Stiltgrass, Swallowtails & Sweet Coltsfoot, Oh My!
A field season filled with invasive species and their complex relationships with biodiversity. Every year there are new species are added to our long list of invasive plants and animals. These range from very hungry caterpillars defoliating trees to water chestnut overtaking our waterways. While this can leave a sense of gloom and doom for the future, our natural areas can also be a source of wonder when you look beyond the surface. Through an internship this summer, I explored the complex...