Prairie

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 “Cream of the Crop” monograph is the first in the Forest & Agriculture series. The research in this monograph…
The “Cream of the Crop” monograph is the first in the Forest & Agriculture series. The research in this monograph looks at how prairie strips affect biodiversity.

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...

After reading “Cream of the Crop,” see if you can complete this create-a-phrase challenge. Draw a line from a word…
After reading “Cream of the Crop,” see if you can complete this create-a-phrase challenge. Draw a line from a word in the left column to a word in the right...

This edition of the Natural Inquirer is all about wildland fire. You will learn about the benefits of wildland fire,…
This edition of the Natural Inquirer is all about wildland fire. You will learn about the benefits of wildland fire, as well as some of its dangers. You will learn…

Prairies are grasslands that are often used as forage for cattle. When a wildfire burns across a prairie, the grass…
Prairies are grasslands that are often used as forage for cattle. When a wildfire burns across a prairie, the grass is killed immediately and there is no forage for cattle....

Test your knowledge on ecosystems, prairies, and species.
Test your knowledge on ecosystems, prairies, and species.

Prairies are grasslands that are often used as forage for cattle. When a wildfire burns across a prairie, the grass…
Prairies are grasslands that are often used as forage for cattle. When a wildfire burns across a prairie, the grass is killed immediately and there is no forage for cattle....

This edition of the Natural Inquirer is all about wildland fire. You will learn about the benefits of wildland fire,…
This edition of the Natural Inquirer is all about wildland fire. You will learn about the benefits of wildland fire, as well as some of its dangers. You will learn…