Beavers Buck the Trend of Small Rodents
What animals come to mind when you think about rodents? Mice and rats? Those are rodents. Or maybe chipmunks and squirrels? They are...
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- Aug 16
- 4 min
Something Weird on Forest Floor Could Be Slime Mold
What do chocolate, scrambled eggs, raspberries and dog vomit have in common? They are all common names for slime mold! Slime mold is...
- Aug 13
- 2 min
Sniffling From Seasonal Allergies? Don't Blame Goldenrod
There's something in the air, and it might be making you sniffle and sneeze. Plenty of people suffer from seasonal allergies, and in late...
- Aug 9
- 4 min
The World Is Full of Grasses. Learn All About Them
Grasses are everywhere. In fact, they make up more than 26% of all life on planet Earth. They’re pretty incredible, too. They can be as...
- Aug 2
- 3 min
What's That Buzz? A Honeybee? A Yellow Jacket?
Did you hear a buzzing sound in your ear? In the summer, it could be any number of insects buzzing around. Maybe it’s a mosquito. Or it...
- Jul 30
- 4 min
Birds of the Past Serve as a Cautionary Tale
Birds are a common sight in summer. Mourning doves call out their sad “OOOO ah OOO.” Robins skitter across pathways. Hummingbirds visit...
- Jul 18
- 3 min
That Stinks! How Did the Flies Find It So Fast?
Sometimes, natures stinks. Animals leave behind dung with an unpleasant smell. And dead animals don’t smell very good either. But flies...
- Jul 16
- 3 min
Unique Cattails Have Many Different Uses
Cattails spring up tall, waving in wet, marshy habitats with their distinctive corndog-on-a-stick look. Like all plants, their purpose is...
- Jun 28
- 3 min
Conditions Must Be Just Right for Rainbows to Form
Have you met Roy G. Biv in school? He's the colorful character teachers often use to teach kids the colors of the rainbow in order....
- Jun 21
- 6 min
How Does Bug Spray Work?
Have you ever been bitten by an insect? You are not alone. Most people you know have been bitten by a mosquito. Mosquitoes are the...
- Jun 13
- 5 min
Five Fast Facts About the Ever-Present Moon
The sun and the moon are constants in our lives. Even on a cloudy day or night we know they are right where they always are and will be...
- Jun 4
- 3 min
Cicadas Are Noisy Bugs. Learn Why
Bodies make noises. Think of all the noises your body makes — sneezing, coughing, singing, chatting, farting, yelling, clapping. That’s a...
- May 24
- 3 min
American Robins Have a European Counterpart
Do you know what a robin looks like? They are one of the most common birds in North America, and they are one of the most familiar birds...
- May 21
- 3 min
How Do Plants Grow in Concrete?
Do you know anyone trying to grow a garden? You may hear complaints about their struggle to keep those plants alive. Plants need the...
- Apr 23
- 5 min
All About Earth: Get To Know Our Home Planet
You can define Earth in many ways, but above all else it is home. It’s not just home for us humans. It supports the life of millions of...
- Apr 12
- 3 min
Why Do Birds Sing So Early in the Morning?
Have you ever been awoken early in the morning to the sound of birds singing loudly outside your window? You’re not alone. Birds have a...
- Apr 9
- 3 min
Owl Pellets Provide a Lesson in Animal Digestion
What happens when you eat? You feel full and get lots of energy. But you can’t absorb every part of your food into your body. There is...
- Mar 15
- 6 min
Spring Is Wildflower Season in Our Forests
The arrival of spring means many things, and among them is the blooming of wildflowers. To see this spring show, you’ll need to head to...
- Mar 5
- 5 min
Say Welcome Back To Some of Our Feathered Friends
You can find birds living in our area all year round. But that doesn’t mean the same birds always live here. Many bird species spend part...
- Feb 27
- 2 min
Why Do We Have Leap Years? Get Ready for a Math Lesson
We can’t stop time or turn back time to go back to the past, but in 2024 we do get a little bit of extra time. That’s because 2024 is a...
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