A bee that gathers pollen from many different kinds of flowering plants.

A prairie is a large, open grassland ecosystem dominated by native grasses, wildflowers, and other herbaceous plants, with few or no trees. Prairies are shaped by natural processes such as fire, grazing, drought, and climate, which help maintain their open character and rich biodiversity.

The grooming of feathers to maintain condition, waterproofing, and insulation.

The main flight feathers attached to the outer wing.

A long, coiled feeding tube used by butterflies to drink nectar and other liquids.

The developmental stage between larva and adult bee during which transformation occurs.

A shallow, planted depression in the landscape that collects rainwater and allows it to soak into the ground instead of running off.

A bird of prey equipped with strong talons and a hooked beak for hunting. Examples include Bald Eagle and Red-tailed Hawk.

Landscaping practices that restore soil health, increase biodiversity, and improve ecosystem function.

The ability of a landscape or ecosystem to recover from disturbances such as drought, flooding, or pests.

Vegetated areas along streams, rivers, and wetlands that protect water quality and reduce erosion.

A river floodplain is the relatively flat land alongside a river or stream that is periodically flooded when water levels rise. Floodplains are formed over time as rivers deposit nutrient-rich sediments during floods, creating highly productive and biologically diverse ecosystems.

A place where birds rest or sleep.

Tiny overlapping structures covering butterfly wings that create colors and patterns.

A self-supporting ecosystem is an ecosystem that maintains itself naturally without constant human intervention. In this system, energy, nutrients, and populations of organisms are balanced so that the ecosystem can sustain life on its own.