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Costa Rica has massively rewilded over recent decades. Has this led to the collapse of farming, rural society, or national wellbeing? Totally the opposite, and we in Ireland have SO much to learn from their example. My piece for the @irishexaminer.bsky.social www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ou...

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Starting a new moth page in my IL prairie nature journal. These were all seen in August of 2021 at the Schulenberg Prairie. #SciArt #insects #naturejournal

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Something to remind you It's a world worth saving.

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Thank you for covering this, Chicago SunTimes. #prairie

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National parks had a record number of visits last year. Now, an internal memo is directing the National Park Service not to publicize visitors numbers amid the Trump administration’s mass firings of rangers and other employees.

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In 20 years, the U.S. has lost 22% of its butterflies, a groundbreaking new study found. Look up population changes in your area here.

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It’s a big day! My new art website is now close enough to finished for me to share it with you! Still lots of stuff I want to add, including a blog because my brain is constantly overflowing with thoughts. Take a look and let me know what else you’d like to see! www.arinraeart.com #artist #sciart

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“I’ve decided not to even try to emerge. I will stay under the surface.” By @artologica.net . This is a fantastic read for Gen X artists who never caught fire before age 40.

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As dismissals and program closures mount at agencies like the USDA-ARS, ripple effects will include more pests in fields, fewer pollinators, rising food costs, and more invasive species. Learn more in part one of a new series on impacts of cuts to federal funding for insect science. buff.ly/tzR2Ta7

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It can be a challenge to get people to care about rare plants, but often when there is a unique species there are other critters that are unique to the habitat too.

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Trump signed executive orders to expand logging on public lands while bypassing environmental protections. His “energy emergency” declaration lets him override regulations entirely.

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It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together; discover "Prairie Ice, Mud, and Miracles" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2025/03/04/p... #nativeplants #writers #nature #restoration #science

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Thanks to @nature.com for featuring Stand Up for Science! ☀️🧬🧪 www.nature.com/articles/d41...

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A week ago news hit that a new plant (Wooly Devil) had been discovered. Isn’t it wonderful that there are still things to be found, described, and learned. All the more reason to protect habitat. We literally don’t know what we don’t know. www.nps.gov/bibe/learn/n...

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In a world gone mad Find peace in nature Take breaks when you need too Fight when you can

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Elon updated DOGE, claiming to have fixed the mistakes we all pointed out. But instead of correcting them, he just added more false claims. He even inflated his so-called “savings” total from $55 billion to $65 billion, when in reality, the actual increase is only from $2 billion to $2.3 billion.

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"Texas Prairie Snapshot: November" watercolor and gouache Finally finished this piece inspired by a visit to Tandy Hills Natural Area in Fort Worth, TX back in November of 2023. #prairie #SciArt #insects

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Finally, this Sunday, our exhibit will begin! If you are local, come see beautiful artworks, botanical, pollinators and birds, and meet the artists. Experiencing the pristine woodland is a bonus 🙏🏼🤗 Opening Reception: March 2, 1-3 pm. At Brushwood Center, Ryerson Woods. #botanicalart #scieart #art

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Trump announced plans to cut 65% of the EPA’s staff.

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🔥 CROCKETT: “Facts matter.”

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This news truly breaks my heart. We are calling on HHS to take immediate action. Secretary Kennedy needs to bring back weekly measles tracking from the CDC, rehire the health experts, and roll out a serious vaccine campaign. Our kids' safety is on the line! abcnews.go.com/Health/1st-m...

submitted 12 days ago • 1507 comments

Tatonka Tuesday

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I just downloaded a new web browser and went to sign into Bsky and happened to see among the most popular content, a horrifically prolific nature content scraping account that has nearly 100k followers, so it's time to reshare this block list. ALL of those accounts are theft. BLOCK THEM.

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It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together; discover "Hiking the February Prairie" #prairie #nature #naturephotography #illinois #nativeplants #writers tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2025/02/25/h...

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[email protected] with a searing portrait of the DOGE bros dismembering the US government. www.salon.com/2025/02/24/w...

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Today in National Parks News The pushback from the idiotic firing of thousands of National Parks employees is having an effect. Keep calling Keep the pressure on 202 224 3121 www.latimes.com/california/s...

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I’ve been warning that the Tech Bros want the S.F. Presidio for a “freedom city”. Now this. 👇 1/

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Even a wounded world is feeding us. Even a wounded world holds us, giving us moments of wonder and joy. I choose joy over despair. Not because I have my head in the sand, but because joy is what the earth gives me daily and I must return the gift. ~Robin Wall Kimmerer 🕉️ #TalonTuesday #Raptors 🪶🌿

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It's Tuesday! Let's go for a virtual hike on the prairie together; discover "A Tallgrass Prairie Deep Freeze" tuesdaysinthetallgrass.wordpress.com/2025/02/18/a... #hiking #nature #nativeplants #snow #prairie #writing #naturegirl

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Working on this page brought back great memories of attending the bumble bee workshop at Nachusa Grasslands back in 2021. We were able to get close looks at many different species, but the conclusion was that our native bees are precious and need care. #SciArt #insects #naturejournal #prairie

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Sketching practise from a few nights ago. A few minutes a piece. Testing my quickness. My subject the colourful Cyanastes Caeruleus or the Eurasian Blue Tit. I shall have to do some in colour, now that I have their forms memorised. #graphite #sketch #art #monochrome #blueskyartshow #birds #BlueTit

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Thank you to everyone who has joined the resistance! Our ranks grow stronger every day.

submitted 23 days ago • 441 comments

Happy Valentines Day! #ArtYear #insects

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Folks: I am NOT affiliated with the group that is using my name to support an economic boycott. Please spread this post, if you would.

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