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...
The Tortoise and the Bear No, not a race between the tortoise and the hare, but quite the opposite. The tortoise and the BEAR are at a complete standstill. The term hibernation may bring to mind a sleepy bear emerging from a cave after a long winter. But what about...
SPRING HAS SPRUNG! Spring is the time for nesting birds, sprouting annual plants, and light showers. Wildlife is increasingly on the move (make sure to look under your vehicle for desert tortoises before you pull away!), with everyone out looking for mates. Balk...
