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Tag Archives: native plants

Ripples 10/12/17

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Jim KnickelbineOctober 13, 2017

Autumn is probably the busiest time in our preserve.  One might think that with the growing season behind us, things would settle down.  In truth, September through November brings hundreds of children visiting for field trips, and hundreds of acres … Continue reading →

Posted in Plants, Seasons, Uncategorized | Tagged fall, native plants, pollinators, trees

Ripples 9/7/17

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Jim KnickelbineSeptember 7, 2017

The life around us flows like tides in the ocean.  In spring, the tide of migrant birds and insects flows north, finding places which support their families.  After a successful summer, even more animals flow south again to places where … Continue reading →

Posted in Migration | Tagged fall migration, forage, native plants, wetlands

Ripples 2/9/17

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Jim KnickelbineFebruary 10, 2017

Just a couple of weeks more now, and we’ll be into spring.  As the Earth’s tilt gradually places us more toward the Sun, we’re receiving a lot more solar energy than we did six weeks ago.  The birds know it, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Migration, Native Plants, Seasons | Tagged diversity, Invasive Species, native plants, pollinators, seeds

Ripples 1/13/17

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Jim KnickelbineJanuary 13, 2017

It is hard to imagine the potential impact of a piece of bare ground in the wintertime.  That potential is hidden, waiting for a little encouragement both from the weather and from the people who own and manage it.   … Continue reading →

Posted in Native Plants, Uncategorized | Tagged land management, native plants, restoration
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