Weekly Puzzler Answer #225
So yes, last week’s puzzler is a very cool insect! It is a caterpillar of a butterfly called a Spicebush Swallowtail, Papilio troilus, which makes sense since the caterpillar feeds
Weekly Puzzler Answer #214
Last week’s puzzler is a vigorous vine you can often see growing in the forest, climbing up trees, other vines or even along the ground. It has gorgeous, heart-shaped
5 Things You May Not Know about Fireflies
I don’t know about you but I get worn out and depressed watching the news every night and need a break from it now and then. Instead of watching
Weekly Puzzler Answer #178
Hello! Happy Saturday to you. Did you get some snow where you live? Here at my house in the woods in western North Carolina we got a little over a
Meet an Underappreciated Garden Friend
If you have a garden or have ever taken a walk through a field in late summer or fall, you’ve probably seen this animal. You might have a strong negative
A Look at Nature’s Most Amazing Artist–Guess Who?
Good morning! Do you have a guess about the identity of Nature’s Most Amazing Artist? Of course this is only my humble opinion, but WOW, these little creatures really create
Dragonflies do What?! 10 MORE Things You Might Not Know
Are you enjoying your summer? Have you had a chance to spend some quality time outside? As is true every summer, I spend many mornings outside, in nearby wild meadows,