Arboretum & Wildlife Center Fall Report 2011

Posted by Rod Sayler on January 30, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

WSU Arboretum Fall Report 2011

Activities of students and volunteers working in the WSU Arboretum & Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC) are highlighted in the Fall Report 2011.  This report illustrates and describes fieldwork and development projects on the AWCC, including the new citizen science project on pollinators in Palouse Prairie that was prototyped by students during the fall. NOTE: The … Continue reading →

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Bees in January

Posted by Rod Sayler on January 30, 2012 · 2 Comments 

Honeybee at entrance to hive.

What do honey bees do in January in eastern Washington?  Why, they come out and fly around, of course! At least they might if the weather is as warm as its been on the Palouse Prairie and the campus of Washington State University through early winter. One day in early January, while stopping to take … Continue reading →

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Are Worms Natural? The Global Worming Debate

Posted by Rod Sayler on January 29, 2012 · 47 Comments 

Robin Eating Worm

To be more specific, are earthworms natural?  For the chronically busy and distracted, the short answer to that question is – absolutely not!  Earthworms are not natural!  Not even a little bit!  At least they’re not natural if they’re non-native, introduced earthworms that are devouring the forest floor and radically changing the ecology of some … Continue reading →

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