“Life in the Rivers” Photography Contest
Photo by William A. Bascom I came across a contest hosted by River des Peres Watershed Coalition. It’s a challenge to…
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Nature’s Camo
As you may have read in our newsletter, the Glass House Quiz in May is about hard-to-spot animals. We scoured…
Make Good Art
Wandering New York City before Christmas, I made a few serendipitous discoveries. One was coming across Madeleine L’Engle’s acceptance speech…
An Educator’s Guide to the “Four Cs”
I recently read A Guide to the Four Cs, a short and quite readable National Education Association report simplifying so-called…
Volunteer Educator – Above and Beyond
Volunteer Educator, DD, discovers that she is a temporary habitat for a stink bug, much to the delight of preschool…
To Snag or Not to Snag
Check out this article regarding the value of keeping a dead tree standing: Tree Snag Ecology
Orchids at LREC
According to Bill Summers’ book Missouri Orchids, there are 34 orchid species native to Missouri. Orchids tend to be fairly sensitive to disturbance, so we are extremely pleased to find them here at LREC.
Thoughts on Language Learning
I am amazed by language. We spend a large portion of our lives learning language. In our childhood, we develop…
Water Quality Sampling Dates Changed
This summer’s monthly water quality sampling schedule has changed. Sampling will take place on Wednesday mornings, rather than the Thursday…
Water Quality Sampling Dates Changed
This summer’s monthly water quality sampling schedule has changed. Sampling will take place on Wednesday mornings, rather than the Thursday…
Recent Posts
- Our Fall Interns November 8, 2024
- A Message from Emma Crisman, our New Education Program Specialist November 8, 2024
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- Spring Quiz March 29, 2024
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- Reconstructing and Reconnecting Native Habitats March 8, 2024