Midwest Wilderness Connections Eco-briefs and Eco-sweeps

MWC Eco-brief: Then meaning of the word "Racoon"

MWC Eco-brief: Then meaning of the word "Racoon"

The word "raccoon" stems from the Powhatan term meaning, "animal that scratches with its hands." #midwestmoment #naturephoto #midwestwildernessconnections #naturephotographer #photograph #photoofthedays #travel #travelphotographer #picoftheday #naturelove #wanderlusting #hikingadventures #mytravelgram #adventures #explorepage...

MWC Eco-brief: Then meaning of the word "Racoon"

The word "raccoon" stems from the Powhatan term meaning, "animal that scratches with its hands." #midwestmoment #naturephoto #midwestwildernessconnections #naturephotographer #photograph #photoofthedays #travel #travelphotographer #picoftheday #naturelove #wanderlusting #hikingadventures #mytravelgram #adventures #explorepage...

MWC Eco-brief: Monarch Butterfly Nectar Plants

MWC Eco-brief: Monarch Butterfly Nectar Plants

Monarch butterflies require milkweed (Asclepias spp.) as a larval food source. Just as important are nectar food plants to power adult monarch migrations north and south. Tropical milkweed sold at...

MWC Eco-brief: Monarch Butterfly Nectar Plants

Monarch butterflies require milkweed (Asclepias spp.) as a larval food source. Just as important are nectar food plants to power adult monarch migrations north and south. Tropical milkweed sold at...

MWC Eco-brief: Polyphemus Moths and Leaf Litter

MWC Eco-brief: Polyphemus Moths and Leaf Litter

When it comes time for a transformation, the Polyphemus moth caterpillar wraps itself in a leaf of its host plant, such as an oak, maple, birch, etc. Being a silk moth,...

MWC Eco-brief: Polyphemus Moths and Leaf Litter

When it comes time for a transformation, the Polyphemus moth caterpillar wraps itself in a leaf of its host plant, such as an oak, maple, birch, etc. Being a silk moth,...

MWC Eco-brief: Spring has Arrived in the forest

MWC Eco-brief: Spring has Arrived in the forest

The spring forest canopy can be as beautiful as its fall colors. Many migrating birds follow the opening of tree buds during spring migration. The opening of buds exposes lots...

MWC Eco-brief: Spring has Arrived in the forest

The spring forest canopy can be as beautiful as its fall colors. Many migrating birds follow the opening of tree buds during spring migration. The opening of buds exposes lots...

MWC Eco-brief: Eastern Redbud

MWC Eco-brief: Eastern Redbud

The eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) is an early blooming tree species that is an important first food plant for emerging bees and pollinators in search of nectar and pollen. The...

MWC Eco-brief: Eastern Redbud

The eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) is an early blooming tree species that is an important first food plant for emerging bees and pollinators in search of nectar and pollen. The...

Midwest Wilderness Connections: BirdNET Smartphone App Tutorial

Midwest Wilderness Connections: BirdNET Smartph...

During this tutorial, viewers will learn how to use the BirdNET bird sound identification app for Android smartphones. While in the field, users record bird sounds in the app, submit...

Midwest Wilderness Connections: BirdNET Smartph...

During this tutorial, viewers will learn how to use the BirdNET bird sound identification app for Android smartphones. While in the field, users record bird sounds in the app, submit...