On north-facing slopes on the Rolling Plains eco region of the North American Great Plains, there grows a wildflower which has remained overlooked...until I stumbled across it. Thus began my journey of becoming a botanist so I can describe it as a new species...a work still in progress.
#WildFlower #GreatPlains #nature #BioDiversity
Scientists expect more drought this year in parts of the Midwest and Great Plains
Some parts of the Midwest and Great Plains are currently experiencing a combination of warm temperatures and low precipitation, which has worsened drought conditions, according to the latest data from the U.S. Drought Monitor.
#drought #Midwest #GreatPlains #DroughtMonitor #USDroughtMonitor
Registration open for 2025 Great Plains conference, 'Wild Great Plains'
The Center for #GreatPlains Studies will host its 50th annual conference focused on regional issues April 8-10 at the University of #Nebraska–Lincoln.
With millions of acres of range and cropland, the Great Plains might not seem like a wild place, but there is much to learn from remaining pockets of wildness and the efforts to protect and restore the region’s landscape.
https://news.unl.edu/article/registration-open-for-2025-great-plains-conference-wild-great-plains
Young Oklahoma mother, age 18, penniless in California. Imperial Valley. 1937
Pancake ice drifting down the Missouri River. If you listen closely, you can hear its soft whisper.
#GreatPlains #PancakeIce
Deaf Smith County, Texas. "It is reliably estimated that not less than 40,000 families have moved away from the Great Plains drought area since 1930." From the report of the Great Plains Committee, 1936
#SmithCounty #Texas #GreatPlains #DorotheaLange #DeafSmithCounty #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
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The foreground is mostly barren, with only small patches of grass visible amidst what seems like dry earth or perhaps early stages of crop growth before irrigation has commenced. The overall impression conveyed by the image may be one of rural hardship and isolation often associated with farmland communities in drought-prone regions during periods of agricultural distress such as those documented by Dorothea Lange.
The caption indicates that this photograph is linked to Deaf Smith County, Texas. It also references a historical context where significant population movements occurred due to adverse weather conditions affecting the Great Plains region from 1930 onwards. The mention of at least 40,000 families leaving such areas highlights human migration and adaptation in response to climate-driven challenges faced by rural communities during this period.
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The foreground is mostly barren, with only small patches of grass visible amidst what seems like dry earth or perhaps early stages of crop growth before irrigation has commenced. The overall impression conveyed by the image may be one of rural hardship and isolation often associated with farmland communities in drought-prone regions during periods of agricultural distress such as those documented by Dorothea Lange.
The caption indicates that this photograph is linked to Deaf Smith County, Texas. It also references a historical context where significant population movements occurred due to adverse weather conditions affecting the Great Plains region from 1930 onwards. The mention of at least 40,000 families leaving such areas highlights human migration and adaptation in response to climate-driven challenges faced by rural communities during this period.
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Drought-abandoned house on the edge of the Great Plains near Hollis, Oklahoma
#theGreatPlains #Hollis #Oklahoma #GreatPlains #America #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
President Esienhowers Boyhood Home
President Eisenhower boyhood home stands among lush greenery, with a neatly maintained brick walkway leading to it. A sign in the foreground reads "Eisenhower Home 1898-1946," highlighting its significance.
Abiline, Kansas
Basket of Flowers on the Sidewalk
Hanging flower baskets line a quaint urban street, adding vibrant color to the scene. The walkway features a mural and seating areas, creating a welcoming atmosphere for pedestrians.
Santa Fe Avenue
Salina, Kansas
The Perils of #Pedestrianism Explained
Only #tourists from the #GreatPlains would stand and wait for the light to change and this is a clue to #pickpockets to lift their #wallets.
https://hollywoodprogressive.com/humor/perils-of-pedestrianism
This is pretty neat. Bunch of people trying to rewild the grassy plains of the USA
Abandoned Barber Shop
A small, abandoned barbershop with its "OPEN" sign visible in the door sits beside a payphone on a quiet street. The building has a cracked exterior, and the window displays barber poles.
Eastern Poison Ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) shows off in fall with yellow, orange, or even bright red foliage. Just remember "Leaflets of three, let it be!"
#NativePlants #GreatPlains
