Jason E. Andersen

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Welcome to a world of limitless possibilities, where the journey is as exhilarating as the destination, and where every moment is an opportunity to make your mark on the canvas of existence. The only limit is the extent of your imagination.

  • Cut, don’t pull

    Spring means weeding your garden is right around the corner. Of course, you are a good conservationist and do all your gardening with native plants (right?). Great job! This week’s fun fact comes from my wife, which I learned from a virtual talk she delivered over the weekend. Bonus Fun Fact: You should cut, not…

  • Cheer-up, cheerily, cheer-io!

    March means that spring is fast approaching. Maybe it’s even here right now, this very minute!  Bonus Fun Fact: The American robin (Turdus migratorius) is one of the quintessential signs of spring. Robins do a short migration for the winter, travelling from Canada and the United States to warmer weather in Central America, Mexico, and…

  • Invasive species awareness

    This week’s Bonus Fun Fact comes from my wife, Michelle, who is not only an avid fan of mine, but also an exceptional educator and conservationist. She is also quite passionate about invasive species! Bonus Fun Fact: February 22nd through 28th is National Invasive Species Awareness Week! Invasive species are organisms (plants, animals, insects, whatever) that…

  • Puddles on a rock

    Bonus Fun Fact: About 71% of the Earth’s surface is covered by water. If this is new for you, hooray! However, for those of you that remember learning this from middle school, it might be a bit underwhelming. Think about it though, almost three-quarters of the planet covered by water? I feel like that’s pretty…

  • A matter of perspective

    I did a couple of meetings in the field this week and ended up getting quite cold. I was even wearing overalls and double-socks and still my footsies were frigid. In reality, it was only in the high-20’s and low-30’s Fahrenheit which, by Iowa standards, is a pretty warm winter. Maybe I’m just not built…

  • Dirty smelly dog feet

    I’ve noticed that one of our corgen, Tanis, has been scratching the ground more often after his various biological yard functions. This begged the question of why dogs do this in the first place. Are they wiping their feet? Do they like flinging dirt, leaves, and possibly poo at my face while I’m bending down…

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