Seven Invasive Plants to Replace This Fall
Did you know fall is a great time for planting? Getting new plants in the ground, or rearranging plants you already have can be done now in preparation for next
Let’s Talk About Snakes, Including Why You Would Want Them in Your Yard and How to Deal With Venomous Species
Before I get started, did you know all of the photos on my blog posts are my own? Many other bloggers or educators use photos from Wiki commons or other
Hummingbirds: Your Questions Answered
What’s not to love about hummingbirds? These tiny flying jewels bring me and so many others such joy. Seeing them in my yard enjoying the flowers I’ve offered them, or
Heroes Among Us: Akashinga Rangers
Most people have never heard of this group of passionate, committed and hard-working women known as the Akashinga Rangers. But most people probably know what a poacher is and why
False Eyes, Bright Colors… Get Ready to Be Surprised!
Every year during the last full week of July, people from all over the world participate in an international citizen science initiative that invites participants to document moth species that
Thinking of the Other Mothers This Mother’s Day
Hello and happy Mother’s Day weekend! Whether your children are human, dog, cat, chicken, fish, or other, here’s wishing you a peaceful and joyful day. The world is a better
Six Mistakes to Avoid When Planting a Tree
Happy Arbor Day! It’s a fabulous time to plant a tree or two, and to celebrate the trees we already have. Have you ever reached your arms around a tree