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?
More Trees Do Not Equal a Better Forest
The Willapa Hills in southwestern Washington is one of the most heavily logged places. Not in current activity, necessarily, but… Read more More Trees Do Not Equal a Better Forest
How to Identify American Holly
Click here to learn more about the How to Identify article series. Name: American Holly (Ilex opaca) Range and typical… Read more How to Identify American Holly
Prairie Days
I’m in the middle of my fall peregrinations, currently staying with family in the Missouri Ozarks as my base of… Read more Prairie Days
Are There Evil Animals?
There’s a great discussion over on BlueSky about animal species unfairly seen as villains. Folks are posting pictures of species… Read more Are There Evil Animals?
Existence Value: Why All of Nature is Important Whether We Can Use it or Not
I spend a lot of time around other nature nerds. We’re a bunch of people from varying backgrounds, places, and… Read more Existence Value: Why All of Nature is Important Whether We Can Use it or Not
How to Identify Buffleheads
Click here to learn more about the How to Identify article series. Name: Bufflehead (Bucephala albeola) Range and typical habitat(s):… Read more How to Identify Buffleheads
Debunking Outdoor Cat Myths
Cats are wonderful animals and I love them dearly; they’re incredible companions, highly entertaining, and there are few things nicer… Read more Debunking Outdoor Cat Myths
Why Artificial Intelligence and Natural History Don’t Mix
You may have seen recent articles outlining the dangers of foraging books “written” by artificial intelligence programs like ChatGPT, and… Read more Why Artificial Intelligence and Natural History Don’t Mix
How to Identify Cross Orbweaver Spiders
Click here to learn more about the How to Identify article series. Name: Cross orbweaver spider (Araneus diadematus), also known as… Read more How to Identify Cross Orbweaver Spiders
