on May 13, 2013 by prairiebotanist

I have been waiting for bitter root (Lewisia redivia) to bloom for weeks now, and I was rewarded during recent stroll near my research plots. The name “Lewisia” comes from Merriweather Lewis, who first described the plant; “rediviva” is apt, … Continue reading →

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Rough Thoughts on Restoration and Diversity from the Arid Grass and Sage

Posted on April 27, 2013 by prairiebotanist

We live in a society that replaces craftsmanship and beauty with functionality. We don’t raise animals. We produce them by the tens of thousands inside walls, and then we thaw and heat them according to the instructions on the package. … Continue reading →

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References for Restoration and Conservation

Posted on February 27, 2013 by prairiebotanist

My passion for the science of Ecology and the practices of ecological restoration and conservation arose largely from time I spent on small, “postage stamp”, Iowa prairies. I still struggle to articulate the appeal, but for me there is something … Continue reading →

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