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Prairie Dogs of the Plains

Sat, 19 Oct 2008 20:18:54 GMT

posted by The_Homeopath
They may be pests in some places, and the prairie dog towns stretching for miles in every direction have just about disappeared from the west, but these furry little critters still entertain and enchant us. Prairie Dogs are part of our heritage in the western U.S. and are sadly disappearing due to loss of habitat.

Tallgrass Prairie Restoration

Sun, 19 Nov 2007 04:20:03 GMT

posted by KerryG
Elsewhere the sky is the roof of the world; but here the earth was the floor of the sky. ~Willa Cather~One of the most diverse ecosystems in North America, the tallgrass prairie is also one of its most endangered. Less than 1% of the original extent of the tallgrass prairie ecosystem is preserved today in its natural form.In recent years, however, there has been a great revival of interest in native tallgrass plants for landscaping and livestock forage due to their beauty, hardiness, low water needs, and ease of care.This lens is an introductory guide to planning, creating, and maintaining a prairie garden or restoration project of your own.

Welcome to our blog about Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve

Wed, 3 Aug 2006 02:14:14 GMT

posted by The_Zimbio_Team
This is our group blog, which is unique because any Zimbio member can post an entry to it. Some members blog about recent news and trends related to the portal topic, others recount relevant personal stories. You can also comment on and rate existing blog entries, to voice your opinion and to help the community identify which members and entries on the portal are must-reads. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this portal? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own blog entry!

Tallgrass Prairie Restoration

Wed, 18 Oct 2007 14:01:07 GMT