Posts Tagged ‘fen’

If you ever encounter a moose in the wild (from a distance) you will understand why this creature is an awesome animal. I have seen many in the Beartooth Mountains in Montana as well as Yellowstone National Park. The moose is ‘larger than life’ and very much more than a cartoon character with a flying...

“Feed Me, I Want Food” was the recurring theme in Little Shop Of Horrors. No, this show is not about human-eating plants but actual carnivorous plants in the wild. During my research and travels across America I have seen many carnivorous plants. Allow me to teach you about them and show you where to find them....

During my wolf research there was an unexpected midnight adventure. Most of my outdoor adventures are full of enjoyment and fun! Not so, on this late night excursion. Come along on this trip but be prepared for 10,000 blood-sucking mosquitoes! http://joeybeepodcast.com/podcasts/2020/AMIDNIGHTADVENTURES.mp3Podcast:...

When people think of wetlands many will speak of mosquitoes and mud. I will tell you that the diversity of animals is amazing. Please take the time this year to visit a marsh, swamp, bog, or fen and you will have a great day in nature. Today, we delve into the rebirth of a...

We have many different species of plant and animal that are causing great harm to our nation.  They have altered ecosystems forever.  Often, we can only control these populations.  Today is part 1 in a series of this important ecological...

I have spent so much time in the field and in the lab researching plants.  As an environmental scientist, my list of research includes: non-native plant species on the Sage Brush Steppe, critical grizzly bear habitat, and director of the Chile Pepper Research Lab.  Plants are vital to our survival on this planet....