A little bit about the ecological changes over the last decade on the north shore of Union Reservoir. #longmont #colorado #nativeplants #restorationecology

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One of a series of viewpoints within the Longmont Open Space portfolio, showing dramatic changes that have occurred on the land since the 2013 flooding of the St. Vrain Creek.

Join City of Longmont Parks, Open Space & Trails volunteers on December 18 for a cozy winter evening dedicated to cleaning native seeds they’ve collected. You're also invited to participate in a cookie swap.

• When: Wednesday, December 18, 5-7 pm
• Where: 7 South Sunset Street, Longmont

Wow. Go read an absolutely blistering report (w/tons of charts) from the World Economic Forum on the massive cost of Climate Inaction:

"Rising climate risks are already impacting the global economy and the business case for collective action is clear"

reports.weforum.org/docs/WEF_The...

Getting in some light science at sandstone ranch #restorationecology #invasiveplants #longmont #colorado

bsky post-a-day #2: Climate Change in Colorado. Published earlier this year, this report addresses observations and projections of climate in our state. It includes a look at key climate indicators, impacts on water, and various hazards. Graphs, maps, data, and more at climatechange.colostate.edu

adding a new notecard to my collection. these are prints, but the drawing itself was done in pastel and the western meadowlark behind it was done in colored pencil. #birding #birder #birdart

www.npr.org/2024/11/11/n... How often are "weedy" native species used in restoration to displace non-native monocultures? Not just squirreltail and the like, but species like cc gumweed, ragweeds, or even horseweed, etc. Interested to hear the outcomes in the short and long term.

Many arthropods are harmed by mowing management. However, mowing is ofter required to maintain species richness in high nature value grasslands. This is yet another case for phased mowing, of which Sinus mowing is a very nice example. Variation in mowing dates on landscape scale may also help.

I’m Kit - I’m looking to connect with birders, nature enthusiasts, and dog lovers! I am a science illustrator + environmental educator — I currently focus on my line of wildlife and botanical notecards and apparel. I also have a pit mix and retired racing greyhound that I will inevitably talk about!

City open space programs aren’t perfect, but they’re a vital step toward balancing growth and conservation. By preserving and recreating native habitat in urban spaces, we support biodiversity, combat climate change, and create healthier communities.

#OpenSpace #UrbanConservation

Colorado's grasslands face threats from agriculture, urban expansion, and infrastructure development, impacting wildlife and their habitats. How can we balance growth and conservation?

#Grasslands #Conservation #Sustainability #Biodiversity

When we think of Colorado, we picture mountains—but did you know over a third of the state is grasslands? These vital ecosystems support wildlife, store carbon, and protect soils, yet less than 1% remain unaltered. Restoring them is key to our future. #grasslands #colorado #biodiversity #restoration

Deeply saddened by the closing of foco doco, the best donuts we’ve ever had and our favorite post-birding thing to do. Nothing can ever replace it, but I need something to replace it. #fortcollins #focodoco #donuts

Hi, I’m Jes, the sr. plant ecologist for Longmont, Colorado! I’m passionate about conservation, wildlife habitat, and restoring plant diversity in the Front Range. Excited to connect with others who share a love for putting ecological science into practice! #conservation #nature #ecology