The zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) is native to parts of Asia and was first spotted in Lake St. Clair, Michigan, in 2002. Since then, the species has spread slowly across the country and is now widespread in the Great Lakes. But how did we get here? Zebra mussels are a boon to those of us […]
The tundra is an ecosystem found in Canada, Alaska, Russia, and Northern Europe. The tundra is a snow-covered landscape with plants that have adapted to thrive in low-oxygen and low-light conditions. These plants include mosses and lichens, which form extensive “moss carpets.” There are over 14,000 species of tundra plants scattered across the globe. The […]
Growing your own food has many benefits-but gardening isn’t easy. You’ve got to get out there and dig up the dirt to plant seeds, and then you have to tend to your plants. But if you’re interested in growing your own food, you may be overwhelmed by the amount of work involved. Fortunately, there are […]
