Hope you are staying well in this ongoing pandemic? Nature soldiers on regardless of what world challenges are among us.
Reader Rock Garden is well-known for its extensive plant diversity and rich historical content. But there are also other narratives that escape everyday observations. One of these is the vast communities of local wildlife residents. Just like every healthy garden, Reader Rock serves as a home for a wide array of insects, most being beneficial, but some have a harmful impact. Olds College has an ongoing research study onsite pertaining to the Red Lily Beetles; these buggers are of the nasty variety. The Head Gardener, Daniel, has started a bug collection for educational purposes too. Similarly, Bob Germain, a regular photographic contributor recently shared his close adventures at Reader’s; see link below. While our group is knowledgeable on many topics, none of us are Entomologists. We simply appreciate the Garden for its biodiversity and environmental quality. Hopefully, Bob’s fun visual journey in the attached brings a new perspective to the Buzz at Reader Rock Garden! (click on this link) Enjoy.
