Damnation spring is a novel that reminds us that we are never more shaped by our environment than when we destroy it. It was published in 2021 by Ash Davidson and showcases how far one family and a community is willing to go to save their future. The story is set in rural Klamanth, as … Continue reading Damnation Spring – Logging and a family’s struggle →

Wikimedia Foundation. (2022, October 5). Main page. From the very being of my academic journey, I have been told by teachers that Wikipedia articles are not reliable sources of information. However, whenever I viewed the posts almost always the information provided on the site was accurate and well-cited so I could easily verify the information … Continue reading Can We Really Trust Wikipedia? →

Professor Peter B. Reich is a renowned expert in forest ecology and has been named director of the institute for global change biology or IGCB at SEAS (school for environment and sustainability). Professor Reich is a regents professor at the university of Michigan, he is also a distinguished McKnight university professor and the F.B. Hubacheck … Continue reading Who is Professor Peter B. Reich →

Germination is the process by which a seed or spore sprouts into a plant after a period of dormancy. Seeds are protected by an outer layer called a seed coat. Inside the seed there is an embryo with a plumule which becomes the first shoot and radicle that becomes the first shoot. Food reserves are … Continue reading The Process of Germination →

Benjamin F. Tracy. School of Plant and Environmental Sciences | Virginia Tech. (2011) Benjamin F. Tracy is a professor and associate director for undergraduate programs at Virginia Tech University located in Blacksburg, Virginia. Benjamin Tracy often does research surrounding plant production, foraging and crop ecology. He is a well-known member of the ecology community in … Continue reading Get to Know Benjamin F. Tracy a Little More! →

Seed predation refers to the animal-plant relationship in which granivores consume plant seeds as their primary or only source of food. This results in seeds that are damaged and not viable. Granivore refers to animal seed predators and thus seed predication is also referred to granivory.   We often see animals consume seeds whether it be … Continue reading Seed Predation →

By Paperpile LLC, 2023, "Primary and secondary sources: what are they and why do I need them?". When individuals want to demonstrate their understanding and knowledge on a particular topic, They will most likely develop an article that is either a primary, secondary, or peer-reviewed literature source. For example, a PhD student had written an … Continue reading Three Types of Scientific Literature Sources →

The diversity of plants that is found worldwide play a beneficial role in ecosystems. The abundance of plants allows for soil to stay nutritious as well as for the formation and usage of natural nutrients. These are not the only benefits of biodiversity to our ecosystem, however the list goes on. So, it’s important we … Continue reading The Diversity of Plants Worldwide →

The best of the raven, is a book written by Dan Strickland that highlights the huge diversity of plants and animals inhabiting Ontario’s famously known park, called Algonquin Park. The book is carefully written in a newsletter format which allows all readers to comprehend and enjoy it, even if you have no prior ecological knowledge. … Continue reading A Must Read for Plant Lovers: “The Best of the Raven” →

As biology students, a big part of our learning doesn’t just come from lectures and notes. Often classes incorporate laboratories in which students can use the knowledge learned in class and apply it through experiments. This allows us to learn hands on and be able to visually see concepts we are learning. What a better … Continue reading Seeds: The ultimate Guide to Growing Successfully from Seed →