Midwest Wilderness Connections Eco-briefs and Eco-sweeps
MWC Eco-brief: Butterfly mimicry
To be, or not to be, that is the question. The viceroy butterfly is commonly mistaken for a monarch. Known as Mullerian mimics, the toxic monarch and viceroy butterflies share...
MWC Eco-brief: Butterfly mimicry
To be, or not to be, that is the question. The viceroy butterfly is commonly mistaken for a monarch. Known as Mullerian mimics, the toxic monarch and viceroy butterflies share...
MWC Eco-brief: American Buffalo
The American buffalo is a critical keystone prairie species. Grazing by roaming buffalo herds keeps aggressive grass species in check and creates a mosaic of disturbed and undisturbed habitats. Their...
MWC Eco-brief: American Buffalo
The American buffalo is a critical keystone prairie species. Grazing by roaming buffalo herds keeps aggressive grass species in check and creates a mosaic of disturbed and undisturbed habitats. Their...
MWC Eco-sweep: Tour of the Munson Township Ceme...
Take a virtual walk through the Munson Township Cemetery Prairie Nature Preserve while a naturalist identifies plants, birds, and shares additional prairie info. Shot on June 21st, 2021. Additional information...
MWC Eco-sweep: Tour of the Munson Township Ceme...
Take a virtual walk through the Munson Township Cemetery Prairie Nature Preserve while a naturalist identifies plants, birds, and shares additional prairie info. Shot on June 21st, 2021. Additional information...
MWC Eco-brief: Red Shouldered Hawk
Due to habitat loss, red-shouldered hawk populations are declining in the Upper Midwest. A breeding pair requires over 250 acres of contiguous mature forest habitat. Protecting existing habitat and...
MWC Eco-brief: Red Shouldered Hawk
Due to habitat loss, red-shouldered hawk populations are declining in the Upper Midwest. A breeding pair requires over 250 acres of contiguous mature forest habitat. Protecting existing habitat and...
MWC Eco-sweeps: A Prairie Surprise in an Illino...
Have you ever been on a ride with a naturalist who hits the breaks to partake in impromptu remnant prairie ramblings while fiddling with new equipment? You have now! In...
MWC Eco-sweeps: A Prairie Surprise in an Illino...
Have you ever been on a ride with a naturalist who hits the breaks to partake in impromptu remnant prairie ramblings while fiddling with new equipment? You have now! In...
MWC Eco-brief: Frog Count Fun
How many different types of frogs do you hear? Scroll to the bottom of this page for the answer. #midwestmoment #naturephoto #wildernessculture #midwestwildernessconnections #naturephotographer #travel #travelphotographer #picoftheday #naturelove #wanderlusting #hikingadventures...
MWC Eco-brief: Frog Count Fun
How many different types of frogs do you hear? Scroll to the bottom of this page for the answer. #midwestmoment #naturephoto #wildernessculture #midwestwildernessconnections #naturephotographer #travel #travelphotographer #picoftheday #naturelove #wanderlusting #hikingadventures...
