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
Baby Bears Cool Off! Add This to Your Yard to Help Wildlife
I’ve been seeing a Mama bear with three very small cubs around my forested yard, but haven’t yet been able to get any photos, so I’m republishing a post I
Honoring Mothers: A Photo Essay
Happy Mother’s Day to my Mom and to all Mothers out there whether you are a dog Mom, child Mom, cat Mom, goat Mom or flower Mom! Let’s celebrate all
Create a Hummingbird Water Park
Revised, June 22, 2026 (please note changes in red) After a lot of trial and error, I’ve finally perfected my hummingbird water park! I’m on version 3, here to tell
Six Mistakes to Avoid When Planting a Tree
Happy Arbor Day! It’s a fabulous time to plant a tree or two, and to celebrate the trees we already have. Have you ever reached your arms around a tree
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
What?! I Had No Idea: Alligators
While an alligator is NOT one of my outdoor neighbors in western NC, they do live throughout much of the southern US so I thought I would feature them here.