Chasing Magic…and 3 Things You May Not Know About Fireflies
My Mom tells me that as a baby she could never get me to sleep past 6am–much to her dismay! Perhaps that’s why I’ve always been a morning person, usually
Appreciating Moths
So for anyone who has been following along with me for a while now, you know that every summer I spend time doing an activity called “Mothing.” This means I
Sounds Like Science Fiction…But it’s Not!
Special thanks to Beth for sharing these amazing caterpillars with me so I can photograph and watch them grow! I love it! Thank you! I recently wrote a post about
Small Spots of Beauty
I’ve been spending time in some of my favorite places– unnamed meadows that most people would look at unfavorably, believing them to be full of weeds, reservoirs for mosquitoes or
False Eyes, Bright Colors… Get Ready to Be Surprised!
Every year during the last full week of July, people from all over the world participate in an international citizen science initiative that invites participants to document moth species that
Seeing Caterpillar Tents in Your Trees? Don’t Panic!
As you hike or drive around, you’ve probably seen those white, silken tents in many trees. They are super easy to spot, especially since the forest has not fully leafed
Wait! 2 Reminders Before Your Spring Cleanup
If you’re like me, you can’t wait to get outside in the garden and yard once the weather starts warming up. Like a magnet, I’m drawn everyday to go looking