Introducing the International Dark Sky Association
Hi friends, I just wanted to let you know that I made a donation recently as promised, to the International Dark Sky Association. This organization is educating people worldwide about the
Watching Wildlife in Our Enchanted Forest: See What the Trail Cameras Captured
Hello and happy weekend! Also happy Father’s Day to all of those special Dads out there! I hope you all get to do something interesting. Years ago when we got
Mothing, Part Two
After publishing the recent blog post about mothing, I realized I missed giving some important information and so will add that now. First off all, while new moths and other
The Secret Life of Fireflies
Everyone knows that fireflies flash in the night. Probably many of us remember fondly being a child and running around on a dark night, catching the tiny insects and putting
Why You Should Add a Bat Box to Your Yard
I’m well aware that bats won’t win any popularity contests anytime soon. Perhaps though, you’re in my corner, knowing that bats are essential members of healthy ecosystems and that they
Every Day Needs a Night
Check out my recent article in the Mountain Xpress, called Every Day Needs a Night. It is about why it’s so important to have darkness at night and how everyone,
Blue Ghost Fireflies: 5 Things You May Not Know
If you live in western NC, you’ve probably heard of a firefly called a blue ghost. If you live elsewhere, and have never heard of this firefly, let me introduce