Explore an insect-friendly yard – 1
Come with me a little way; insects are interesting—they live lives full of (insect-style) adventure.
Monthly Archives: February, 2015
Explore an insect-friendly yard – 2
Butterflies, ants, and mosquitos, oh my!
Explore an insect-friendly yard – 3
Green Darners, fireflies, lady beetles, spider-like harvestmen.
In your yard: add these special trees for wildlife
These trees you might not have thought of can enhance offerings for wildlife in your yard.
Coyote: frequent questions
About encountering a Coyote, safety of pets, rabies risk, and keeping them out of yard.
7 amazing facts about frogs
Browse photos and interesting facts adapted from our Facebook posts. Did you know that frogs migrate? Some live in trees.
Rabbits, hares and pikas of the U.S.
See and read a bit about all rabbits and hares of the U.S. Do some visit your yard?
Book review: Nature’s Ambassador – The Legacy of Thornton W. Burgess
There’s much to tell about Thornton W. Burgess, a remarkable writer, speaker and naturalist. This entertaining biography nicely sums him up.
Book review – Into Great Silence: A Memoir of Discovery and Loss Among Vanishing Orcas
Author Eva Saulitis, a biologist who conducts studies of unique killer whales, has a lyrical style that will appeal to whale lovers and general-interest readers alike.
Where to place birdhouses, by species
Thirty or more species of birds are known to nest in birdhouses, but no single birdhouse appeals to them all.
Birdhouse dimensions chart – because one size doesn’t fit all
Want to hang a birdhouse? Check this chart first—different birds require different sizes.
Build a birdhouse, it’s easy
It’s easy to build a birdhouse. If you’re a parent, it’s a fun project to do with your children. Here’s a pattern and tips.
