If you like the weekly posts of Kaw Valley Almanac, you might be interested in purchasing a compilation of these kinds of posts that Ken Lassman has put together into a book, along with essays on the land and the ecosystems of the area. This book was designed not to be just another coffee table book full of pictures; rather it was designed to be used as a guide to accompany you when you take your treks outdoors to observe nature first hand. You can get this book at a number of local bookstores or order it here for $15 + $2 shipping (regular price: $20). Click here to purchase your copy via Paypal.
Ken Lassman has been keeping this almanac for over a decade, He invites you to share your observations and photos in the comments section. You can find his book Wild Douglas County at The Raven Bookstore and The Community Mercantile in Lawrence.
Deer Hiding Moon: September
With the 17-year cicadas being prevalent in some areas and nearly non-existent in mine and others, I’m wondering if similar variability is true for chiggers. Since I’m ‘traveling’ in the same area for the most part, I assume my increased number of bites is due primarily to the climate this spring. But they might prefer some grasses to others. Also the bites, while visible on my skin, itch much less than usual. These differences are fascinating to me, though I don’t keep records for better understanding. Thank you for your notes.
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Always grounding, never dull!
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