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Lichen or Not: The Fascinating World of a Symbiotic Organism

Carl Linnaeus. The Linnaeus. The guy who documented and classified a sizable chunk of Earth’s known species, the father of taxonomy, the guy you learned about in high school biology and immediately forgot, insulted one of my favorite taxonomic groups.

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The Beauty of Native Wildflowers

By Anna Autilio Lead Environmental Educator In 2018, we mark the centennial of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, the most powerful and important bird-protection law ever passed. In honor of this milestone, nature lovers around the world are joining forces to celebrate 2018 as the “Year of the Bird.” March’s call to action is to cultivate…

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Speak Your Mind on Invasives!

By Mandy Vellia, OCISMA Coordinator In 2002, the Noxious Weed Quarantine was passed by the Vermont Agency of Agriculture to regulate the sale and movement of invasive plants. These non-native plants have proven to be harmful to Vermont’s working lands, natural areas, and waterways. While not all exotic plants are bad, species classified as “invasive”…

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Look For It Now: White Baneberry

Ever been rambling through the woods alone and get a spooky feeling you’re not alone? That somebody is watching you? Ever turn around and see hundreds of dolls’ eyes staring back at you? Sounds totally creepy, right? Well, don’t think it can’t happen to you! White baneberry (Actaea pachypoda) is now in its full berry…

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