Birds That Make Me Smile: The Joy of Watching Hummingbirds
Have you ever had the chance to watch A LOT of hummingbirds at a feeder at once? In Costa Rica and other Central and South American Countries, this is common.
Conversations With a River: A One Minute Meditation
I’m reading a book right now called Ida B…and Her Plans to Maximize Fun, Avoid Disaster, and (Possibly) Save the World by Katherine Hannigan. It is a children’s book that
Watch Bluebird Parents Feeding Their Babies
Thankfully the family of bluebirds we had in our backyard has fledged successfully. When we had several nights in the forecast with temperatures in the low 30’s, it was worrisome,
What’s Going on in Those Bluebird Boxes? Come With Me as I Check Them Out
There’s a place in Western North Carolina where I spend many hours every spring, summer, and fall, especially in the mornings when the meadows there are blanketed with fog. It’s
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
Peace in the Forest: A One Minute Meditation
As seems to be the case every year now, spring is speeding by and if you’re like me, you may find yourself looking out the window, seeing the new leaves
Mother Nature’s Cure for the Coronavirus Blues: Sounds of Spring
What sounds do you associate with the coming of spring? Birds singing? The chorus of frogs? For anyone who has a deep intimacy with the natural world, you know there