Dealing with Hay Fever? Don’t Blame the Wrong Plant!
When my Dad was alive he suffered from terrible hay fever, also known as seasonal allergies, that made him miserable for weeks every summer: itchy, watery eyes, a runny
Love Hummingbirds? Ten Common Questions Answered
Of all the subjects I write about I think I get the most questions about hummingbirds. There is something mystical and wonderful about these tiny birds and people everywhere
Love Hummingbirds? 5 Ways to Make Sure You’re Helping, Not HURTING Them
Have you ever gone over to a friend or relative’s house and noticed that their hummingbird feeder was covered with black mold? Did you say something and if so,
How Are Spring Ephemerals Different From Other Flowers?
Since spring has arrived I think I may have mentioned spring ephemerals several times. I often talk about them like old friends. But I was recently talking with my 17
An Amazing Man Who Has Changed the World for Bats: My Hero, Merlin Tuttle
A person I truly admire is a man named Merlin Tuttle. Have you heard of him? In the 80’s Merlin Tuttle founded an organization called Bat Conservation International (BCI), partly in
Invisible Fawn
Years ago I worked as a Naturalist at a small nature center in Westchester County, New York. In the springtime, it was not unusual for us to get calls from