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Post by prillbug4 on May 14, 2013 12:32:15 GMT -8
Don't forget the Illinois State irritant, poison Ivy, which I usually steer clear of during the summer months. It's not very fun getting it, especially when it blisters and starts oozing yellow puss. Plus, the constant itching can drive a person out of their minds.
Jeff Prill
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Post by mygala on May 17, 2013 17:00:37 GMT -8
Alright, I understand that, yes, these praries harbor many good species of butterflies, but what good does that do me if I can't collect them??? As I said, NOONE can kick me out of there as it is PUBLIC property...so it is not a question of ethics, but of legality...and even at that, it is still ethical to collect on public land. Quintin Actually, I'm afraid you are in error. Just because it is "public" land has nothing to do with your legal access to it. Most major airports are built on public land, try to collect off the end of a runway, see where that gets you. Those "weeds" might actually be legally protected plants. Damaging them, even if it's on "public land" can still be a crime, even if you aren't trespassing. You don't have a legal right to go wherever you like, nor is there a constitutional provision to collect butterflies. I truly hope that you didn't show the callous indifference and arrogance there, that you've exhibited here. |
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Post by entoman on May 24, 2013 11:40:05 GMT -8
The person that didn't want you in the No-Mow Zone may have been concerned about protecting undeveloped prairie plants that couldn't be seen well enough to be avoided by sight. I found this article: ssctest.union.illinois.edu/prairie.html which pertains to a No-Mow Zone that may very well be the same one you were collecting in (they're both in Urbana and both operated by the University of Illinois). Even if you are legally permitted to collect in the area and even if the person who told you to leave the No-Mow Zone did so in a rude fashion (which judging by your reaction I am guessing they did) responding in a rude manner yourself the next time around is far more likely to lead to escalation than resolution. I would suggest contacting those responsible for managing the area, ask them whether you are permitted to collect in the area, as well as what precautions you can take to minimize your impact on the plants while doing so. Then explain the situation as politely as you can to any individuals that object while you are doing so, specifically mentioning any precautions you are taking to prevent damaging the plants. Conscientiousness is always a good rule when collecting. I'd also recommend minimizing your use of the phrase "lololololol". This is commonly used by internet trolls intentionally trying to create turmoil on the Internets. |
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