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...
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Jun 135 min read
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 43 min read
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 243 min read
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 213 min read
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 235 min read
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 123 min read
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 93 min read
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 156 min read
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 55 min read
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 272 min read
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...
Feb 203 min read
What Are Contrails? Clouds Made by Planes
Those long, thin clouds you sometimes see crisscrossing the sky aren't really clouds. At least they are not naturally occurring clouds...
Feb 64 min read
Where Do Our Bees Go in Winter?
All summer long, we see busy bees gathering nectar and pollen from our flowers. But when the weather turns cold and the flowers die,...
Jan 305 min read
Believe It or Not? Busting Common Nature Myths
Myths are a funny thing. Some are based on facts, with some elements twisted and stretched beyond the truth. Some are downright...
Jan 263 min read
Why Do Eagles Lay Their Eggs in Winter?
Every season has its challenges, but winter seems especially difficult. The hardships winter presents are the reason some animals...
Jan 93 min read
Not All Blue Birds Are Bluebirds
Blue isn't as common in nature as some other colors, but a handful of blue birds do call our area home. All these blue birds can cause...
Jan 53 min read
Why Do the Stars Twinkle in the Night Sky?
You lay back looking at the dark night sky covered with pinpricks of light. Stars shine brightly tonight! Some even seem to twinkle like...
Dec 27, 20233 min read
What Are the Northern Lights?
There's a lot to see in the night sky. There's the moon and stars, and the planets often make appearances. Sometimes we are lucky enough...
Dec 6, 20232 min read
Why Don't Humans Have Tails?
In the animal world, tails are pretty common. Most mammals have them, and they come in pretty handy for many reasons. Even many...
Dec 1, 20233 min read
Whoooo's That? Learn Our Local Owl Calls
Hoo hoo-hoo! Did you just hear an owl?! Listening to their night calls is the best way to enjoy the magic of owls in the fall and winter....
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