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
In Honor of Earth Day, Here are 7 Small Things You Can Do To Make Your Yard More Welcoming For Wildlife
Hello Friends! And happy day. I hope wherever you are in the world that you can make time to be outside this weekend–even if it rains!, enjoying all of the
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