San Clemente Island is the southern-most island of the Channel Islands. It is owned and operated by the United States military, which makes visiting the island a rare occasion for civilians, and even military personnel. The island serves as the final training ground...
It’s a jump to the left, and a step to the right! You can’t put your hands on your hips because you’re holding a phone. You could bring your knees in tight and do the pelvic thrust if you really wanted to make for a fun day in the field! Biological monitoring with the...
Rain, Rain, Go Away, Come Again Another Day! With rainy season upon us, I must disagree with this classic nursery rhyme. Rain brings cozy moments, hot drinks, warm clothes, and of course, rainbows. Not to mention, a small relief from serious a drought. Continue...
Balk’s Outline to Outlining the Waters of the U.S. In addition to harvest time, crisp leaves, cooler temperatures, and pumpkin spice everything, fall is the time we think about wetlands. Wait, you don’t think about wetlands more in the fall? We as biologists do...
My love for plants started at a young age with orchids. Growing up, I would spend a lot of time with my great aunt Frieda who grew all kinds of orchids. She had the classic Phalaenopsis, the lush Cymbidiums, and dainty Epidendrums. She had a kitchen table that was...
