This speaker isn’t holding back re: honey bees. Love it.
She refers to them as “mini livestock” and just dropped the term “bee washing.”
#Missouri #Conservation #MasterNaturalist #BeeHotel #NativeBees #SolitaryBees #SaveTheBees
Pretty sure the answer is generally “NO*!” But I’m open to what they have to say.
*My understanding that unless time/dedication allows for strict maintenance they are more of a problem then a help. Also believe they should be less “dense”
#Missouri #Conservation #MasterNaturalist #BeeHotel #NativeBees #SolitaryBees
Oh fun stuff. Hey, GIS nerds!
https://mrbo.maps.arcgis.com/home/index.html
#Missouri #Conservation #MasterNaturalist #ARCGIS #CAFO #Watershed
96% of our native birds feed their babies insects. Have you heard of the windshield phenomenon? Excellent illustration of the problem with overuse of pesticides. Good opportunity to start conversations with skeptics…
#Birding #Missouri #Conservation #MasterNaturalist #Neonictinoids #Pollinators #Pesticides
Oh, today I learned that a number of northeastern states are considering bans on neonictinoids, a specific family of pesticides. They are already banned in Europe.
Would you believe me if I told you that the farm bill currently working its way through congress would prevent state bans? What’s that about state’s rights, again?
#Birding #Missouri #Conservation #MasterNaturalist #Neonictinoids #Pollinators #StatesRights #FarmBill
Good morning from the 2026 Missouri Master Naturalist conference. First session of the day is from my IRL friends at the Missouri River Bird Observatory. I’ll talk then into being on Mastodon, some day. Amazing peeps.
Depressing stuff, but important to lean-in, be informed, AND FIGHT.
At my old stomping grounds!
#PortlandME - #NatureJournaling
Friday, May 29, 2026
Program Type: Workshop
Age Group: Adults (Ages 19+)
#BurbankBranchLibrary
377 Stevens Street
Portland, ME 04103
- Pre-registration is required for this event.
- This event is for registrants age 19 and above.
"Join #Maine #MasterNaturalist, Cordelia Hill to journal through the seasons. Cordelia will introduce a seasonal topic, lead a warm up activity, and provide time for journaling based on the day's theme.
Materials are included and beginners are welcome!"
To register:
https://portlandme.librarycalendar.com/event/nature-journaling-11318
#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeOutdoors #SpendTimeInNature #CitizenScience #ObservingNature #LibraryGardens #MaineLibraries #LibrariesRule
Today @Jillianmarisa and I made it back out to the park to check in on the boxes. 2/5 have eggs 🥰. The rest are occupied by (so far) not aggressive wasps.
Yay conservation results in action. So happy!
#NestWatch #EasternBluebird #Missouri #KC #Bluebird #Conservation #MasterNaturalist
The Humble Bee of Harriet, Texas - When BPTMN’s Arica Shields (Class of '22) found a lethargic Sonora Bumblebee in Harriett, TX, she stepped up as a member of the "royal guard." From hand-feeding sugar water to providing a cozy overnight greenhouse stay, it’s a sweet story of a human-bee connection. Read how Arica helped a future colony thrive! #blacklandprairie #MasterNaturalist #SaveTheBee s#QueenBee #AricaLShields
Successful burn. Say hi to Haylee and Linda.
#prescribedfire #prairie #conservation #landstewardship #masternaturalist
JL Johnson 
DoomsdaysCW
Blackland Prairie Chapter TMN