That Ugly Bird You Saw Just Might Be a Vulture
Vultures are unique-looking birds, and they aren't winning any beauty contests in the animal kingdom. However, their look is actually...
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- Sep 22
- 2 min
How Hot Is It Outside? Crickets Can Tell You
Crickets as thermometers? This might seem more far-fetched than many of the nature myths you’re heard, but this one is actually true. You...
- Sep 8
- 4 min
Insects: They're What's for Dinner
Feeling hungry? Why don’t you fuel up on crunchy, delicious, protein-packed insects! You’ll be in good company — lots of animals do it....
- Sep 5
- 4 min
Here Comes The Sun: 5 Facts About Our Most Important Star
The sun is the center of everything, and that's not just something we say to show how important it is. The sun is quite literally in the...
- Aug 25
- 3 min
On the Water, Lilies and Lotuses Can Look Similar
In the summer, our ponds, lakes and rivers can become as green as our forests, with plants rising up to and above the surface. Our shores...
- Aug 11
- 3 min
Look Out Down Below: Examine Life Underground
Take a look around. Look high and low. How many living things do you see? Grass covers the yard, flowers bloom, trees shade with their...
- Aug 7
- 3 min
Insect Investigation: Cicadas and Locusts Not the Same
You might be familiar with cicadas because of the loud buzzing sound they create each summer. Some people refer to these bugs as locusts,...
- Aug 4
- 2 min
Bug Out Over Beetles This Summer
Whether you know it or not, your summer is filled with beetles. Before you feel grossed out, think of some of your favorite bugs from...
- Jul 25
- 3 min
Cattails: The Corndogs of Our Waterways
Driving down the road, you spot corndogs swaying in the tall grass. Take a second look. Is there a carnival nearby? You quickly realize...
- Jul 21
- 3 min
Grasshopper, Katydid or Cricket? What's the Difference?
When you think about the sounds of summer, what do you hear? Maybe the familiar notes of the ice cream truck circling the neighborhood or...
- Jul 7
- 3 min
Small But Mighty Duckweed Is Common on Our Waterways
There is something green covering our waterways, but what can it be? Is it mold, algae, scum? Look closely. Can you see a leaf? It’s...
- Jul 5
- 2 min
Are Fawns Really Born Without a Scent?
Have you ever heard that fawns, or baby deer, are born without a scent to help keep them safe? It’s a commonly held belief, and it’s...
- Jun 20
- 2 min
Be Warned: Not All Bees Die When They Sting You
You have probably learned that bees can only sting once and die after they sting you, but this isn’t entirely true. Honeybees do die...
- Jun 16
- 3 min
Buzz on This: Pollinators Crucial To Our Food Supply
“Pollinator” is a big buzz word these days. You might hear about pollinators in the news or see a sign in your neighbor’s yard dedicating...
- Jun 9
- 5 min
Boom, Flash: All About Powerful Thunderstorms
For some people, the roll of thunder in the distance is a welcome sound. For others, storms are something to be fearful of. Thunderstorms...
- May 26
- 2 min
How Do Trees Clean the Air?
We have trees to thank for many things. They provide shade on sunny days, they offer food and shelter for many living things and they...
- May 23
- 4 min
The Gall of Insects: Why Some Plants Have Growths
You see a tree with its leaves covered in spots. Is it sick? Should you be worried? You find a stem that looks really swollen in one...
- May 16
- 2 min
How Do Robins Find Worms?
You’ve probably seen a robin in your yard poking around for worms, but have you ever wondered how they locate their favorite food from...
- May 5
- 2 min
What's the Difference: Dirt Vs. Soil
Take a step out into your yard and think about what's below your feet. What's under the grass? If your answer is dirt, you're right, but...
- Apr 25
- 5 min
Milkweed Is a Plant With Many Talents
Calling a plant a weed implies it is unwanted, undesirable or even a problem. “Weeds” are often plants that people don’t want in their...
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