Kyle Neuendorf
@prairiewalker.bsky.social
He/ Him
🌪️ISU BS Animal Ecology 🦇
Environmental Educator
🦬Wildlife Warrior🦏
🐝Conservationist🦒
🌪️ISU BS Animal Ecology 🦇
Environmental Educator
🦬Wildlife Warrior🦏
🐝Conservationist🦒
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Kyle Neuendorf
@prairiewalker.bsky.social
· Nov 16
Hello BlueSky!
I am an Environmental Educator who loves to educate, advocate, and explore our natural world!
Favorite Animal: Bats 🦇
Favorite Plant: Prairie Blazingstar
Favorite Ecosystem: Prairie
Follow me for more Prairie Walker content!
#iowa #wildlife #conservation #nativehabitat #prairie #bat
I am an Environmental Educator who loves to educate, advocate, and explore our natural world!
Favorite Animal: Bats 🦇
Favorite Plant: Prairie Blazingstar
Favorite Ecosystem: Prairie
Follow me for more Prairie Walker content!
#iowa #wildlife #conservation #nativehabitat #prairie #bat
Went on a Mushroom Foray! Was a lot of fun! Found golden oysters, deadman’s fingers, and scarlet elf cup. Also found a millipede!
#shrooms #mushrooms #mycountparks #rivervalley #iowa
#shrooms #mushrooms #mycountparks #rivervalley #iowa
June 16, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Went on a Mushroom Foray! Was a lot of fun! Found golden oysters, deadman’s fingers, and scarlet elf cup. Also found a millipede!
#shrooms #mushrooms #mycountparks #rivervalley #iowa
#shrooms #mushrooms #mycountparks #rivervalley #iowa
Day 1 of our study at the park and it didn’t disappoint! We found blooming hoary puccoon!
#iowa #prairie #nativeplants #spring
#iowa #prairie #nativeplants #spring
May 9, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Day 1 of our study at the park and it didn’t disappoint! We found blooming hoary puccoon!
#iowa #prairie #nativeplants #spring
#iowa #prairie #nativeplants #spring
Frogs, morels, and prairie violets! It must be spring awakening!
#frog #herpetology #mushrooms #morels #fungi #prairie #iowa
#frog #herpetology #mushrooms #morels #fungi #prairie #iowa
April 28, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Frogs, morels, and prairie violets! It must be spring awakening!
#frog #herpetology #mushrooms #morels #fungi #prairie #iowa
#frog #herpetology #mushrooms #morels #fungi #prairie #iowa
March 31, 2025 at 1:51 AM
It’s amazing to see the colors on a Pheasant! Even though they are a non-native to the states they’re an important species of bringing in habitat dollars with the hunting industry.
#pheasants #pheasanthunting #hunting #ditchchicken #gamebird #habitat #iowa
#pheasants #pheasanthunting #hunting #ditchchicken #gamebird #habitat #iowa
February 12, 2025 at 3:48 AM
It’s amazing to see the colors on a Pheasant! Even though they are a non-native to the states they’re an important species of bringing in habitat dollars with the hunting industry.
#pheasants #pheasanthunting #hunting #ditchchicken #gamebird #habitat #iowa
#pheasants #pheasanthunting #hunting #ditchchicken #gamebird #habitat #iowa
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I'm so happy I found a population of Regal Fritillary butterflies so close to me. These pics are from last summer when I saw this species for the very first time. Can't wait to go back next summer for more pics. #insects #butterflies #butterfly #lepidoptera #nature #beautiful #awesome #minnesota
November 20, 2024 at 7:23 PM
I'm so happy I found a population of Regal Fritillary butterflies so close to me. These pics are from last summer when I saw this species for the very first time. Can't wait to go back next summer for more pics. #insects #butterflies #butterfly #lepidoptera #nature #beautiful #awesome #minnesota
This Saturday is the big day in Ames, IA for all prairie lovers! @iowaprairienetwork.bsky.social will be putting on their annual winter seminar on February 15th at the Ames High School from 8:30 AM-5:15 PM. To register go to iowaprairienetwork.org .
#prairie
#prairie
February 11, 2025 at 2:45 PM
This Saturday is the big day in Ames, IA for all prairie lovers! @iowaprairienetwork.bsky.social will be putting on their annual winter seminar on February 15th at the Ames High School from 8:30 AM-5:15 PM. To register go to iowaprairienetwork.org .
#prairie
#prairie
Did you know that milkweed saved American Troops during WWII? The government ask kids to go collect the pods that would then be put into the life preservers of soldiers. A kid would get 15-20 cents a bag. It took two 20 lb bags of pods to fill 1 preserver. 2 million lbs= 100,000 preservers! #prairie
February 7, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Did you know that milkweed saved American Troops during WWII? The government ask kids to go collect the pods that would then be put into the life preservers of soldiers. A kid would get 15-20 cents a bag. It took two 20 lb bags of pods to fill 1 preserver. 2 million lbs= 100,000 preservers! #prairie
@iowadnr.bsky.social
Hello! If you love prairies then you will like the North American Prairies feed. Everytime you post #prairie it will show other prairie lovers your passion for this beloved ecosystem on the feed!
Hello! If you love prairies then you will like the North American Prairies feed. Everytime you post #prairie it will show other prairie lovers your passion for this beloved ecosystem on the feed!
February 6, 2025 at 4:22 AM
@iowadnr.bsky.social
Hello! If you love prairies then you will like the North American Prairies feed. Everytime you post #prairie it will show other prairie lovers your passion for this beloved ecosystem on the feed!
Hello! If you love prairies then you will like the North American Prairies feed. Everytime you post #prairie it will show other prairie lovers your passion for this beloved ecosystem on the feed!
Hello! If you are seeing this we welcome you to join the North American Prairies Feed. For the past few weeks I have informed others about the feed and how putting #prairies on your post will reach the community of prairie lovers! I am asking you if you have any networks to inform them of the feed!
February 6, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Hello! If you are seeing this we welcome you to join the North American Prairies Feed. For the past few weeks I have informed others about the feed and how putting #prairies on your post will reach the community of prairie lovers! I am asking you if you have any networks to inform them of the feed!
One of my favorite quotes “Anyone can love mountains. But it takes a soul to love prairie.” - Willa Cather
Everyday I look at the remnants at the park and feel grateful for what I have. This past season I found Prairie Larkspur (Delphinium virescens) for the first time. #prairie #iowa
Everyday I look at the remnants at the park and feel grateful for what I have. This past season I found Prairie Larkspur (Delphinium virescens) for the first time. #prairie #iowa
February 6, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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Saturday February 15th the Iowa Prairie Network Winter Seminar will be held in Ames Iowa. Come share your love of prairie with professionals and enthusiasts alike🌎. Register at iowaprairienetwork.org #prairie #restorationecology #nativeplants
February 5, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Saturday February 15th the Iowa Prairie Network Winter Seminar will be held in Ames Iowa. Come share your love of prairie with professionals and enthusiasts alike🌎. Register at iowaprairienetwork.org #prairie #restorationecology #nativeplants
2 years ago I came across a community of Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias verticillata). Little did I know I was a trapped. Monarch caterpillars that were in stages of instars 4-5 surrounded me on the milkweeds. Luckily I escaped without a scratch and no caterpillar went unnoticed! #prairie #milkweed
February 5, 2025 at 2:59 AM
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Did you know? We specialize in perennial native plants, so rather than buy annuals again, why not get flowers that will return year after year 🌞🎋💚 www.wildaboutflowers.ca/index.php #solidago #goldenrod #prairie #spring #plantnursery #sunshine #flowers #wildflower
February 3, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Did you know? We specialize in perennial native plants, so rather than buy annuals again, why not get flowers that will return year after year 🌞🎋💚 www.wildaboutflowers.ca/index.php #solidago #goldenrod #prairie #spring #plantnursery #sunshine #flowers #wildflower
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Started 9 types of wildflower seeds to do cold stratification in my garage over the next 8 weeks or so. They won't quite get down to freezing.
Milkweed, meadow rue, prairie coneflower, boneset, few other things.
Soil mix is seed starting mix and perlite. I use a lot of perlite
Milkweed, meadow rue, prairie coneflower, boneset, few other things.
Soil mix is seed starting mix and perlite. I use a lot of perlite
February 4, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Started 9 types of wildflower seeds to do cold stratification in my garage over the next 8 weeks or so. They won't quite get down to freezing.
Milkweed, meadow rue, prairie coneflower, boneset, few other things.
Soil mix is seed starting mix and perlite. I use a lot of perlite
Milkweed, meadow rue, prairie coneflower, boneset, few other things.
Soil mix is seed starting mix and perlite. I use a lot of perlite
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Prairie Warbler
Setophaga discolor
#photography #birds #wildlifephotography 🪶
Like most warblers, Prairie Warbler sings two similar, but distinct, song types. The faster “A Song” is directed at the female for courtship and the “B Song” is sung at territorial boundaries to deter other males.
Setophaga discolor
#photography #birds #wildlifephotography 🪶
Like most warblers, Prairie Warbler sings two similar, but distinct, song types. The faster “A Song” is directed at the female for courtship and the “B Song” is sung at territorial boundaries to deter other males.
February 4, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Prairie Warbler
Setophaga discolor
#photography #birds #wildlifephotography 🪶
Like most warblers, Prairie Warbler sings two similar, but distinct, song types. The faster “A Song” is directed at the female for courtship and the “B Song” is sung at territorial boundaries to deter other males.
Setophaga discolor
#photography #birds #wildlifephotography 🪶
Like most warblers, Prairie Warbler sings two similar, but distinct, song types. The faster “A Song” is directed at the female for courtship and the “B Song” is sung at territorial boundaries to deter other males.
Reposted by Kyle Neuendorf
Some people see potential farmland, housing developments, resorts, and gas wells. "Wasted space" they call this.
I see a vastly rich ecological web and call it heaven. (Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Kansas) #ProtectPublicLands #Prairie #Kansas #NatureConservancy #NationalParkService
I see a vastly rich ecological web and call it heaven. (Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Kansas) #ProtectPublicLands #Prairie #Kansas #NatureConservancy #NationalParkService
February 1, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Some people see potential farmland, housing developments, resorts, and gas wells. "Wasted space" they call this.
I see a vastly rich ecological web and call it heaven. (Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Kansas) #ProtectPublicLands #Prairie #Kansas #NatureConservancy #NationalParkService
I see a vastly rich ecological web and call it heaven. (Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Kansas) #ProtectPublicLands #Prairie #Kansas #NatureConservancy #NationalParkService
Reposted by Kyle Neuendorf
Here's one from the archives: a white-tailed deer through the tall grass on the prairie with a bright sunset shining through a tree canopy behind.
January 28, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Here's one from the archives: a white-tailed deer through the tall grass on the prairie with a bright sunset shining through a tree canopy behind.
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I like pairing brown birds with colorful wildflowers. Here's a Lincoln's sparrow with purple prairie clover!
#Watercolor and Chinese ink on cold press
#SciArt #BirdArt #WildlifeArt #TraditionalArt
#Watercolor and Chinese ink on cold press
#SciArt #BirdArt #WildlifeArt #TraditionalArt
January 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM
I like pairing brown birds with colorful wildflowers. Here's a Lincoln's sparrow with purple prairie clover!
#Watercolor and Chinese ink on cold press
#SciArt #BirdArt #WildlifeArt #TraditionalArt
#Watercolor and Chinese ink on cold press
#SciArt #BirdArt #WildlifeArt #TraditionalArt
Started a pollinator garden at a local library 2 years ago in Boone, Iowa and look at it thrive! Mostly all native to the local area. A few are from different parts of the state but provide excellent resources to the local pollinators!
#prairie #pollinators #bumblebee #bee #library
#prairie #pollinators #bumblebee #bee #library
February 4, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Started a pollinator garden at a local library 2 years ago in Boone, Iowa and look at it thrive! Mostly all native to the local area. A few are from different parts of the state but provide excellent resources to the local pollinators!
#prairie #pollinators #bumblebee #bee #library
#prairie #pollinators #bumblebee #bee #library
Seed cleaning Prairie Cinquefoil (Drymocallis arguta) is so satisfying!
#prairie #grassland #greatplains #iowa #nativeplants
#prairie #grassland #greatplains #iowa #nativeplants
February 3, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Seed cleaning Prairie Cinquefoil (Drymocallis arguta) is so satisfying!
#prairie #grassland #greatplains #iowa #nativeplants
#prairie #grassland #greatplains #iowa #nativeplants
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Hello prairie people. I hope you consider attending the Iowa Prairie Network Winter Seminar held on Saturday Feb 15th in Ames Iowa. The seminar has a great list of speakers and is free to attend. Register at iowaprairienetwork.org #prairie #conservation #restorationecology
February 1, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Hello prairie people. I hope you consider attending the Iowa Prairie Network Winter Seminar held on Saturday Feb 15th in Ames Iowa. The seminar has a great list of speakers and is free to attend. Register at iowaprairienetwork.org #prairie #conservation #restorationecology