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The scientists who worked on this study wanted to focus on the effect of people’s environments on their mental health.…
The scientists who worked on this study wanted to focus on the effect of people’s environments on their mental health. The scientists identified vacant lots throughout Philadelphia. They wanted to...
Longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) once could be found from southeastern Virginia to eastern Texas. Longleaf pines are not usually killed…
Longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) once could be found from southeastern Virginia to eastern Texas. Longleaf pines are not usually killed by fire. Because these pines need open spaces to survive,...
The research in this monograph looks at the use of prairie strips, which are strips of native prairie plants that…
The research in this monograph looks at the use of prairie strips, which are strips of native prairie plants that are planted between sections of agricultural crops. Scientists wanted to...
In this FACTivity, you will use every-day materials to explore how root size impacts the exchange of materials between roots…
In this FACTivity, you will use every-day materials to explore how root size impacts the exchange of materials between roots and their surrounding environment. Materials: Electronic kitchen scale Clock or...
The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: What are other ecosystem services provided by the Nation’s natural resources?…
The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: What are other ecosystem services provided by the Nation’s natural resources? To complete this FACTivity, you will use what you’ve learned...
You learned in this article that flooding can provide a service to the toads living along the Rio Grande in…
You learned in this article that flooding can provide a service to the toads living along the Rio Grande in New Mexico. When flooding occurs in the spring, wet areas...
This lesson plan has students analyze how an article fits into the broader theme of the journal, specifically the Ecosystem…
This lesson plan has students analyze how an article fits into the broader theme of the journal, specifically the Ecosystem Services edition of Natural Inquirer. Also included is a bonus...
The scientists in this study wanted to identify which mangrove forests, growing in various conditions, were keeping up with sea…
The scientists in this study wanted to identify which mangrove forests, growing in various conditions, were keeping up with sea level rise.
Black cohosh is a forest plant that is harvested for its medicinal use. Black cohosh is native to eastern deciduous…
Black cohosh is a forest plant that is harvested for its medicinal use. Black cohosh is native to eastern deciduous forests and can be found as far south as Georgia,...
This article looks at how long-term weather patterns affect freshwater wetlands. Specifically, scientists looked at freshwater wetlands called Carolina bays…
What Goes Around Comes Around: How Long-Term Weather Patterns Affect Plants in Carolina Bay Wetlands
This article looks at how long-term weather patterns affect freshwater wetlands. Specifically, scientists looked at freshwater wetlands called Carolina bays – shallow depressions in forests that fill with rainfall during...
The scientists in this study were interested in exploring how the environmental conditions for wildlife species might change as landowners…
The scientists in this study were interested in exploring how the environmental conditions for wildlife species might change as landowners make decisions about replanting trees after harvesting. The scientists know...
Sharing experiences is an important way for people to think about experiences they have had and better understand how those…
Sharing experiences is an important way for people to think about experiences they have had and better understand how those experiences relate to their entire life. The scientists in this...
