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Sun Sedge, Old Friend

Posted on May 17, 2024 by prairiebotanist

Once upon a time spent many hours lying on my belly in the prairie counting and identifying the stems in little quarter meter square worlds. In the Flint Hills of Kansas, one of my most ubiquitous fellows was sun sedge, … Continue reading →

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Sharing “The Persistent Threats of Dominance and Hierarchy” by Justin Thomas in the Missouri Natural Areas Newsletter

Posted on April 30, 2024 by prairiebotanist

Find the essay here. As beings we would all benefit from slowing down, listening, and meeting the land where it is with “engagement and awareness.”

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Growing Season Burns

Posted on April 13, 2024 by prairiebotanist

Burns occurring now are clearly growing season burns. The spring flora is well underway. Bumble bee queens are about. For reasons given in a previous post, most of these burns, especially those occurring in remnant natural communities, will do more … Continue reading →

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