Midwest Wilderness Connections Eco-briefs and Eco-sweeps

MWC Eco-brief: Farmed Wetlands - Diamonds in the Rough

MWC Eco-brief: Farmed Wetlands - Diamonds in th...

Muflats in cropfields and shallow wetlands serve as vital foraging areas for migratory shorebirds, such as this Wilson's snipe. The snipe uses its very long beak to search for invertebrate...

MWC Eco-brief: Farmed Wetlands - Diamonds in th...

Muflats in cropfields and shallow wetlands serve as vital foraging areas for migratory shorebirds, such as this Wilson's snipe. The snipe uses its very long beak to search for invertebrate...

MWC Eco-brief: Preservation of an Iowa Remnant Through USDA Conservation Programs

MWC Eco-brief: Preservation of an Iowa Remnant ...

This beautiful prairie remnant located in Hancock County, Iowa was used as cow pasture for quite some time. This resulted in the proliferation of native plant species that tolerate grazing...

MWC Eco-brief: Preservation of an Iowa Remnant ...

This beautiful prairie remnant located in Hancock County, Iowa was used as cow pasture for quite some time. This resulted in the proliferation of native plant species that tolerate grazing...

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 Ephemeral Flowers

MWC Eco-brief: Spring Ephemeral Flowers

Spring ephemeral flowers, such as bloodroot, quickly emerge and bloom in the spring before tree leaves open and shade the ground. (Sanguinaria canadensis). Native plant Garden, Illinois, USA.   Snow...

MWC Eco-brief: Spring Ephemeral Flowers

Spring ephemeral flowers, such as bloodroot, quickly emerge and bloom in the spring before tree leaves open and shade the ground. (Sanguinaria canadensis). Native plant Garden, Illinois, USA.   Snow...

MWC Eco-briefs: Animal Track Trivia

MWC Eco-briefs: Animal Track Trivia

What animal left these tracks on a sand road in northwestern Illinois? Scroll below to reveal the culprit. Here's a photo hint 🤔 The correct answer is a snapping turtle! Female...

MWC Eco-briefs: Animal Track Trivia

What animal left these tracks on a sand road in northwestern Illinois? Scroll below to reveal the culprit. Here's a photo hint 🤔 The correct answer is a snapping turtle! Female...

MWC Eco-Brief: MWC Natural Areas Website

MWC Eco-Brief: MWC Natural Areas Website

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MWC Eco-Brief: MWC Natural Areas Website

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