Stay Warm My Friend

As the cold temperatures grip my region of the country, I yearn for any signs of spring. I'm excited when I smell a skunk, feel the sunshine on my face or notice the hawks locating their mate and pairing up. But for now I have to tolerate the cold a little longer. In my neck …

Love the Pretty Ones

A few months ago we had the opportunity to educate and meet hundreds of people at the Arcade Trade Fair. This event is always a great chance to make new contacts and talk to people in our own neighborhood about the wonders of nature. This year at the trade fair I was standing at our …

Animalia

I recently spent the day at a local school teaching the students about the fascinating world of owls. As I explained to a first grade class how owls eyes are different than most animals, including ours, a small voice in the front row blurted out the "we are not animals!" A bit thrown back by …

Connections

A small bird lying in the middle of the road, barely breathing. Stressed from the near fatal collision with a passing obstacle unknown in it natural world. Was I meant to find it? Was it meant to stay oblivious to the passing world with its contrasting orange and black from the yellow stripes painted on …