Midwest Wilderness Connections Eco-briefs and Eco-sweeps

MWC Eco-brief: American Buffalo

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-brief: Oak Woodland Health

MWC Eco-brief: Oak Woodland Health

Many oak woodlands in the Midwest were historically open and savanna-like. These habitats were filled to the brim with species diversity due to the patchwork of bright, sunny areas and...

MWC Eco-brief: Oak Woodland Health

Many oak woodlands in the Midwest were historically open and savanna-like. These habitats were filled to the brim with species diversity due to the patchwork of bright, sunny areas and...

MWC Eco-brief: Red Shouldered Hawk

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 Illinois Railroad Right-of-Way

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

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...

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...