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Secretive Feeder

by Ilse Gebhard, KAWO member Any day that I am presented with a mystery of nature to be solved is a great day. Late May, a few years ago, a friend brought me not only a native plant from her yard but also a caterpillar that was hiding in the soil that she dug up […] Continue reading "Secretive Feeder"

Does Spotted Knapweed Repel Monarch Butterflies?

by Ilse Gebhard, KAWO member This question came to my mind a number of years ago when I was raising monarchs from eggs and caterpillars found in the wild for the following two Citizen Science Projects: Monarch Larva Monitoring Project and Project Monarch Health. Milkweeds are the only plants that monarch caterpillars will feed on […] Continue reading "Does Spotted Knapweed Repel Monarch Butterflies?"

Why It’s Important to Remove Invasive Species from Your Yard

by Mike Weis, KAWO member and owner of Dropseed! Native Gardens There’s a problem lurking in your yard and it’s wreaking havoc elsewhere, whether you know it or not. Invasive species continue to be a major problem for conservation and restoration efforts and most of these invasive plant outbreaks in wilderness areas originate in our […] Continue reading "Why It’s Important to Remove Invasive Species from Your Yard"