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Lexi Schmidt, land manager for Little River Wetlands Project, says prescribed burns or physical removal of invasive species can encourage dormant native plant seeds to sprout and grow. (From Lexi Schmidt) Spring inspires hope. It’s not just the sunny yellow of daffodils, the colorful rainbow of crocuses, hyacinths and tulips, or the bright green grass. On our block, it’s seeing the pinkish-white blossoms of spring beauties, a wildflower usually found in wooded areas, sprinkle

When Little River Wetlands Project volunteers pull invasive garlic mustard or share information at a booth at a community event, such as the Monarch Festival, it may not always seem like you’re making a difference in efforts to protect land, plants and wildlife. You are!  Locally, volunteers’ work conserves and encourages the growth of a wide variety of plants and animals at LRWP nature preserves and lands protected by other area conservation organizations. LRWP and its volun

We all make daily decisions about how we use our limited resources, especially our time, talent, and money. The world around us is a direct result of the ordinary choices we make each day. More than anything else, we will be remembered for the world we create through these choices during our lifetime.   Because they are limited, the things we choose to invest these precious resources in directly reflect our values. Every time we make a choice, we shape the world around us in