Ecology
After A Fall
Evidence of the end of a tree’s life is easy to see in most of our forests where fallen trees…
When a Forest Giant Needs to Come Down
One of the first tasks I had when I started in my role here at LREC back in September was…
A Crawfish Tale
Center: Marge Lodes Early last fall, LREC was approached by Margie Lodes, a high school junior at St. Joseph’s Academy,…
The Great Depression, The Dust Bowl and Prairie Plants
A recent walk down the hallways at Covenant Christian School was a bit startling. Long rolls of white paper, about…
Oh Deer!
Working at an ecology center, it probably comes as no surprise when we share that staff, volunteers, students and teachers…
Where in Litzsinger?
Litzsinger provides outdoor discovery for all ages, from preschoolers to well-seasoned volunteers. Our newest quiz, “Where in Litzsinger?” will challenge…
Glasshouse Quiz: Tree Flowers
Red buckeye (Aesculus pavia) and ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius).Image by LREC staff. Most people think of flowers as a harbinger of spring…
Glasshouse Quiz: Spring Bloomers
Spring at LREC. Image by Deanna English This winter has been unusually mild with February feeling like April for much…
Nuisance Species?
What do Osage orange trees and white-tail deer have in common? They are both nuisance species—native plants and animals that…
Orchids at LREC
According to Bill Summers’ book Missouri Orchids, there are 34 orchid species native to Missouri. Orchids tend to be fairly…
Thoughts on Language Learning
I am amazed by language. We spend a large portion of our lives learning language. In our childhood, we develop…