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Stuart Allison @stuarta.bsky.social

@StuartAllison20

A constant gardener and wandering walker, student of life and professor of conservation and biology.

 Galesburg, IL
faculty.knox.edu/sallison/
Joined March 2017
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Silky rosegill and turkey tail at Green Oaks. @KnoxCollege1837
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Huge patch of chicken-of-the-woods at Green Oaks. Biologist included for scale. @KnoxCollege1837
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Knox and Green Oaks Term alum Rachel Milford​ is doing excellent, exciting with her art and education. Check it out! insideofknoxville.com/2023/0…
Cattywampus Puppet Council: Growing Community With Art

Cattywampus Puppet Council: Growing Community With Art

Your Urban Connection

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Scientists studying the rapidly changing Arctic Ocean. Another harbinger of a warming planet. nytimes.com/2023/09/22/clima…
Here’s Life on an Expedition to Track Declining Arctic Ice (Published 2023)

Here’s Life on an Expedition to Track Declining Arctic Ice (Published 2023)

Each September, the ice at the top of the world hits its lowest extent of the year. Researchers are studying how a warming climate is affecting a not-so-frozen ocean.

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Amazing footage of abundant marine life off the coast of Long Island. nytimes.com/2023/09/15/trave…
Whales, From Above (Published 2023)

Whales, From Above (Published 2023)

The photographer Sutton Lynch is documenting a dramatic turning point off the coast of Long Island — a resurgence of sea life after decades of depletion.

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Flowering plants flourish as non-avian dinosaurs go extinct - the ultimate silver lining. nytimes.com/2023/09/12/scien…
Wiping Out the Dinosaurs Let Countless Flowers Bloom (Published 2023)

Wiping Out the Dinosaurs Let Countless Flowers Bloom (Published 2023)

While the extinction affected some flower species, most lineages survived and the catastrophe may have helped them become a dominant form of plant life.

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I like this lawn, time for a change. nytimes.com/2023/09/13/reale…
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Rainy first day of classes selfie. Cheers
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Wow - dogs like it best when you talk to them in a higher pitched, variable voice. "Who's a good doggie?" They also like female voices better than male voices. So it goes. npr.org/2023/09/07/119830185…
Is your dog a super good boy or girl? Here's the scientifically best way to tell them

Is your dog a super good boy or girl? Here's the scientifically best way to tell them

Researchers in Hungary have looked at whether the high pitched babble people use with their dogs scientifically resonates with pets.

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There is so much to learn about talking to dogs and being better humans. press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books…
Who’s a Good Dog?

Who’s a Good Dog?

A New Scientist Best Book of 2023A guide to cultivating a shared life of joy and respect with our dogs.  Who’s a Good Dog? is an invitation to nurture more thoughtful and balanced relationships with...

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Human dominated environments with a greater diversity of natural habitat support a greater diversity of birds - and probably other species. Makes sense and nice to have data that supports that claim. apnews.com/article/birds-rai…
Farms with natural landscape features provide sanctuary for some Costa Rica rainforest birds

Farms with natural landscape features provide sanctuary for some Costa Rica rainforest birds

A study conducted over 18 years in Costa Rica shows that small farms with natural landscape features such as shade trees, hedgerows and tracts of intact forest can provide a refuge for some tropical...

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Excellent work by Knox alum Mikko Jimenez! @KnoxCollege1837
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As Heraclitus said, "the only constant is change." Might as well embrace it and see what it brings. nytimes.com/2023/08/30/opini…
Opinion | Stop Resisting Change (Published 2023)

Opinion | Stop Resisting Change (Published 2023)

With the right mind-set, adapting to change can be a force for growth.

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Migrating birds show how our global ecosystems are truly interconnected and how we need to foster those connections. nytimes.com/interactive/2023…
For Migrating Birds, It’s the Flight of Their Lives (Free Access)

For Migrating Birds, It’s the Flight of Their Lives (Free Access)

Many of the birds that spend their summers in the United States are preparing to fly south. Here’s where they’re headed — and why it matters.

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The cicadas arise. Hot August night in Galesburg.
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Fascinating study. Keep active friends. news.utdallas.edu/health-med…
Study: How Cardio Fitness, Exercise Counteract Cognitive Decline

Study: How Cardio Fitness, Exercise Counteract Cognitive Decline

New research from The University of Texas at Dallas’ Center for Vital Longevity (CVL) supports the idea that the brains of older adults who maintain physical fitness by engaging in regular strenuous...

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Hanging at Jay's Drive-In with some students.
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Scientists of Twitter! The world needs more reminders that we're living, breathing human beings. Quote tweet this with a picture of you doing not-science 🤓 Here I am about to eat one of my favorite creations. (With a March for Science shirt, as a bonus.)
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Today is the official publication date for the second edition of my book Ecological Restoration and Environmental Change. About 1/3 of the material and references are new. @SERestoration routledge.com/Ecological-Res…
Ecological Restoration and Environmental Change: Renewing Damaged Ecosystems

Ecological Restoration and Environmental Change: Renewing Damaged Ecosystems

Ecological Restoration and Environmental Change presents an introduction to the practice of renewing and restoring degraded, damaged, or destroyed ecosystems and habitats in the environment. The book...

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It is the only book to discuss how restorationists should plan restorations in light of extremely rapid environmental change. Buy a paperback copy. Ask your library to buy the hardback. Read the book - it is the most important book you will read all year. Or at least this week.
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Feels like 121 degrees. And it is supposed to be hotter tomorrow. No thank you.
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