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Wild Ones 101: Bumping up biodiversity with soft landings

Wild Ones 101: Bumping up biodiversity with soft landings

There are layers of plants and last year’s leaves. These elements work together to insulate tree roots, protect and feed the soil and create a landing pad for invertebrates that come down from the branches above.

Oxford by Zeke - September 11

Wild Ones 101: In defense of weeding

Wild Ones 101: In defense of weeding

“It feels so good to take back a feeling of control.”

What Four Mile Creek can teach us about sustainable development

What Four Mile Creek can teach us about sustainable development

A citizen’s guide to protecting Four Mile Creek and its watershed Editor’s note: The views expressed in this article are solely the author’s and do not represent those of Miami University, the City of Oxford or any other institution with which the author is affiliated. In a

Oxford by Zeke - August 7

Oxford by Zeke - July 10

Wild Ones 101: Mosquito fogging: an effective way to kill butterflies, lightning bugs and other pollinators in your yard

Wild Ones 101: Mosquito fogging: an effective way to kill butterflies, lightning bugs and other pollinators in your yard

We can’t eradicate mosquitoes; in fact, they are a necessary part of our ecosystem. Many animals eat them, such as bats, dragonflies, chimney swifts (an insectivorous bird), hummingbirds and more.