Have you Noticed?
If you’ve been feeding the hummingbirds this summer and you still have nectar out, you might have noticed lately an absence of males. Male ruby-throated hummingbirds can easily be distinguished
Quote of the Week #38
Did you know today is the first day of autumn? Hard to believe another summer is gone and we are entering fall, which very quickly will give way to the
Monarch Day at The NC Arboretum!
In recent weeks some of my readers have expressed interest in planting Milkweed in their yards to help the Monarch butterflies. As you know, the caterpillars of our beloved orange
Quote of the Week #37
As you read this, I am traveling in Puerto Rico, adding many new sights and adventures to my ever-growing memory bank. When others ask me what I collect, I like
Nature For Your Soul
Years ago I worked at a small nature center in Nederland, Colorado and directed a book project with a group of 5 and 6 year olds called The Most Important
Quote of the Week #34
Have you ever had something go wrong, but later discovered that it turned out to be a GOOD THING because something wonderful happened because of it? My husband and I
Sure to Make You Smile!
Have you ever watched a caterpillar make its chrysalis? Here’s your chance! It is AMAZING, a true miracle of nature. I recently took 4 Monarch butterfly caterpillars out of a field