Midwest Wilderness Connections Eco-briefs and Eco-sweeps

Midwest Wilderness Connections Eco-brief: Spicebush Swallowtail

Midwest Wilderness Connections Eco-brief: Spice...

The spicebush swallowtail is a mimic of the poisonous pipevine swallow tail. The spicebush swallowtail frequents habitats that are wooded to open and savanna-like with a great deal of plant...

Midwest Wilderness Connections Eco-brief: Spice...

The spicebush swallowtail is a mimic of the poisonous pipevine swallow tail. The spicebush swallowtail frequents habitats that are wooded to open and savanna-like with a great deal of plant...

Midwest Wilderness Connections: Natural Area Restoration in Urban Landscapes

Midwest Wilderness Connections: Natural Area Re...

In most Midwestern states, the dickcissel is listed as a grassland species of greatest conservation need. Due to the conversion of grasslands to agricultural, industrial, and residential land development, many...

Midwest Wilderness Connections: Natural Area Re...

In most Midwestern states, the dickcissel is listed as a grassland species of greatest conservation need. Due to the conversion of grasslands to agricultural, industrial, and residential land development, many...

Midwest Wilderness Connections Eco-brief: Appendaged Waterleaf

Midwest Wilderness Connections Eco-brief: Appen...

Appendaged Waterleaf (Hydrophyllum appendiculatum) is found in woodlands with moist soil that is high in organic matter. Note the ants visiting the flowers. There is a great deal of research...

Midwest Wilderness Connections Eco-brief: Appen...

Appendaged Waterleaf (Hydrophyllum appendiculatum) is found in woodlands with moist soil that is high in organic matter. Note the ants visiting the flowers. There is a great deal of research...

MWC Virtual Tour: Prairie Railroad Right-of-Way in East Central Illinois (08/02/2021)

MWC Virtual Tour: Prairie Railroad Right-of-Way...

Join Midwest Wilderness Connections on a virtual tour of a remnant prairie along a railroad right-of-way in Champaign County, Illinois. The main goals for this tour are to learn, *how...

MWC Virtual Tour: Prairie Railroad Right-of-Way...

Join Midwest Wilderness Connections on a virtual tour of a remnant prairie along a railroad right-of-way in Champaign County, Illinois. The main goals for this tour are to learn, *how...

MWC Eco-brief: Dragons and damsels

MWC Eco-brief: Dragons and damsels

It's a great time to look for dragonflies & damselflies, collectively called odonates! Each species has a certain flight season when adults peak in abundance. Consequently, the odonate community will...

MWC Eco-brief: Dragons and damsels

It's a great time to look for dragonflies & damselflies, collectively called odonates! Each species has a certain flight season when adults peak in abundance. Consequently, the odonate community will...

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...