The annual Green Issue is back and we’re looking at stories that touch on the environment and the climate crisis this week. We’ll talk about building up vs. building out around the county, and the impacts and controversies related to creating needed housing in Eureka and Arcata. We’ve got updates on the proposed offshore wind […]
invasive plants
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Plant This, Not That
I follow more than a few plant and picture pages on social media, and it’s always interesting to see folks wax poetic about some of our more aggressive invasive plants. Often, they (the people) are transplants to the area and these plants aren’t an issue where they come from, but there are also people who […]
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Hunters and Gatherers
Two Killers and a Charmer With the insect season winding down, the imported species of praying mantis (Mantis religiosa) are now mature and can occasionally be seen flying. Insects only get fully developed wings in their final molt. Although there are some exceptions, mantises aren’t among them. Flying they look like less agile dragonfly. The […]
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HumBug: Dandelions
In a recent exchange on an entomological Facebook page, someone urged me not to destroy the dandelions in my yard. I was told they are one of the first and most persistent sources of pollen and nectar for early emerging insects. The idea that the scourge of the lawnmower set could be so important amused […]