13 episodes

Milkweeds, silverswords, junipers, redwoods, black oaks, wildflowers, deathcap mushrooms, and other plants are discussed in this collection.

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Milkweeds, silverswords, junipers, redwoods, black oaks, wildflowers, deathcap mushrooms, and other plants are discussed in this collection.

    • video
    Leaves and Birds

    Leaves and Birds

    A wall of green leaves shifting in the slight breeze at Ephesus, behind some cacti. The videographer can be heard speaking, and the leaves can be heard rustiling.

    • 12 sec
    • video
    Sky Islands

    Sky Islands

    Yosemite National Park: Throughout the Sierra Nevada, high flat plateaus are found at elevations around twelve and thirteen thousand feet. These isolated sky islands are the home to unique plant communities that are found nowhere else.

    • 6 min
    • video
    Wildflowers

    Wildflowers

    Yosemite National Park: From foothill elevations to high mountain peaks, hundreds of flower species are found throughout Yosemite National Park. Rangers and scientists discuss the rich botanical history and some of the rare plants found here.

    • 9 min
    Pine Forests

    Pine Forests

    Valley Forge NH Park: Pine forest, nonnative plants, and invasive species at Valley Forge are discussed.

    • 1 min
    Pollination

    Pollination

    Valley Forge NH Park: The different ways pollination occurs and the difference in plant and tree pollination is discussed. Butterflies and milkweeds are emphasized.

    • 2 min
    Valley Forge Meadows

    Valley Forge Meadows

    Valley Forge NH Park: Discover the history of meadows at Valley Forge by listening to this audio file.

    • 2 min

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