We’re now firmly in the midst of another seasonal tug-of-war. On one hand summer hangs on meteorologically, but at the same time, biologically fall is moving forward relentlessly. Birds, bats, and insects are all streaming to places where in the … Continue reading
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Perhaps a special attribute of humanity is our ability to continuously learn throughout our lives. In addition to that, we have the ability to learn from those who came before us. Creatures of the natural world seem to have mastered the … Continue reading
There is a lot of “buzz” about pollinators again lately and they certainly deserve some attention. Last week, the rusty-patched bumblebee became the first species of its kind to be officially listed as endangered. Cheerios is giving away free wildflower … Continue reading
Nature has a way of working out win-win scenarios as different species coexist with one another over long periods of time. Now that it’s September, we are surrounded by untold numbers of such relationships unfolding during this season of abundance … Continue reading
That we are fast approaching mid-summer is a reality that is hard for me to accept, as it is every year. Nevertheless, the signs are there- the progression of blooms of wildflowers and grasses, newly fledged birds begging food from … Continue reading