All those plants in your yard? Surprisingly brainy!
Plants are incredibly smart. They learn, adapt, remember, strategize, problem solve!
Author Tara Allison
In your yard: 27 birds to look for
You’ll spot many of these birds in your own yard.
All about the Red Fox
Would it surprise you to learn a Red Fox is your neighbor? Even in the city? They often stay put…
Tree baffles to baffle squirrels
Here’s an easy DIY project using a plastic bucket as a tree baffle.
All about the Northern Raccoon
Smart and clever animals that are beneficial to have around, and fun to watch.
Virginia Opossum: frequent questions
Why do they “play ‘possum?” Do opossums get rabies? Do they hang by their tail? Are they dangerous? What about rabies?
In your yard: bats – guardians of night skies
Read about the most common bats. Some may be patrolling your yard nightly for insects.
In your yard: moles and shrews
Moles and shrews are related. You might notice if one of them lives in your yard.
In your yard: look for these butterflies
Info about butterflies that may be visiting your yard. Look for them out there!
Feature stories archive
Yes! Animals have feelings! Why songbirds sing. Best native plants. Insects rule. Wildlife’s great mothers. Book reviews. More.
In your yard: lizards
Your yard has lizards living in it. Which ones of these might they be?
Interesting facts about snakes
Tidbits about snakes and interesting species. Some might live in your yard.
