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Field Notes

Nature notes and inquiry from the Montana Natural History Center.

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Fungus Flowers

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Most plants conduct photosynthesis and make their own food from sunlight, carbon dioxide and water. Fungus flowers, howe... Read more

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We continue walking, giving the shoreline a wide berth to avoid scaring any loons that might be around. Now we're on the... Read more

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