Attracting Hummingbirds to Your Yard: 9 Mistakes to Avoid
April is here and our ruby-throated hummingbirds are on their way! Perhaps they’ve already arrived at your yard. I bet, like me, you are thrilled when you see them for
3 Simple Things You Can Do This Spring to Make Your Yard Better For Wildlife
If you’ve never heard of Doug Tallamy, think of this as an introduction. If you’ve heard of him, then great, you’re already on this page! Doug Tallamy is a professor
Announcing Blue Ghost Firefly Tours for This May!
Hi Friends, I know I’ve been away for a long time. Happy March. I hope you’ve been getting outside and having some adventures wherever you call home. I just wanted
Fighting For Darkness, Why it Matters
Last November I spent some time in Big Bend National Park, Texas. Have you ever been there? It is an extraordinary place, filled with wide-open spaces, mountains that look like
A Few Reasons to Skip the Traditional Fall Cleanup
Hello friends! Can you believe October is just one day away, fall already upon us? As a child one of my most dreaded fall chores was raking leaves in our
After Dark: What’s That Sound?
Right now if you live anywhere near a forest, and open your windows, or step outside after dark, you’re probably going to hear a deafening racket coming from the trees.
Bee or Fly? Here’s How to Tell
If you’ve ever looked closely at the flowers in your garden, watching the many insects coming and going, you’ve probably seen a lot of different insects, some that you recognize,