Nature Walk: Prairie Grass Clumps

By Taylor on March 10, 2015 in Blog


“Layers of heavy wet snow can eventually flatten stands of tall prairie grasses, yet clumps often remain providing access to the surface for small critters.  For deer mice, voles and shrews, it provides an insulation barrier from the cold and protection from predators.” – Carl Kurtz

“Layers of heavy wet snow can eventually flatten stands of tall prairie grasses, yet clumps often remain providing access to the surface for small critters. For deer mice, voles and shrews, it provides an insulation barrier from the cold and protection from predators.” – Carl Kurtz

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