The succulent, leathery leaves of this plant help it to retain moisture in their hot, windswept environment. It’s summertime and one of my absolute favorite things is going to the beach and getting a big whiff of salty air in the green salt marshes! I love the look of a white beach with green plants… Continue reading Sand Swept and Wind Blown Plant Adaptations
Tag: ecosystem
Malacology – A funny word for a funny group of animals.
While we may first think of these tiny creatures as garden pests, snails are very important members of the ecosystem and should be valued! Malacology, or the study of snails, has shown us how snails play a role in efficient decomposition and providing vital nutrients for animals that eat them. Snails eat leaves - yes,… Continue reading Malacology – A funny word for a funny group of animals.
Snakes – Maybe not your cup of tea, but SUPER important!
Snakes are wonderful for so many reasons! I can see it, some of you are thrilled by this and others…. not so much, but yes - snakes are good, even if they’re not your cup of tea. Snakes don’t have to be your favorite animal for you to realize that they play a vital role… Continue reading Snakes – Maybe not your cup of tea, but SUPER important!
It’s Winter. What is still growing beneath our feet?
Typically, we think of winter as a time for plants and animals to go dormant and settle down. Really there are hundreds of thousands of organisms growing during these cold, wet, dreary months! During the winter, we can go out and see so many different types of (drum roll, please…) - FUNGUS! Did you know… Continue reading It’s Winter. What is still growing beneath our feet?
