Journey With Nature

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Caves Closed: White-nosed Syndrome Aug 17, 2009

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Caves across Indiana have temporarily closed, but why? Blame it on the White-nosed Syndrome - an affliction killing off bats at an alarming rate.

Prairie Blazing Star Wildflowers Aug 10, 2009

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Despite its name, the Blazing Star isn't something celestial. It is, however, a striking prairie flower that blooms in the hot, Indiana summer months.

Piping Plover: I'm a Plover, not a Fighter Aug 03, 2009

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The piping plover is a small shorebird that breeds in North America in only three geographic regions: the Atlantic Coast, the Northern Great Plains and the Great Lakes. Its decline in population over the years has many researchers and scientists concerned, including those in Indiana.

The Lost River Jul 27, 2009

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Sinkholes, springs and caves - oh my! Southern Indiana is dotted with these interesting karst features, through nothing is more fascinating than the sinking stream known as the Lost River.

The Least Weasel - Indiana's Smallest Carnivore Jul 20, 2009

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Sometimes it's the smallest animals that are the most surprising. Take the least weasel for example. Though only inches long and weight in mere ounces, its surprising to learn that Indiana's smallest carnivore is one of our fiercest hunters.

Cerulean Warblers Jul 13, 2009

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High above the trees is a creature you're not likely to see. It's the Cerulean warbler, a beautiful little bird in need of great big trees and the luch canopies they provide.

Ober Sand Savanna Nature Preserve Jul 13, 2009

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Ober Sand Savanna in Starke County is a beatiful preserve that features an exceptionally high quality black oak sand savanna and a diverse mix of wildflowers and grasses.

The Exotic Mute Swan Jul 06, 2009

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The mute swan is an exotic specie found throughout Indiana in the warm summer months. Despite its name, this swan causes quite a commotion.

Prickly Pear Cactus Jun 29, 2009

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The hardiest cacti in North America is Indiana's only cactus. The Easter Prickly Pear is a tough native perennial with a delicate bloom.

Shooting Star Cliffs Jun 22, 2009

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There's a place in Southern Indiana where the shooting stars are at your feet, not over your head. Shooting Star Cliffs is one of Indiana's most spectacular natural areas.

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