🌾 The Forest Beneath Our Feet 🌾 Every spring for 15 years, Pepperwood’s scientists head into the grasslands—not just to count plants, but to uncover the hidden life below. Led by ecologist Michelle Halbur, this long-term research tracks how climate, fire, grazing, and drought shape our native ecosystems. Grasslands may seem simple, but they’re full of life, resilience, and untold stories. 🌼🌿🦅 ⁠ Want to learn more about what makes grasslands so vital—and so fascinating? Click the link in our bio to watch the full interview with Michelle on YouTube! 🎥💚 ⁠ #Grasslands #EcologyMatters #PepperwoodPreserve #Biodiversity #ClimateScience #RegenerativeStewardship #Wildflowerlands #ConservationInAction #ScienceForTheFuture (fb)

🌿 Wildlife Wednesday: Caught in the Act (of Eating)! 🍴 Who needs a dinner bell when you’ve got wildlife cameras? From feathers to fangs, our animal neighbors were snapped mid-meal thanks to our Wildlife Picture Index (WPI) project! At Pepperwood, our WPI isn’t just a bunch of cute critter pics (though, let’s be honest, they’re very cute)—it’s a powerful tool that helps us understand animal behavior, diet, and the wild rhythms of life on the preserve. Every snapshot tells a story—and sometimes that story is “yum!” 🐾 Learn more and support our efforts at www.pepperwoodpreserve.org #WildlifeWednesday #CaughtOnCam #WPI #PepperwoodPreserve #EcologyIsCool #DinnerInTheWild #ConservationWithCameras #trailcamtuesdaybutonawednesday (fb)