When: June 19-21, 2019 Where: Northern Indiana Instructor: Scott Namestnik Orbis Environmental Consulting botanist Scott Namestnik is leading a three-day plant identification workshop in Northern Indiana on June 19-21, 2019, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EDT each day. The focus of the workshop will be plants…

Identifying deciduous trees and shrubs in winter can be a difficult task.  After the leaves have fallen, what is left to help you determine what species you are observing? Believe it or not, there are several parts of the tree…

Identifying Common Roadside Plants by Bloom Color Check out the latest in the monthly series by Molly Hacker highlighting the colorful blooms you might see as you drive through Illinois during the growing season. The guide is designed to help you…

Identifying Common Roadside Plants by Bloom Color Check out the latest in the monthly series by Molly Hacker highlighting the colorful blooms you might see as you drive through Illinois during the growing season. The guide is designed to help you…

Wetland and Adjacent Upland Plant Identification Workshop When: June 13-15, 2018 Where: Northern Indiana Instructors: Scott Namestnik and Brad Slaughter Orbis Environmental Consulting botanists Scott Namestnik and Brad Slaughter are leading a three-day plant identification workshop in Northern Indiana on June 13-15, 2018, 8:00 AM…

As we look toward a new year, lets take a quick look back at some of our most popular posts from 2017.   Facebook 1 – Poisonous Plants of the Midwest 2 – Indiana Academy of Science Fellow Award 3 –…

Read about Scott Namestnik’s work on the Spring Lake Woods and Bog Preserve in Fort Wayne, Indiana. http://wboi.org/post/fort-wayne-nature-preserve-offers-rare-sights#stream/0

Wondering what what to do about that shady spot in your yard? It may be hard to believe but spring is just around the corner. Get a jump on the season by watching the clip below for some tips from…