I have a confession to make: my memory for scientific names is spotty at best. My brain is like that… Read more Common Vs. Scientific Names: Which is Better?
How to Identify Cackling Geese
Click here to learn more about the How to Identify article series. Name: Cackling Goose (Branta hutchinsii) Range and typical… Read more How to Identify Cackling Geese
What Superman Taught Me About Saving the Planet
Well, 2024 is just about wrapped up–and what a year it’s been! A lot of us find the holidays to… Read more What Superman Taught Me About Saving the Planet
How to Identify Cedar Waxwings
Click here to learn more about the How to Identify article series. Name: Cedar waxwing (Bombycilla cedrodum) Range and typical… Read more How to Identify Cedar Waxwings
Are Cowbirds Invasive?
When discussing invasive species, we often think of species that evolved far away on other continents. Here in the United… Read more Are Cowbirds Invasive?
How Our Microbiomes Care For Us After Death
Note: This was originally a Tumblr post of mine that went viral. I really like what I wrote and decided… Read more How Our Microbiomes Care For Us After Death
On Apps and A.I. in Foraging
Okay, y’all, it’s rant time again. Buckle up. A new report just came out from Public Citizen highlighting the dangers… Read more On Apps and A.I. in Foraging
A Brief Update
You may have noticed that there haven’t been any new articles for a few weeks. That would be because I… Read more A Brief Update
How to Identify Late Oyster Mushrooms
Click here to learn more about the How to Identify article series. Name: Late oyster mushrooms (Sarcomyxa serotina) Range and typical… Read more How to Identify Late Oyster Mushrooms
What Are Lithophytes?
Ask most people what plants need to grow in, and they’ll say “soil” or “dirt”, right? And for the majority… Read more What Are Lithophytes?